+149 Ask me anything… I'm a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai 78 5mo
+149 What We Learned from the Fiscal Cliff 80 13y
+149 The J.C.Penney Disaster 134 13y
+148 Living in a tent (free) vs. renting in NYC (60k/yr) 25 2y
+148 Why the fuck is Kevin O'Leary popular? 45 3y
+148 Who else drives a beater even though they make good bread? 92 3y
+148 How I coped with loneliness 33 3y
+148 Honestly what're your thoughts on Aliens and Extraterrestrials 54 4y
+148 30s and 40s, what would you different in your 20s? 54 3y
+148 Glenn Youngkin, Ex-Carlyle CEO, is now the GOP nominee for Governor of Virginia. 168 4y
+148 We should ban high schoolers from WSO except on a dedicated college-picking forum 51 4y
+148 Ultimate Finance Movies/Series List 50 1y
+148 Dating App Photos for Guys? 92 5y
+148 Non-Target to Dream Restructuring Shop 16 1y
+148 Cringe-worthy LinkedIn Profiles | 2020 WSO Championship 75 5y
+148 How I messed up my career and then got it back on track 21 6y
+148 Losing the thing you cared about most 33 8y
+148 Not invited to colleague's wedding, insulting? 46 8y
+148 Rejection 52 6y
+148 Q&A: Private Equity Analyst at African Impact Investor 102 4y
+148 Crips vs. Bloods: which is more prestigious? 144 5y
+147 Casual Racism in PE (London) 65 11mo
+147 Understanding SPAC 39 5y
+147 dude, what happened to Guiliani? 77 5y
+147 Limiting Lifestyle Creep and Actually Living Below Your Means 75 5y
+147 I have the shittiest time dealing with HR. 60 6y
+147 so... what's the greatest rap song of all time? 91 3y
+147 What careers are there that pay very well that are atypical (i.e. non-PE, IB, etc.) or less considered? 106 2y
+147 GOP wipeout in Virginia 47 6y
+147 16 Years On, Never Forget 19 5y
+147 Body hacks and energy boostings for productivity 73 8y
+147 Q&A: I'm an Investment Analyst working at a long-only and L/S fund 86 5y
+147 Concessions for Taxing The 1% 121 14y
+146 VP Caught Me “Periph-Maxxing” in the Washroom – Return Offer Gone? 14 2w
+146 Is it appropriate to take time off after a breakup? 36 2y
+146 I can’t be Alone on This 25 2y
+146 7 Uncommon Pieces of Advice for College 31 5y
+146 Maybe COVID won't be that bad 59 5y
+146 Should Executive pay be capped? 44 6y
+146 Changing friendships when becoming successful 38 6y
+146 IRON MAN 61 10y
+146 Frat House: Does This Still Go On??? 157 8y
+145 Picking Spouses as a Banker 45 1y
+145 Already Made Spearmint Zyn Tea For Coworkers... What Else Should I Make Them? 11 2y
+145 Ex girlfriend unblocked me on Instagram after 3 years. Thoughts on what this could mean? 52 3y
+145 Q&A: Just finished managing 3 summer analysts 35 7y
+145 What to do with my $11k? 152 6y
+145 Private School instead of an inheritance 50 2y
+145 Just Living the Dream 128 7y
+145 "Wife Bonuses" - Allowances of the Upper East Side 61 6y
+145 Why New York City? 168 3y
+145 Value in Socialism? 103 15y
+145 Sell Your Options Dearly: MARRIAGE 68 10y
+145 Best Credit Card? 250 8y
+144 if you're 25 & younger, please comment 76 5mo
+144 Opinion on nepotism 56 6mo
+144 Dealing with friends that are anti-Wall Street 55 3y
+144 Arguments Against Free Speech 81 4y
+144 Possible to be pro-vax & anti-passport? 102 4y
+144 Rank The Cities Based on Overall Quality of Life 2021 (Post-COVID) 105 5y
+144 How do you lose fat and gain muscle? 59 3mo
+144 Low Prestige High Salary jobs 125 2y
+144 One person you'd like to grab a coffee with? 104 3y
+144 Millennial Side Hustle 89 3y
+144 New Shit List: Apartment Building 31 9y
+144 How do you lose weight? 87 3y
+144 Secret Shame of Middle Class Americans 52 3y
+144 Office Jobs Blow 171 5y
+144 Stop Subsidizing the Dumb and Lazy (Student Loans) 97 12y
+144 Thoughts on How to Format a Cold Email 125 3y
+144 Best Locations To Find Classy Girls? 159 13y
+143 Vilification of bankers? 70 3y
+143 Dating Advice / Troubles 76 2y
+143 Moving out Best Age 98 3y
+143 Prestige is regional - Choosing Walmart over Goldman Sachs 35 7y
+143 Great books- non finance related only 100 6y
+143 Effects of alcohol 99 5y
+143 What's your workout/supplement routine? Here's my key to greatness. 118 3y
+143 Snap IPO Prices at 17 Dollars a share 88 9y
+143 NFL Playoffs 2017 Thread 90 6y
+143 Facebook buys Whatsapp for $19 billion: Value and Pricing Perspectives 138 12y
+143 Q&A: Kevin Roose, Author of Young Money 81 5y
+143 When Will Google Be Stopped? 141 14y
+142 . 48 1y
+142 Las Vegas 2022 34 3y
+142 How can you justify eating meat? 104 6y
+142 Life Restart Regardless of Money 101 6y
+142 What is wrong with France? 59 6y
+142 "Self Made" 71 7y
+142 Boss going to get me fired 39 8y
+142 Nominations: Member of the year / Thread of the year 87 6y
+142 NY Muslim terrorist bombings/Wells Fargo CEO getting grilled 80 3y
+142 Losing weight -Tips..50 lbs in 16 weeks - Doable? 125 9y
+142 Troy Davis 121 14y
+141 So, shall we talk about AI? 51 1w
+141 How is it Remotely Possible to Start A Family Before MD? 36 1y
+141 Appropriate Amount to Spend on Engagement Ring as PE Associate? 57 1mo
+141 Supercar and an associate? 80 3y
+141 Lesson to be learned: don’t believe people on WSO 26 6y
+141 Planning a Wedding - What are Some Wedding/Honeymoon/Bachelor Party/Groomsman/Etc. Tips? 84 3mo

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June 2026 Investment Banking

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  • 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 01 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

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

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June 2026 Investment Banking

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  • 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 (66) $101
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