+26 Frequent Batch Auctions OFF 10 3y
+70 Have kids always been this sweaty IB 17 3y
+9 Building an asset structure for wealth creation OFF 1 3y
+19 Excel Test / Data Analysis (vs. Investment Modelling) RE 3 3y
+10 Early days on the trade desk TR 2 3y
+7 Help with EU bachelor decision BSCH 7 3y
+12 relatively easier to get into? IBD vs DCM vs S&T TR 6 3y
+8 WU Vienna vs Erasmus School of Economics BSCH 8 3y
+103 Doing Personal Investment While Working as IBD Analyst IB 122 3y
+6 Starting networking before Master's in USA? BSCH 1 3y
+3 Estimates to when 2025 on cycle will begin? PE 1 3y
+23 Technical Questions PE 14 3y
+3 Bonuses for IR in PE/PC? PE 2 3y
+3 Rejected or waitlisted? JOB 6 3y
+9 London tech to finance JOB 2 3y
+3 Associate comp Increase after new fundraise? PE 1 3y
+45 Sabbatical after PE PE 12 3y
+54 Do you think banks over-fired? OFF 13 3y
+3 Do Infra Funds Recruit On-Cycle? PE 6 3y
+3 GE/VC Analyst Recruitment Timeline VC 2 3y
+23 MMHF perf YTD HF 43 3y
+3 Harris Williams Rep / Industry Deal Flow IB 1 3y
+3 Model Templates PE 1 3y
+3 2 day deal - Garmin fenix 6x Pro Solar - $600 off OFF 1 3y
+51 Thoughts on Power and Renewables IB IB 11 3y
+9 FT Recruiting - Real Estate RE 14 3y
+10 Socal Commodities Trading TR 3 3y
+11 West coast macro funds HF 3 3y
+6 How do I stand out if I mostly write about career-related experience? RES 1 3y
+3 Off-cycle guidance for infra? PE 2 3y
+7 Capital Markets to PE PE 2 3y
+6 What are the exit opps for Big 4 UK Restructuring and Turnaround? IB 3 3y
+3 MBAs -- Worth it? IB 1 3y
+15 Initial call after cold emailing. JOB 10 3y
+3 MBA out of School and Non-Target BSCH 1 3y
+3 Excel Courses OFF 1 3y
+25 Starting a boutique because of a banger name? OFF 11 3y
+12 Info on Citadel CAP HF 7 3y
+9 Is IB for me? JOB 4 3y
+19 Transfer Chances BSCH 13 3y
+17 Can you be good at this job without loving the markets? HF 5 3y
+4 PERE/Developer MBA summer associate programs for 2024 RE 3 3y
+22 Multi-year long term investing thesis HF 15 3y
+21 Starting my own small fund HF 7 3y
+3 Breaking into IB or PE: LBS MFin or Bocconi MBA BSCH 4 3y
+20 Secondaries Admin / Legal Work PE 6 3y
+4 Firms with Pharma-specific cases CO 1 3y
+27 unreal internship anxiety OFF 7 3y
+9 Spending a month in NY for training OFF 6 3y
+4 Deloitte Corporate Finance compensation IB 2 3y
+6 What internships would be more relevant to S&T TR 1 3y
+4 Landed associate promotion. Looking for advice IB 1 3y
+8 How to prep for L/S Research Analyst role? HF 1 3y
+6 Associate 1 to Associate 2 Comp Progression PE 2 3y
+10 delete OFF 7 3y
+3 IB to HF: Notice Period / Garden Leave? IB 1 3y
+17 Picking a Vertical as a Summer Analyst IB 17 3y
+3 What to list on my resume for PE recruiting when I haven't/barely started FT IB? PE 1 3y
0 Investment Banking in Belgium JOB 2 3y
+98 Objective College Rankings post NDvGU thread BSCH 50 3y
+6 Deleted CO 4 3y
+3 15 years in Commercial Banking w/ strong network of HNW individuals. Looking to transition to WM. Which route should I follow? AM 1 3y
+14 What is it like working at Piper Sandler? IB 6 3y
+6 MBA for Career Progression in Investment Banking BSCH 1 3y
+15 ADIA PE PE 6 3y
+8 PE middle office role PE 2 3y
+9 UK Bank Account IB 24 3y
+6 AQR moving forward? HF 1 3y
0 Searchlight vs Crestview? PE 2 3y
+6 Pivoting into Finance (HF/PE/TR) HF 1 3y
+13 UVA vs. UT McCombs Transfer for MBB CO 15 3y
+7 I founded a social networking website and I want to put this on my resume. How should I proceed? JOB 6 3y
+6 Struggling in life right now JOB 8 3y
+9 Case study round (advice needed) PE 1 3y
+10 Ball Watch Co FASH 5 3y
+9 PE Recruiting from Centerview JOB 2 3y
+3 CFI vs TTS vs BIWS vs WSP OFF 1 3y
+3 Quant SS ER? ER 4 3y
+42 SMU OR UMIAMI BSCH 17 3y
+6 Delete IB 3 3y
0 Caught watching p*rn OFF 9 3y
+124 Lazard MD fired IB 48 3y
+11 I Broke Into VC as an Undergrad -- Now, how do I learn as much as possible? VC 3 3y
+3 Deciding between two offers - Ardea (with seniority bump) or UMM/MF PE JOB 1 3y
+7 Huge Friday VDR Dump IB 1 3y
+15 Stanford GSB with low GPA BSCH 25 3y
+8 Any insights on Citadel Equity Quantitative Research (EQR) team? HF 9 3y
+6 Tips for first day as an equity trader TR 2 3y
+4 PE ops role vs. PE investment team associate long term career track PE 1 3y
+3 Best resources/strategies/methods to study/memorize/learn technicals for IB in preparation for recruiting season? JOB 1 3y
+8 Lateral hire or Postgrad for IB? IB 3 3y
+3 Which chapters should I study - Heard on the street JOB 1 3y
+14 Leg lengthening procedure PE 16 3y
+12 Is multi-asset a dead end or are there any other exit opps? AM 3 3y
+11 What is the best way to lateral in AM? AM 1 3y
+12 FinTech to IB Transition IB 1 3y
+19 Oncycle PE Reference Checks PE 5 3y
+15 Test Run VC 2 3y
+28 Infinite Return RE 9 3y
+3 How in the world do I prepare for case studies? JOB 1 3y

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.3%

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