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+12 Ronnie is Such a Bitch 17 3y
+9 Cobra Helicopters 20 15y
+72 "Soooo...How much DOES an Investment Banker Make?" 45 15y
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+32 Will You Students Do Me A Favor... 24 15y
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+4 LOOK WHAT YOU GUYS HAVE DONE 5 15y
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+6 New WSO? 9 15y
+43 The Junk Food Tax 19 3y
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+19 Looking for Exit Opportunities.... 8 15y
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+72 How Much Money Do You Need? 56 15y
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+25 Palo Alto? 20 3y
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Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (43) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (75) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (68) $101
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