+9 FTC ending in 10 weeks, reorg killed internal conversion - how would you play the recruiting run-in? JOB 1 3mo
+1,059 Never, ever, ever, give up. SCSS 130 3mo
+12 Choosing right degree/uni - IE or edinburgh? BSCH 9 3mo
+231 What does working 80-100 hours actually FEEL like? IB 62 3mo
+135 IB Net Worth / Savings Check IB 61 3mo
+942 What is the Future of UBS IB? IB 90 3mo
+19 FOF - Why do they exist? PE 9 3mo
+21 Spending an Extra Year After Transferring JOB 13 3mo
+7 I love and hate working in banking IB 3 3mo
+5 VP/D Exits to Tech Corp Dev CF 3 3mo
+1 Intrepid RX Exodus to Cascadia IB 2 3mo
+5 What to do with nest egg (200k)? IB 3 3mo
+2 ERCOT: Is there a submission-time price validation cap on DAM Energy Bids. TR 1 3mo
+44 VP in PE considering wild swing to commodity trading - where to start? TR 26 3mo
0 F-1 CPT JOB 1 3mo
+16 Weiss Properties - Mordechai Weiss RE 30 3mo
+21 Columbia VIP Chances HF 12 3mo
+24 Army Officer Breaking Into PWM in early 40's possible? WM 10 3mo
+1 Bocconi university BSCH 4 3mo
+86 Closure of Greenhill Toronto? IB 36 3mo
+37 Cut from Bridgewater first year class HF 22 3mo
+36 Top Groups at Moelis IB 47 3mo
+8 HDFC-HDFC Bank Merger: A Deep Dive into Valuation and Integration Challenges IB 1 3mo
+9 How to break into Commercial banking? Need advice desperately JOB 1 3mo
0 HPE at UCL for S&T TR 1 3mo
+18 CRE Appraisal Exit RE 13 3mo
+7 base salary market rate for 1yoe analyst? HF 12 3mo
+22 KPS in 2026 PE 21 3mo
+10 Onex Fundraising and Outlook PE 13 3mo
+77 How much modeling do experienced HF analysts/PMs actually do? HF 30 3mo
0 Houlihan Lokey NY Tech IB 3 3mo
0 Del IB 3 3mo
+9 MCK Alum Reached out to me?? HELP. CO 1 3mo
+19 VP Deal Origination Credit IB 2 3mo
+7 BSc KTH Student IB Nordics/EU IB 2 3mo
+6 Best Uber Eats Restaurants Toronto OFF 0 3mo
+21 Still recruiting SA'27 IB 15 3mo
0 Protected Saturday IB 1 3mo
+3 You do not have to trade on MNPI to get sanctioned for it HF 4 3mo
+15 Solomon Partners Distribution (formerly Baird distribution) IB 3 3mo
+10 London boutique banks JOB 13 3mo
0 SilverMile Capital Internship IB 0 3mo
+10 GS Hybrid Capital PE 5 3mo
+12 P72 Academy FT Process 2027 HF 24 3mo
+20 EVR MP Tech in 2026 IB 16 3mo
+39 Buy Side Credit - Seats / Guide HF 24 3mo
0 Thoughts on REIB IB 1 3mo
+9 Is Needham Considered MM? IB 8 3mo
+35 Independent Sponsor Comp Structure PE 14 3mo
+2 Summer Interns with no Return Offer - What Happened IB 4 3mo
+58 LEK - really that bad? CO 24 3mo
+5 How to prep for FT interviews during SA? IB 2 3mo
0 A bit confused about entry paths and language requirements for AM/IB. AM 2 3mo
0 M&T SA 2027 JOB 0 3mo
+15 How Do You Find Your First Commercial Property Deal? RE 5 3mo
+64 Living in greenwich as an analyst? IB 17 3mo
+8 UChicago Placement On Par With HYPSM? BSCH 10 3mo
+6 Interview Advice (Manager Selection Role) JOB 4 3mo
+18 Comp check — Associate at small first-time Swiss PE fund (CHF 90k base + deal fees + 0.5% carry). Fair or getting squeezed? PE 2 3mo
+9 MSF worth it as a way to land a job in US as European? Already got real deal experience. IB 1 3mo
0 Best Biohacks/ Health Tips You’ve Learned IB 1 3mo
0 GS SA27 IB 4 3mo
+12 Best path into sports, media, and entertainment? JOB 1 3mo
0 KKR PE off cycle 2026 PE 1 3mo
+12 Shifting careers from medicine to finance. JOB 2 3mo
0 PJT virtual superday London IB 3 3mo
+25 Deciding between Goldman TMT, Qatalyst, and UBS TMT IB 16 3mo
+9 Which Travel App Development Companies Are Actually Worth Shortlisting in 2026? OTH 0 3mo
+12 Capital Academy Course IB 4 3mo
+4 Chances of landing PE in Asia/LatAm/London post MBA PE 5 3mo
+54 Quitting REPE - thoughts on pivoting out of CRE? RE 28 3mo
+9 Refex Industries IT Raid : How Should Investors Evaluate This? INV 1 3mo
+26 Brookfield Property Group vs Brookfield Asset Management RE 13 3mo
+6 Strategic Finance Manager at Startup Equity Question CF 1 3mo
+7 What services are included in professional Travel App Development Services? OTH 0 3mo
+1 Keeping In Touch After Offer? JOB 3 3mo
+127 IB Energy Drink Tier List / Ranking IB 79 3mo
+9 Recruiting at Middlebury IB 8 3mo
+47 Comp Database - Repost/Update RE 8 3mo
+10 One Rock Capital / Analyst program? PE 7 3mo
+64 One Rock Capital - Thoughts? PE 69 3mo
+4 Bonus Clawback PE 4 3mo
+40 PE-> Strategic Finance -> HF. Story Problem. HF 7 3mo
+6 Intermediate Fasting / Eating Schedule IB 1 3mo
+15 WC Final: Spain v. Argentina OFF 17 3mo
+42 FT Networking: Better To Be Direct Or Indirect? ER 7 3mo
+7 JP MORGAN FULL TIME 2027 IB 12 3mo
+29 Joining a first-time fund vs declining UMM as an associate? PE 10 3mo
+42 IB Hours IB 23 3mo
+8 Left MF, trouble recruiting. Questions PE 4 3mo
+77 Interesting Scenario: Discord Strategic Finance Offer, or Keep Trying PE? PE 27 3mo
+2 Buy side ER case study ER 3 3mo
+13 Full ride to LBS, prior FIG/PC/restructuring internship experience, targeting BB/EB IB or GE, SA or grad scheme? IB 7 3mo
0 Seeking Advice on IB Analyst vs. Investment Firm Opportunity IB 1 3mo
+49 UBS Promotion or Lateral to Boutique? JOB 10 3mo
+35 Are There Any Good Funds to Be a VP At? PE 34 3mo
+12 JPM Technology Group NY 2026 IB 6 3mo
+7 Best podcasts to listen in Leveraged Finance / Credit roles?? OFF 11 3mo
+1 RBC TO associate / VP Posting IB 3 3mo
0 Best real estate gaming and lodging groups on the street?? IB 3 3mo

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 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

October 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

October 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

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101