+4 Is an MBA necessary post banking if you have a PhD? 1 5y
+6 PE Non Compete Duration - Market Situation 1 5y
+13 Blackstone Technical Test 10 5y
+21 Rede Partners thoughts? 3 5y
+15 MF salary expectations - regional office 1 5y
+14 Bain Capital Credit experience anyone? 10 5y
+13 Do you need to be bilingual to work in the UK? 2 5y
+17 London ib to Los Angeles pe 10 5y
+6 London on cycle PE recruiting 1 5y
+5 Gimv Private Equity 3 5y
+16 Large DL/Mezz Fund to PE? 1 5y
+21 Reaching out to HH 5 5y
+12 What technical questions expect in an interview for an internship in Merchant Banking? 1 5y
+31 Salary negotiation after probation 3 5y
+15 London Cinven partner comp expecations? 3 5y
0 Any PE shops that are more focused on female diversity in Europe and US? 1 5y
+9 EV/ Equity adjust pensions UK/ Europe 4 5y
+18 Senior PE associate comp in London? 6 5y
+3 Stripes Group - how do they recruit? 1 5y
+3 IB Recruiting during Off-Cycle Internship 1 5y
+12 PE Trainings In London or Paris 1 5y
+20 European Middle Market 6 5y
+15 ECM to PE advice? 2 5y
+3 London / EU Fund Performance 1 5y
+15 How to ask Managing Partner about firm culture? 6 5y
+29 LV3 requirements for country coverage ? 11 5y
+7 Giving salary info at end of process 2 5y
+13 Move from PE to consulting as a junior 4 5y
+9 Q&A: Competitive Intelligence, Corporate Intelligence and Due Diligence 1 5y
+3 Kingsley Capital Partners uk 1 5y
+12 Mining & Metals Industry to PE 1 6y
+27 Private Equity Firms in Dubai / Middle East 42 6y
+3 Astorg Partners London Interviews 1 6y
+10 Best Headhunters for PE / SWF opps in the UAE (Abu Dhabi & Dubai) 7 6y
+35 Blackstone - Investor relations/Business development 17 6y
+3 Ares Management London (PE) 1 6y
+12 KKR Credit - Special Situation 7 6y
+3 PE Interns bonuses in London 2 6y
0 Bain Cap | Job Description | Front or Back office? 1 6y
0 European Invasion 6 6y
+19 From PEI 300 ranks - PE ranks by Funds Raised 11 6y
0 Jumping into PE after BB analyst experience 4 6y
0 Jumping into PE in New York or London 4 6y
0 Good Article 0 6y
+23 Asian Megafund Private Equity Fund consideration - Help Needed 5 6y
+15 Luxury brand integrating philanthropy as core business model 5 6y
0 Private Equity & American Dream 11 6y
+14 3i reputation 24 6y
+138 My PE Recruiting Process 42 6y
+27 TowerBrook Capital Reputation? 13 6y
+12 Transitioning from NYC BB to London PE. Is it possible? 8 6y
0 Analyst in PE: Introduction 0 6y
+10 How to make the move in PE: LDN >> USA ? 4 6y
0 Advantage working in HQ Office for PE firm? 0 6y
+61 Working for European PE as an American 23 6y
+73 2017 Private Equity Report – 8 Category Highlights 7 6y
+21 BIG Ideas for India's Budget 2018 ... Unlocking US $ 1.24 Trillion of value trapped within Indian cities 1 6y
+13 Emerging Markets Infrastructure Private Equity in London, NYC, SF 9 6y
+21 2018 Private Equity Report – 8 Key Highlights & Trends 0 6y
+75 Breaking into Private Equity in London 15 6y
+15 What is the typical salary structure of a private equity firm in Toronto? 6 6y
+13 Does Private Equity prepare you for starting/running your own business? 2 6y
+27 Switching careers from law (with some IB experience) to private equity 8 6y
+3 Thoughts on Apax Partners in 2019 1 6y
+19 Transfers/Moves from US Private Equity to European Private Equity 6 6y
+57 Choose Between Two Offers (BB/MBB) - Looking for Advice 8 6y
+4 London PE MF pay? 4 6y
+31 Rant thread at stupid college students and 1st year analysts 5 6y
+19 Undegraduate Exchange Destination 4 6y
0 do you need an mba in london 2 6y
+29 Is Geneva worth relocating to? 29 6y
0 RE PE vs MBB - More opportunities for exits 11 6y
0 PE: Dealmakers are from Mars, operators from Venus? 3 6y
0 Difference between growth funds 0 6y
0 "Test" for final Stage Interview 0 6y
+12 Switch from financial due diligence to PE 3 6y
+3 Part-Time PE Internships in London - any opportunities? 2 6y
0 Many things happened and I'm just full of doubts... Help! 3 6y
+6 H&F London 7 6y
0 Compare these banks for private equity ? 3 6y
0 GS Merchant Bank Final Round Summer Analyst Position 6 6y
0 Oaktree Capital Interview and Case Study 3 6y
+56 PE Recruiting in London 16 6y
+9 Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking - Off-cycle Internship 1 6y
+3 London Mega Fund - Technical Interview 2 6y
+9 London IB Analyst Prep for American PE fund 1 6y
+26 Best division at Blackstone? 10 6y
+3 PE summer 1 6y
+6 Anyone familiar with NextEnergy Capital? 1 6y
+18 Halfway through Summer Internship, invited to networking breakfast with MFs - what to expect? 4 6y
+13 Engineer Starting MSc Finance in London - no EXP/ Thoughts on how to break into PE 3 6y
+50 Consulting to PE: Portfolio Teams 14 6y
+14 Language capabilities - An advantage in PE? 1 6y
+21 How does one reset career after failure / taking a gamble that didn't work? 1 6y
+12 From professional poker player to prop-trading to self-employed trader to MBA to PE? 1 6y
+3 London recruiter coverage 1 6y
+3 Blackstone Real Estate Acquisition Off-cycle 1 6y
+6 Cinven Assessment Day 3 6y
+12 Investment & Money Management 1 6y
+21 Legals in PE 3 6y

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 2026 Investment Banking

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  • 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 (67) $101
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