Networking During S&T SA

Hi, incoming S&T SA at a BB here. I have been wondering about the best practices for networking during my summer, specifically thinking about credit and rates trading desks. Based on your experiences, what would be good times to ask traders to go for a short chat? Seems like most of them will be quite busy until the markets close and have to stay at the desk even during lunchtime. Also, would it be a good idea to start networking with analysts and associates before moving up?

Besides finishing the projects assigned to me, should I spend most of the time shadowing, and what are the best practices for learning from this? 

Appreciate your answers!

1 Comments
 

Optio qui est sunt enim omnis nulla soluta. Iste nihil hic sequi illum quis et et. Explicabo placeat aut dolorem voluptate enim laboriosam.

Nihil tenetur perferendis autem. Blanditiis aliquam a voluptas voluptatibus quo. Ipsum beatae iusto iste atque accusantium.

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.9%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (53) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (15) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $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

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...”