WSO Weekly Wrap-Up 3/1 - 3/7

In case you missed them, here's some of last week's most popular topics:

Young Money? Perception vs Reality on Wall Street


There has been a lot of discussion around Wall Street taking the nation’s best and brightest away from more honorable fields, and how the work/life of Wall Street isn’t what it used to be.

Posted by @"big unit"

Q&A: Managing Director in the M&A and PE business w/ 20+ years experience


I am a 20+ year veteran and Managing Director in the M&A and private equity business who has both bulge bracket and boutique investment banking experience.

Posted by @WallStreetOracle

Good school, good job, good money, still single?


It’s because most guys limit themselves in a really dumb way. Don’t be one of those guys

Posted by @Ben_KickassAcademy

Investment Banking to a Hedge fund... Can You Make the Jump?


Good luck to all of you starting (or doing) hedge fund interviews right now... hard work + luck = JOB.

Posted by @WallStreetPlayboys

Non-Target Landed a Bulge Bracket IB SA in NYC


It’s been a long journey and it was a huge relief when I landed this offer.

Posted by @zeroblued
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Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 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

May 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

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May 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • 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 (65) $101
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