+6 . 3 3y
+6 Abcd 1 3y
+12 Old 1 3y
+6 Eurazeo US? 5 2y
+16 Apax and Permira? 6 2y
0 Blackstone Group - Review - Information Technology (IT) Data 3y
0 Blackstone Group - Salary & Bonus - Information Technology (IT) Data 3y
+3 Does anyone know the interview process and timeframe of the interview in SWFs in UAE? 0 3y
+49 Thoma / Coupa 15 3y
+10 Off-Cycle and LBO Model Struggle 3 3y
+11 Best Internet Buyout Funds 8 3y
0 Tips on breaking into LMM/MM? 1 3y
0 Intermediate Capital Group - Salary & Bonus - NA Data 3y
+1 PE professionals in London - Which MBB firm do you prefer for CDDs? 4 3y
+9 Higher Rates for Longer/Forever 2 3y
0 Special Sits / Credit Interviews 2 3y
0 Altamont / Sequel Investment 0 3y
0 Partners Group Headhunter / Recruiting Process? 0 3y
+15 Associate to Senior Associate (stay vs. potential lateral + timing) 10 2y
0 LLR Partners - Review - Private Equity Data 3y
+5 Blackstone Diverse Leaders Program Digital Interview 5 3y
+8 What month do Associates/Analyst typically start? 2 3y
0 Warburg Pincus - Salary & Bonus - Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Data 3y
+62 Is this self proclaimed TikTok private equity multimillionaire legitimate? 28 3y
+7 Are we ever going to see an NPLs/Distressed momentum? 2 2y
0 Deva Capital? Comp, culture and Case study 0 3y
+6 Centerbridge 4 3y
+23 Dealing with burnout? 4 3y
+3 Thoughts on Quad Capital 2 3y
+27 Buy and build…need your thoughts 9 3y
+7 Thoughts on HIG Capital 3 3y
+13 How much does a Low SAT/GPA truly matter? 5 3y
+24 Beneficient is a Ponzi scheme 3 1y
+9 Corporate Strategy at PE Firms 3 3y
+3 H&F and Warburg Pincus: Internship? London 2 3y
+20 Looking for resources on modeling software companies 4 3y
+11 What are the best IB product and coverage to get into PE? 8 3y
0 StepStone Group - Salary & Bonus - Venture Capital Data 3y
0 StepStone Group - Review - Venture Capital Data 3y
0 NextGen Growth Partners - Review - Industrials Data 3y
+20 SAT Score Still Relevant? 24 2y
0 RBC Royal Bank of Canada - Interview - Investment Banking Data 3y
+39 LMM Roll Up Strategies that are Recession Proof 25 2y
0 Centerbridge Partners - Salary & Bonus - Real Estate Data 3y
+13 Modeling PortCo Add Ons 3 3y
+15 Ardian Co-Invest 12 2y
+12 Self Study Curriculum and Reading List for Prospective Search Fund / ETA 3 1y
0 PE advice from Chinese app 1 3y
+8 Big Imposter Syndrome [long post sorry] 4 3y
+6 Infra Industry Trend Report 0 3y
+22 African & Other Emerging Market PE plays 17 3y
+25 Lateral Moves within Private Equity 7 3y
+14 Australia Infrastructure PE? 5 2y
+6 CAZ investments 7 3mo
+3 Special Situations vs. Distressed Debt Funds 1 3y
+12 Can WSO introduce polls? 1 3y
+11 Mid-career transition to PE in Singapore 3 3y
+13 Associate pay in Private Credit? 13 2y
+22 Keeping Up with Deals for PE Interviews 4 3y
+3 Infrastructure Investor 3 2y
+2 Blackstone Harvest Fund 3 3y
+6 Multiple Processes With One Headhunter 4 3y
0 Infra PE Case studies 1 3y
+12 PE Fund BI That Is Integrated Into PortCo ERPs 0 3y
+6 Brookfield Fund Structure 4 3y
+8 Startup roles coming from IB / PE 13 3y
+11 Starting career in Special Situations 18 2y
+3 Real Estate Private Equity 2 3y
+15 Family Offices Recruiters Zurich 9 2y
+6 Real Estate PE Shops- Dallas 6 3y
+4 GP Catch up / Promote modeling with multiple hurdle 2 3y
+5 Hand Written Notes? 2 3y
+3 Full-Time Analyst Programs 1 3y
+8 IK Partners 14 8mo
+7 PE MF analysts/associates in India 6 1y
+30 IB Associate -> VP PE 13 3y
+3 How soon did you hear from Blackstone after 1st Pymetrics? 4 3y
+3 Dorilton capital 0 3y
+12 MF PE Analyst: Chance me for HSW 2+2 7 3y
0 BlackFin Capital Partners - Salary & Bonus - Financial Services Data 3y
0 BlackFin Capital Partners - Salary & Bonus - Private Equity Data 3y
0 BlackFin Capital Partners - Salary & Bonus - Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Data 3y
+5 Consumer retail PE outlook 1 3y
0 BlackFin Capital Partners - Review - Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Data 3y
+3 Anyone heard of E2P in Chicago? 1 3y
+9 PE - Industry Consolidation - Views? 1 3y
+10 Interested on path from MBB or PE to product/technical/strategy (non-finance) roles? or: How to Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the Job 1 3y
+60 Is Infrastructure Private Equity a better Work/Life balance? 52 1y
+4 New Operations Associate 1 3y
+5 Lynx Equity 3 3y
0 Deloitte - Salary & Bonus - NA Data 3y
+35 Best distressed exit ops from restructuring ib? 30 1y
+3 LBO modelling tests 3 3y
+1 Who does Dartmouth Partners recruit for? (London) 1 3y
+3 PE Associate Bonus Expectations? 2 3y
+9 Are private equity professionals associated persons? 1 1y
0 Roark Capital Group - Interview - Leveraged Buyouts Data 3y
+3 The earlier the better ? 1 3y
+11 Turning down a smaller PE offer - did I make a mistake? 3 3y
+3 HIG Capital first round interviews SF 3 3y

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 04 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 (17) $409
  • Associates (58) $261
  • 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
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
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...”