0 HF Target Uni HF 3 2mo
+12 Nomura London Investment Banking Sector Teams IB 10 2mo
+9 Goldman Sachs Natural Resources Group Insights? (London) IB 7 2mo
0 LBS MFA Waitlist Assessment BSCH 2 2mo
+15 400Q Guide Error? IB 2 2mo
+124 UVA Undergrad for IB Recruiting JOB 74 2mo
+124 UVA Undergrad for IB Recruiting JOB 74 2mo
+10 Utility of Polish in European PE recruiting PE 3 2mo
+10 Utility of Polish in European PE recruiting PE 3 2mo
0 Where do you actually lose time in your dealflow process? (not the sexy parts) IB 2 2mo
0 Looking to Trade / Review Restructuring Case Studies (Associate-Level Prep) IB 3 2mo
0 Newton Europe CO 1 2mo
+19 Mentoring 250+ Professionals Across 48 Countries | Interview Confidence, Career Positioning & Communication CO 2 2mo
+19 Mentoring 250+ Professionals Across 48 Countries | Interview Confidence, Career Positioning & Communication CO 2 2mo
+9 Are Blockchain Infrastructure Companies the Hidden Picks of the Next Crypto Cycle? CRYPTO 1 2mo
+47 Investment banking in Russia IB 82 2mo
+49 “Fluent in Italian” on CV Opened Doors… Straight to Hell JOB 43 2mo
+9 How do non-EU applicants get a position after undergrad? JOB 1 2mo
+3 FIG modeling courses IB 2 2mo
+34 What Australian/International uni option would be best for me? IB 13 2mo
+34 What Australian/International uni option would be best for me? IB 13 2mo
+20 Article: UBS: The Fragile Facade of a Post-Merger Powerhouse ER 6 2mo
+20 Article: UBS: The Fragile Facade of a Post-Merger Powerhouse ER 6 2mo
+19 MSc Finance LSE vs ESSEC JOB 5 2mo
+1 Cerberus ABF (London) CR 2 2mo
+20 Terrible lateral offers IB 5 2mo
0 Any benefit of learning German? IB 1 2mo
0 Any benefit of learning German? IB 1 2mo
0 One Skill Finance Students Ignore Too Much JOB 1 2mo
0 Private equity investments into renewable developers PE 4 2mo
0 ie vs esade (MFin) BSCH 1 2mo
+212 Dartmouth Partners Sucks. IB 68 2mo
+31 How is ICADE (E-3) perceived for London IB (Bulge Bracket/Elite Boutiques)? IB 17 2mo
+31 How is ICADE (E-3) perceived for London IB (Bulge Bracket/Elite Boutiques)? IB 17 2mo
+12 Happy to join the WSO community IB 7 2mo
+20 IB in the Nordics (Denmark) IB 11 2mo
+6 H1 2027 PE Internship Recruiting (London) PE 1 2mo
+9 ADISA 2026 Conference Las Vegas – Networking, Innovation & Business Growth OTH 0 2mo
0 Resume Tips That Help Candidates Stand Out Faster RES 1 2mo
+15 LBS MFA vs Oxford MFE BSCH 3 2mo
0 LSE directed university of london BSc in Econ, Accounting or Econ/Finance? BSCH 2 2mo
0 Are Quantifiable Achievements More Important Than Job Duties on a Resume?   RES 1 2mo
+90 Has everything actually gotten worse? IB 38 2mo
+243 European Masters Rankings BSCH 152 2mo
+243 European Masters Rankings BSCH 152 2mo
+243 European Masters Rankings BSCH 152 2mo
+243 European Masters Rankings BSCH 152 2mo
+243 European Masters Rankings BSCH 152 2mo
+20 Work culture at EQT? PE 29 2mo
+4 Comp progression, JPMAM London AM 4 2mo
+7 Mubadala Capital London PE 21 2mo
+8 Are Certifications Becoming More Valuable Than Degrees in AI Careers? JOB 3 2mo
+24 Q&A: Building a Global Career Across Sectors OTH 1 2mo
+23 Advice on Off-cycle / SA recruitment for London IB 14 2mo
0 Permira model test PE 2 2mo
+44 Worst Banking Cultures in Frankfurt? IB 27 2mo
+10 Permira London Views + Case Study PE 18 2mo
+6 Permira Case Study Helppp PE 6 2mo
+9 Choosing bw Cambridge Judge Business School and Frankfurt School for Mfin BSCH 1 2mo
+14 Economics Vs Business Administration AM 3 2mo
+14 Economics Vs Business Administration AM 3 2mo
+15 Insights into Tikehau PE 26 2mo
+13 IB in a small boutique - Is it normal to feel the work very dispersive? IB 1 2mo
0 For anyone considering strat fin / corp strategy out of IB - what has been the biggest hurdle? IB 1 2mo
+48 Constructing Documented Regimes - Discretionary Macro PM Sponsorship HF 16 2mo
+12 Low Pay / 6- month Internship / High growth Industry vs Good Pay / low growth Toxic CF 3 2mo
+12 Low Pay / 6- month Internship / High growth Industry vs Good Pay / low growth Toxic CF 3 2mo
+8 London vs Zurich vs Frankfurt IB 3 2mo
+9 Thoughts About Breaking Into IB? BSCH 1 2mo
0 One Recruiting Hack Most Candidates Ignore JOB 1 2mo
0 Best Recruiting Hack in 2026? JOB 1 2mo
+6 Finance in Germany IB 4 2mo
+7 Move to Germany IB 4 2mo
+7 Move to Germany IB 4 2mo
+3 Morgan Stanley Budapest, whats going on? IB 1 2mo
+11 Language discrimination (Europe) IB 2 2mo
+11 Language discrimination (Europe) IB 2 2mo
+11 Language discrimination (Europe) IB 2 2mo
+11 Language discrimination (Europe) IB 2 2mo
+2 London/Switzerland Event-Driven HF Recruiting HF 4 2mo
+15 PE / Family Offices / Private Capital Switzerland (as Consultant) PE 2 2mo
+16 ESSEC MiM vs ESCP MiM (PGE)— Fixed Income Sales / Risk-Sales Trading TR 9 2mo
+16 ESSEC MiM vs ESCP MiM (PGE)— Fixed Income Sales / Risk-Sales Trading TR 9 2mo
+16 ESSEC MiM vs ESCP MiM (PGE)— Fixed Income Sales / Risk-Sales Trading TR 9 2mo
+3 Isn't it better to stay in IB (or return to) rather than burn-out or get pushed out of PE? PE 4 2mo
+95 The CLO Sell Side experience TR 32 2mo
+9 [Career Advice] Post-Apprenticeship at a BB — Masters or Keep Grinding Applications? IB 1 2mo
+11 Cold mails to competitors HF 2 2mo
0 What Habits Help Analysts Develop Better Investment Thinking? HF 1 2mo
+63 Prestige Gap Between IB and MBB OFF 32 2mo
+63 Prestige Gap Between IB and MBB OFF 32 2mo
+16 HEC MiF vs LBS MFA for placement in London BSCH 8 2mo
+16 HEC MiF vs LBS MFA for placement in London BSCH 8 2mo
+9 HEC MiF vs. LBS MFA IB 4 2mo
+9 HEC MiF vs. LBS MFA IB 4 2mo
+34 Yield on Cost: What goes in the denominator? RE 10 2mo
+18 Are Target Schools still worth it? IB 12 2mo
+18 Are Target Schools still worth it? IB 12 2mo
0 HSBC Canary Wharf Gym? IB 0 2mo
+10 Missed Internships — Is There Still a Path into IB? JOB 2 2mo

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (47) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (24) $180
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (82) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $101