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+151 Q&A: I'm a Physical Energy Trader 85 1d
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0 How much do you pay in rent as an IB analyst in Chicago? 1 1w
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+76 Need some skin care advice fellas 56 1w
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+458 Growing up sucks 141 1w
+796 Chicago: The best all-around U.S. city 365 2w
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+944 Just Turned 30; Here's Some Life Advice/Quotes 130 2w
+770 What is capitalism, when did it start, or is it natural? 519 2w
+776 Ranking the Douchiest People You Will Meet On Wall Street by Where They Went To Undergrad 99 3w
+33 Ohio Legalizes! 30 3w
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Career Advancement Opportunities

December 2023 Investment Banking

  • Lincoln International 01 99.6%
  • Lazard Freres (++) 99.1%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.7%
  • William Blair 12 98.3%
  • Financial Technology Partners 02 97.9%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

December 2023 Investment Banking

  • William Blair 04 99.6%
  • Lincoln International 10 99.1%
  • Moelis & Company 25 98.7%
  • Stephens Inc 10 98.3%
  • Jefferies & Company 13 97.8%

Professional Growth Opportunities

December 2023 Investment Banking

  • Lincoln International (==) 99.6%
  • Lazard Freres 17 99.1%
  • Financial Technology Partners 07 98.7%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.3%
  • UBS AG 16 97.8%

Total Avg Compensation

December 2023 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (6) $592
  • Vice President (34) $390
  • Associates (169) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (15) $187
  • 2nd Year Analyst (106) $168
  • Intern/Summer Associate (49) $167
  • 1st Year Analyst (322) $166
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (236) $95
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