+117 Is pay at BofA really that bad? IB 58 7h
+55 UBS Group AG is coming under renewed US pressure over Credit Suisse’s handling of Nazi-Linked accounts IB 6 12m
+50 Day at Macquarie CF 3 16h
+44 What Bank Will Make Women Instantly Fall In Love With Me? OFF 9 12h
+36 Bad at IB = … in PE? PE 24 12h
+34 Analyst Shows Up in the Prada Sped Slipper — What Are You Doing? FASH 9 3h
+29 No BB RO 2026 IB 10 9h
+23 Misrepresented Houston IB IB 9 17h
+22 Two MF Associate Offers, Same Comp: Private Credit or Secondaries? PE 8 7h
+21 🚨 Is CPT basically dead for international students in finance right now? BSCH 3 2d
+20 Am I crazy HF 9 11h
+20 Comp Negotiation - L/S Equity at a Pod HF 1 1d
+19 BofA VP killed in random NYC stabbing OFF 11 4h
+19 T(ouse)D Securities IB 7 4h
+18 Q&A: US Power Trader (Prop/HF) HF 8 1d
+18 Getting the VP Promote at the "Wrong" Firm VC 1 13h
+17 Pigeonholed in Big 4 Technical Accounting, Exhausted Every Path Into Banking/Credit - Need Real Guidance CR 5 1d
+16 Internal pivot w/ title step back?? PE 2 22h
+16 September 1st (D-DAY) IB 5 2d
+16 Sharing my Stock Pitch Report Project with y’all. ER 9 3h
+15 LP-side operations, 10+ years behind the platforms allocators actually use, Q&A AM 1 1d
+15 How bad did I mess up IB 4 7h
+14 How bad is leaving after a few months AM 3 9h
+13 Does my Masters help me land an analyst role in REPE? RE 4 1d
+13 PE Secondaries Case Studies PE 4 16h
+13 Reneging for FT - Ethical Dilemma (Desperate) IB 4 1d
+13 SF Tech IB attire IB 4 1d
+13 Is IB Drilling PPT Useless? PE 2 5h
+12 Real estate debt advisory case study, what should go on a one page lender teaser? RE 1 23h
+12 Worth Applying without a Referral? CO 1 9h
+12 Worth reneging on S&T offer? TR 7 2d
+11 How do you guys manage with such little sleep? IB 2 1d
+11 Charity IB 1 1d
+11 Sourcing/BD → execution in PE — realistic path or pipe dream PE 2 15h
+10 From BIG4 Audit to Equity/Credit Research -> how to break in ER 1 15h
+10 NYC Recruiting Timeline 2028 SA IB 5 1d
+9 Interviewers during modeling tests - do you actually watch the candidate build their model? PE 1 1d
+9 Freshman targeting macro pods, need guidance HF 0 2h
+9 Breaking into Hedge Fund as Rx IB VP HF 2 6h
+9 Recruiting as a Junior for IB Internships JOB 1 2d
+9 Need MBA advice BSCH 1 14h
+9 MM to BB as AN2, how to actually perform well once you're in? IB 1 14h
+9 German strategy consultant moving to Toronto, looking to connect CF 1 17h
+9 How to Stand Out in FT Recruiting? IB 1 2d
+9 What Is Blockchain? A Beginner-Friendly Explanation for Finance Professionals Understanding Blockchain Beyond the Cryptocurrency Hype CRYPTO 1 22h
+9 How long should I wait before following up with a senior contact who left me on read? JOB 1 2d
+9 Employee Referral” vs actual internal referral - should I go back to my contacts? JOB 2 13h
+9 Perform Properties role - thoughts? RE 2 16h
+9 Q&A: US Power Trader (Prop/Spec) TR 7 1d
+9 Wall St. MBA Rankings? BSCH 2 11h
+9 De Beers diamond monopoly: After the monopoly ended, how did De Beers develop its policies to support the modern diamond industry? INV 0 1d
+8 Insurance Advisory Partners - Updated View? IB 7 1d
+8 How hard is it actually to execute a roll up? PE 3 12h
+7 So you use PPT in PE? PE 8 11h
+7 2026 SA IB RO Rates IB 6 4h
+7 Miguel Tepoztlán: The "No-Price Decision" Audit AM 1 1d
+6 Cap market teams vs. low tier bank IB 1 19h
+6 Trading Forum Idea IB 1 9h
+6 Is gifting refreshing, bold, hoppy beers the best way to connect with Senior Leaders? MEME 1 1d
+6 How are US MiM students finding jobs? BSCH 2 12h
+6 2028 SA recruiting IB 3 4h
+6 Working in HR/Benefits HF 2 1d
+6 LO to HF or HF to LO - which move is easier? HF 1 2d
+6 PE Entry PE 1 16h
+6 Desk Analyst vs. Research Analyst AM 1 18h
+6 Finished Uni, no FT job, now what? IB 6 1d
+6 How is the lifestyle in banking/PE in London? PE 1 23h
+6 Asked to be considered for any desk if no headcount JOB 2 1d
+6 Starting Career in Asset Management, if I get a CFA would it help for Corporate Banking IB 0 4h
+6 PTO for Funeral as a First Year Analyst IB 10 9h
+6 Is PE 80s banking right now? Downhill from here PE 1 1d
+5 Time SAs need to roll into office? IB 8 1d
+5 Any insights into what VP comp looks like at Stephens in Atlanta? IB 3 16h
+5 JPM SMALL CAP or WF/JEF/RBC Coverage group IB 6 2h
+3 Jefferies FIG FT 2027 IB 15 6h
+3 Bain Experienced Professionals Hiring CO 1 2d
+3 Opportunity cost for MSF? BSCH 1 2d
+3 PNC Capital Markets IB 2 9h
+3 Innocent thoughts IB 0 5h
+3 JPM placed into a random location? IB 2 1d
+1 Baird superday ER 1 2h
+1 JP Morgan Summer 2027 - IB - London IB 3 16h
+1 What Level of Profiency for Excel is expected of an IB Intern? IB 3 16h

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 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 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (51) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (26) $182
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101