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+6 What are the Mckinsey/Goldman Sachs of other business lines? 8 3y
+26 Dallas Mayor Switches Sides 11 3y
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+63 Is NYC worth it? 41 2y
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+24 My girlfriend is winning in life 9 3y
+19 Most Prestigious Pillow? 7 3y
+6 Keyboard Recs? 9 3y
+30 I Quit My Northwestern Mutual Internship after 10 Days. 12 6mo
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October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

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