+5 Best NYC neighborhoods for associates? 12 3mo
+9 Exit Ops Vs Opportunity Cost/ WM Advice 0 3mo
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+157 Finally 40, thought I’d have a higher net worth by now 134 3mo
+1 Is it Worth the Commute to Save Money on Rent in Banking 1 3mo
+49 Live at home to save $100k+/yr - worth it? 13 3mo
0 Help me find my client's firm name? 4 3mo
+17 Favorite burger spots in Manhattan? 20 3mo
+10 Looking for Roommate for NYC Roomate Jan 2024 5 3mo
+25 How Big is Your Apartment? 22 3mo
+3 Looking for a Roommate - NYC IBSA24 1 3mo
+7 Most Prestigious Coffee 13 3mo
0 Proud Mother of a BB Analyst Sticker?? 3 3mo
0 2024 NYC Summer Roomate Housing 1 3mo
0 Help Finding Summer Internship Housing 1 3mo
0 Living for summer analyst in SF 2 3mo
+39 Should I say F*** It and Take the Plunge (UK -> US)? 29 3mo
+12 Most Prestigious Zip Code 7 3mo
+20 Non NYC Banker Home Ownership 4 3mo
+62 Do fraternity connections matter? 29 3mo
+1 GTA VI. How are we feeling? 2 3mo
+12 Is a WHOOP worth it? 16 3mo
+4 NYC Summer Housing Tips? 4 3mo
+123 Top Suburbs? 83 3mo
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0 NYC Living Recommendations 2 3mo
+62 Paying 10k / month in rent as a VP?? 62 3mo
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0 International Student 401k etc. 1 3mo
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+3 NY Intern Summer Housing Timeline 2024 6 4mo
+28 Do you own any musical instruments? 30 4mo
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+41 Dumbest Interview Question You've Ever Heard 43 4mo
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+23 Most Prestigious NYC Suburbs 12 5mo
+9 US News Most Expensive Cities - San Diego moves up to #1?!? 11 5mo
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+3 Williamsburg vs the villages 4 5mo
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+91 Why I avoid discussing politics at work 36 5mo
+6 Which office i should stay at 2 5mo
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+35 Can a college finance professor easily get a job on Wall Street if they wanted to? 23 5mo
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Career Advancement Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

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  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. (++) 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

March 2024 Investment Banking

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  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (13) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (202) $159
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