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+4 MM/UMM 2027 Associate Class Comp 13 6mo
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+10 PSP Investments Infrastructure 21 6mo
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  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Evercore No 98.9%
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  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
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  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
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  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
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