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+5 Housing Allowance in Hong Kong OFF 5 8mo
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+6 Mortgages for people with complicated financials OFF 1 8mo
+11 What AI tools are you using? OFF 2 8mo
+18 Missing IB - should I get back in? IB 7 3mo
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+9 “Investing in India’s REIT Market: Key Drivers, Trends & Takeaways” IB 1 8mo
+8 Risks and dangers of heading into a "too niche" PE PE 3 8mo
+20 What is up with all the P72 academy kids who got cut? HF 26 6mo
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+4 Reneging/rescinding internship offers. JOB 4 5mo
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+3 Q&A: Jobs in Development Finance JOB 2 7mo
+3 How do L/S professionals think about their Personal Account trading? TR 2 8mo
0 Akuna Capital LLC - Interview - Hedge Fund Data 8mo
+14 Econ consulting vs Accenture strategy offers CO 11 8mo
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0 Citi Investment Banking M&A Shareholder Advisory Group? IB 1 8mo
0 Should we listen to Podcasts for fun? Which ones? OFF 1 8mo
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+3 Best movies to watch after workday in IB? OFF 2 8mo
+3 What's with the AI Bots on WSO OFF 2 8mo
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Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.7%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (15) $434
  • Associates (46) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (80) $150
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $101