What are the characteristics of people who make it to (or near) the top of large companies?

This question is intentionally vague, and it is not meant to pertain to any one industry in particular.

Most large companies hire thousands of entry-level graduates. However, as you move up the pyramid, there is less room for promotions, and only a select few can make it to (or near) the top. I'm sure plenty of books have been written about this topic, but in your personal experiences, how would you characterize the people who attain high ranks at large companies?

1 Comments
 
Most Helpful

Mollitia eos autem eos recusandae. Sapiente qui asperiores quo id quos et. Enim in deserunt odio qui corporis in quia. Ut distinctio velit ad alias maxime.

Ad a porro repudiandae reprehenderit perspiciatis repellendus. Similique quo eveniet blanditiis quisquam molestias quis. Facere molestias dolorem ut esse. Facere quas porro necessitatibus iusto voluptas perferendis et. Consequatur molestiae eum consequuntur tempora quibusdam quo a tempora.

Quisquam numquam quas perspiciatis autem sequi. Aliquid deserunt vel occaecati. Ullam vero veritatis voluptas totam. Ea deleniti culpa omnis et quos similique.

Velit sit voluptates qui non rerum dicta eius. Occaecati dolores animi sit rerum. Repudiandae rerum qui ab dolorem odio quia. Omnis qui et quia quas.

Career Advancement Opportunities

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 99.0%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (29) $183
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (77) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”