+76 Secondaries vs Buyout - Updated Perspectives PE 32 3h
+56 What happens if you flame out of HF? HF 16 22m
+30 When giving reference to a sexist - would you care? HF 6 4h
+30 Master in Finance - Exchange program options BSCH 8 3m
+27 HR is starting to worry me, do I throw a hail mary during an upcoming chat with an MD? JOB 5 2h
+27 AI and white collar work OFF 25 12m
+26 Lowest Ever Cap Rate Spreads Over Treasuries RE 14 1m
+24 Q&A / AMA: Non-Target → Cap Markets → BB M&A → LMM PE | Happy to Answer Anything NUI 3 1h
+20 QIA PE 2 1d
+19 PE to Startup to VC? PE 3 10h
+18 Hopefully someone on this sub can give me guideance IB 9 15h
+18 Leaving PE - Can I talk about current fund performance? PE 1 1d
+18 How to build a sustainable career / lifestyle in PE? PE 9 2h
+17 2 years IB + 2 years PE to startup: Compensation expectations? PE 4 9h
+16 Struggling Learning the Concepts Because of AI and Tight Turnarounds PE 4 1d
+14 Need Honest Advice PE 2 1h
+14 SSE now vs. gap year for Bocconi + scholarship? LONDON/UAE high finance is the goal BSCH 7 10s
+13 Retake SAT at Non-Target? PE 2 2d
+12 Private Credit in Power / Energy / Renewables: IB Analyst Looking to Move CR 1 2d
+12 When does buying distribution make more sense than building it? PE 1 2d
+11 28, Columbia GS, Private Banking Background — Can I Skip IB and Break Straight Into PE? PE 2 5h
+11 SPL at AI Company versus Strategic Finance IB 3 1d
+11 Struggling with IB Networking & Outreach IB 2 21h
+10 MSc advice for fixed income / macro HF path HF 2 1d
+10 R*tard Associates IB 2 15h
+9 PE to SM HF HF 1 5s
+9 Interviewing for a lateral position - sending a thank-you note? IB 2 23h
+9 FT Partners January 2027 Full-Time (SF Office) JOB 6 1d
+9 MS NYC Generalist Program Group Rankings & Placement Process IB 1 53m
+9 Important Career Decision (SPL versus Strat Finance) currently in Banking IB 4 1d
+9 Oxbridge African Studies vs LBS/LSE/Imperial MiM vs Brown PRIME: which would you pick? BSCH 2 14h
+9 Enterprise-Grade Token Standards for RWA Tokenization — What Will Institutions Standardize On? PE 1 5h
+9 Strategic finance recruiting CF 1 13h
+8 Director from fund with very bad returns? CR 4 18h
+8 Questions on UK hiring and professional atmosphere. IB 9 12h
+8 McK vs A&M Offer Decision CO 11 1m
+8 Structural Engineer to RE development, what/how can i switch over? RE 1 1d
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+7 Best Certifications RE 1 21m
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+6 Healthcare Funds for a Science-Clueless AN1 PE 1 8h
+6 C1 BA vs Strategy& vs CornerStone (I have offer from 2 and interviewing for last 1) CO 1 1d
+6 Funds role PE 1 1d
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+6 CLT -> NY IR? JOB 3 13h
+6 Breaking into Tech Corporate Banking CR 1 11h
+4 London FT recruiting (grad) IB 10 3m
+3 Citi 2Y vs 3Y ANL Program IB 0 21m
+3 Series 79 IB 1 14h
+3 Pari Passu Rx Case Competition IB 4 10h
+3 Thoughts on Texas Capital IB 2026? IB 0 22h
+3 Recruiter asked for deal sheet for a senior role JOB 1 1d
+3 PJT Camberview Interview IB 2 16h
+3 Career26 for IBD UK GS is it worth it and what do they do IB 6 1d
+2 Suit and tie on first day of internship FASH 4 20h
+2 “You gotta love public markets” HF 2 1d
+1 How to navigate HHs chats @ MBB? PE 1 14h
+1 New launch down >500bps, >100% turnover HF 1 9h
+1 Where find stacking and airdrop crypto ? CRYPTO 2 21h
+1 Deciding what Keyboard is the best OFF 4 1m
+1 CD&R vs Carlyle vs Veritas vs Bain vs Apax HF 3 1d
+1 RX Tier List 2026 IB 2 9m

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.9%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

October 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 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101