+37 Watching others leave early is demoralizing - what do I do? IB 8 8y
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+18 BB SA S&T – What desk to choose? TR 6 8y
+20 Is it possible to make more money than your college professors the year after you graduate at a corporate job? JOB 13 8y
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+24 Career Switch from Premed (Target School) JOB 6 8y
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+15 Owning a side business in IB kosher with bank? IB 7 8y
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+57 Who is the wealthiest member on WSO? OFF 30 8y
+9 Corporate Finance Solutions Group within IB IB 5 8y
+48 So, you get a 0 for your bonus.... IB 49 8y
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+26 Ackman-Ziff RE 20 8y
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0 Advisor to the CEO OFF 2 8y
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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 (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101