WSO Weekly Wrap-Up 3/28-4/4

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

BIG NEWS: 2014 WSO Compensation Report is OUT!


I'm pleased to announce the release of the 2014 WSO Compensation Report! We had another great year with even MORE entries than last year (over 5,000)!

Posted by @"WallStreetOasis.com"

Do You Think the Market Is Rigged?


I just started reading Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt and I'm not the least bit surprised that I love it so far.

Posted by @"Edmundo Braverman"

Is Reneging really THAT Bad?


I think most of us here have all heard about how reneging can have terribad consequences.

Posted by @"matayo"

Making Money Is Not The Goal


Grab 10 people off the street and ask them what a trader’s number one goal is, and I would bet that nine out of ten would say something along the lines of “making as much money as possible”.

Posted by @"BOTT1702"

Typical interview questions and why you should take them seriously


I have had quite a few questions on the interview process for consulting.

Posted by @"Paps"
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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%

Total Avg Compensation

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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