+725 From Private Equity Associate to VP in Private Equity PE 104 2y
+10 Is getting a $50,000 student loan to study (undergrad finance) at Bocconi worth it over studying for free at HKU (also finance)? BSCH 7 2y
+14 Application season was a disaster for me, need advice for which uni to attend. BSCH 1 2y
+8 IBD exit is non-existent in Hong Kong IB 3 2y
+18 Does this plan make sense? (Audit CPA -> CFA -> Big 4 Corp Fin/IB) JOB 11 2y
+6 MS and HSBC HK IB 5 2y
+18 True that IB pays more in HK than SG? IB 8 2y
+6 sg/hk buyside JOB 2 2y
+17 Modelling Agencies Ranked By Prestige (Only By Selectivity/Exclusivity/Looks Level, NOT Headcount/Brand Relationships/Runway Flow) OTH 7 2y
+19 Breaking into IB as an Indian BSCH 10 2y
0 Point72 Summer Intern/Academy Associate Comp in Asia HF 0 2y
0 Delete PE 1 2y
0 Lawer interested in crypto space CRYPTO 1 2y
+52 Compiled Bondarb's Comment History HF 11 2y
+6 Secondaries in Asia PE 4 2y
+11 Trying to recruit out of Asia into the US - any advice ? JOB 6 2y
0 1st yr DCM analyst advice IB 2 2y
+4 UVA vs Emory for IB, PE, and Consulting BSCH 7 2y
+14 Hong Kong L/S from M.B.A. HF 12 2y
+12 Fuqua MMS vs. LBS MiM for a Career in IB BSCH 5 2y
0 Life Co Interview RE 1 2y
0 Delete IB 3 2y
+29 Citi Background Check TR 19 2y
+2 Chance me for H/S - current MBB first-year IB 4 2y
+16 Back office to middle office? TR 16 2y
+9 An Overview of Sales and Trading in India TR 0 2y
+9 Year Aboard as UK Undergrad BSCH 1 2y
+42 Best city in the world for PE outside the US PE 42 2y
+22 Path to Asia? From UK JOB 5 2y
0 International Internship vs US JOB 2 2y
0 Suggestions for Macro Sales Panel Interview? TR 1 2y
+7 Point72 Conversion Rate for Offices HF 4 2y
+26 Guide to Hong Kong in the Summer HF 19 2y
+1 GS PWM Recruitment Process Timeline AM 1 2y
+9 Profile Evaluation | Master Programs BSCH 1 2y
+6 Investment Banking Exits in Hong Kong - Is it a desert out there? IB 2 2y
+8 Rothschild HK IB 5 2y
0 Singapore HF vs PE JOB 2 2y
0 boutique IB in Hong Kong IB 1 2y
+6 Infrastructure PE in HK/China PE 3 2y
+16 DCM > S&T IB 2 2y
+31 Life/Career after being a Portfolio Manager HF 25 2y
0 Making the move from London to Hong King/Singapore? JOB 1 2y
+11 Lateral opportunity with a pay cut, seeking advice JOB 2 2y
0 Calling everyone in Hong Kong PE: What's your experience? PE 1 2y
+7 Q&A : Investment Banking Analyst at Top 3 US BB - Singapore IB 13 2y
+64 Be a WSO Social Chair & Help Host WSO Meetups in Your City OFF 120 2y
+6 UBS IBD Office Location Lateral IB 4 2y
+43 Decision: Jane street summer intern VS Optiver intern+full time TR 18 2y
+2 GS Summer Associate - Superday IB 4 2y
+25 Should I list m7 MBA admission offer on resume for PE recruiting PE 7 2y
+6 Deleted CO 1 2y
+18 Switching region as a QR HF 6 2y
+16 PE straight out of undergrad? PE 16 2y
+16 Profile Evaluation For European Masters In Finance 2025 BSCH 9 2y
+32 Q&A - Investment Counselor at an Bulge Bracket Bank IB 24 2y
+9 Breaking into VC with non-target / operator background in APAC VC 1 2y
+11 Scott Shleifer Exited from Tiger Global IB 2 2y
+50 MS in Accounting and Fundamental Analysis - Columbia Business School BSCH 13 2y
+9 2 Years in a UK bank in corporate banking - Where can I go from here? JOB 1 2y
0 Frankfurt -> Hong Kong RE 1 2y
0 Citi HK vs. lateraling into EB U.S. IB 1 2y
+14 How is Tokyo doing? IB 14 2y
+17 Sending a gift to an MD during a networking event planned with student soc & bank OFF 2 2y
+19 bump TR 5 2y
+22 Commodity Trader? Career Path? TR 5 2y
+22 International Exchange Semester BSCH 5 2y
+11 Career Help: BB Equity Sales to HF HF 2 2y
+10 Feeling depressed working 4 years with no exit (Asia) OFF 4 2y
+28 Barclays London — Bank of America Hong Kong TR 16 2y
0 —undefined IB 1 2y
+14 Hedge Fund vs. BB TR 11 2y
0 Wells Fargo 2024 SA HK Markets TR 0 2y
+17 Breaking into IB from York University (Not Schulich) BSCH 9 2y
+12 What are the exit ops after MBB? CO 9 2y
0 Best S&T Desks at Barclays Hong Kong TR 1 2y
0 Relocation opportunities JOB 1 2y
+7 Relocation to a different office TR 3 2y
+19 Which city has better prospects: London or Frankfurt JOB 15 2y
+28 Is London still worth it? PE 15 2y
+7 Which job should I choose? JOB 7 2y
0 PB vs AM how to compare? WM 3 2y
+9 S&T at Barclays Hong Kong: CS Background TR 5 2y
0 Barclays sales and trading SA HK TR 0 2y
+13 CUHK Quantitative Finance and Risk Management job prospects BSCH 6 2y
+17 Sharks and Bulls, what is it like to be you? Are you happy? OFF 6 2y
+3 Goldman Sachs HK Sales and Trading 2024 TR 9 2y
0 2024 Sales and Trading SA HK TR 4 2y
+135 What you need to know about IBD in Asia IB 78 2y
+9 How Essential is Mandarin for BB IBD Jobs in Hong Kong, as an expatriate? IB 4 2y
0 Banana Talk AM 1 2y
+22 Help Me Learn More About MBB (UK Student) CO 6 2y
+9 Is PB/PWM product specialist a good choice for now? AM 1 2y
+9 Does location or shop matter in prop trading? TR 4 2y
+3 Is IB different in London or HK compared to NYC, and if so, how? IB 2 2y
+6 Deleted JOB 1 2y
+9 delete PE 1 2y
0 Off Cycle Internships PE 1 2y
+13 Any thoughts on 2024 HK SA BLK Aladdin Wealth Tech Client Team? AM 1 2y
+1 JPM PB or PIMCO Account Analyst in HK AM 2 2y

Career Advancement Opportunities

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 99.0%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (17) $409
  • Associates (58) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (29) $183
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (77) $101