+41 PE Post MBA w/ 0 YOE in Banking 15 3y
+18 Genstar vs MDP vs TH Lee 16 3y
+3 FDD Interview EY 1 3y
0 IB Rankings 3 3y
+12 Carry allocation quoted in DAW vs. bps -- Any difference? 5 3y
+9 Contribution Profit vs Gross Profit 4 3y
+55 PE Analyst Program Experiences 37 3y
+24 Insight into bolt-on M&A process? 4 3y
+9 Anyone know what happened at Soundcore? 4 3y
+3 counter offer current shop 1 3y
+4 When do applications for 2024 junior summer internships open for PE? 3 3y
+5 Less known Tiger-cub vs 2 year IB + PE Stint 11 3y
+16 NYU prelaw student & military veteran looking for a job 5 3y
+3 Mandatory Retirement Age in PE 1 3y
+16 Need advice - assessment of VP recruiting situation 11 3y
+3 T2 to PE funds 1 3y
+5 Growth Equity FT Recruiting 2 3y
+29 For those with ADHD, how do you deal with procrastination? 9 3y
+41 Distressed Tech PE 24 3y
0 Typical Data Platform Subscription for PE 1 3y
+3 General Atlantic FT 4 3y
+10 What is the quickest you can move from consulting to PE? 5 3y
+14 What news subscriptions do you pay for? 2 3y
+3 How to find secondary transaction valuation of private tech companies? 1 3y
+20 PE Interview Style Question 7 3y
+10 PE FoF to Direct 7 3y
+18 Bain Capital Tech Opportunities Analyst 14 3y
+12 PE GP diligence when switching jobs 5 3y
+5 CONCERNED - too many people next rung up 8 3y
+9 $100m fund - "generous" carry? 5 3y
+3 Seeking Advice - Not Content at Current Role 1 3y
+9 Altamont Capital Partners 2 3y
+12 Consulting as PE Prep + Exits? 1 3y
+19 PE firms supporting laid off portco employees 4 3y
0 NWC 1 3y
+12 Thoughts on MF Analyst Programs? 20 3y
0 GA Capital Partnering 1 3y
0 Oxbridge Client List 3 3y
+2 London PE CS 5 3y
+390 Bonus hit and feeling... nothing? 37 3y
+2 internship decision! 10 3y
0 Insight Partners Investment Analyst vs On-site DGS analyst comp? 3 3y
+12 PE analyst vs BB IB analyst long-term career impact 1 3y
+3 Best internship? 1 3y
+20 No Deal Experience as Second Year 7 3y
+7 How do ya'll co-invest with your firm? 14 3y
+14 Average PE Analyst Salary London 28 3y
+11 Incoming PE Associate - Best Practice Models 7 3y
+29 Why are there no internationals in PE? (us) 31 3y
+146 Q&A : Principal in Middle Market PE 61 3y
0 Thoughts on Advent International 4 3y
+3 When does your bonus hit? 2 3y
+6 What is operating leverage 5 3y
+3 How to prep for PE SA? 1 3y
0 From PE Sourcing to PE Associate 2 3y
+10 Recession impact on PE 4 3y
0 Most hands-on PE Firms 2 3y
+3 PE 2023 SA Recruiting 6 3y
+2 Carried interest is here to stay 4 3y
+3 PE after college? 4 3y
+31 Private Equity Returns - Ranked 15 3y
+3 BlackRock Private Equity Partners London 4 3y
+13 London Private Equity Compensation 24 3y
0 Good books to further investing knowledge 1 3y
+13 Getting along with Directors but not MDs? 3 3y
+44 Why do top VC firms and Hedge Funds hire so frequently from MFPE? 17 3y
+4 Expose bad cultures 5 3y
+11 Berkshire Partners 17 3y
+6 PE Technical Skills 3 3y
+25 PE On-cycle 2024 w/o experience 14 3y
+8 What is the relevance of a "GDP growth industry"? 2 3y
+4 How Fast to Respond to Headhunters 3 3y
+4 PE firms low overhang as portfolio companies hold the debt balance 2 3y
+3 How is the activity in PE right now? 1 3y
+4 Tips for success for new position 1 3y
+22 Selecting a PE fund 8 3y
+3 Analyst Training 1 3y
+8 How to get into MF from CB? 4 3y
+3 PE Recruiting Service 1 3y
+4 Career Switch Decision (Corp. Strategy to PE) 2 3y
+24 Dream PE Firms 38 3y
+3 Days off working PE 1 3y
+57 London Living - Advice 40 3y
+3 Buyout / Growth / Infra / Restructuring 1 3y
+6 Refinancing unitranche 5 3y
+2 Columbia Growth Equity Analyst Placement? 3 3y
+15 PhD for PE/VC 3 3y
+6 Going beyond "hardworking" to be really good at one's job 3 3y
+16 Infrastructure PE Europe : Analyst Salary 19 3y
+52 Ares vs. Golub Direct Lending 42 3y
+8 LMM GP Management 5 3y
+3 Hiring Market 1 3y
+7 Career advice - PE to LP 1 3y
+6 WLB for European PE 9 3y
+3 Masters degree to Associate? 1 3y
+9 MM PE rankings in Canada 23 3y
+12 LMM Associate year 2 raise 6 3y
+10 Do I have a shot at PE out of undergrad? 1 3y
+6 What are some genuinely interesting or peculiar PE firms/investment funds that is worth reading about or studying? 3 3y
+5 PE shops to target after working at a BB FIG group 3 3y

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.7%
  • JPMorgan No 97.1%

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  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
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  • 1st Year Analyst (79) $150
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