+9 Non - Target to IB JOB 2 4y
+9 MD Ghosted networking emails now I have to work with him for recruiting JOB 4 4y
+9 JPMorgan Global Wealth Management Analyst 2017 WM 15 4y
+9 Wells Fargo PWM to IBD Chances? WM 6 4y
+9 Advice for an intern at BNY Mellon (private wealth management sector)? WM 4 4y
+9 Morgan Stanley PWM VS WM WM 3 4y
+9 Social Faux-Paus--What do I do? JOB 4 4y
+9 Companies Funding Employee Education RE 3 4y
+9 Startup Banker Says Hi VC 1 4y
+9 Portfolio Analyst PE Firm Interview (PE ops) PE 1 4y
+9 Commercial Banking Intern to S&T Analyst? TR 1 4y
+9 Where can I learn more about FX swaps and NDFs? TR 1 4y
+9 Financial Statement Books for IB IB 4 4y
+9 BlackRock full-time recruiting 2016 AM 58 4y
+9 PWM VS. IBD Analyst Salary & Exit Options at GS WM 4 4y
+9 Recommended sources, literature, etc for guidance in startup development VC 6 4y
+9 Starting a PWM Firm WM 6 4y
+9 LBO offline course PE 1 4y
+9 Healthcare-focused PE/HF/VC firms VC 1 4y
+9 How WSO Changed My Perspective SCSS 5 4y
+9 Administrative to Finance (ex. BX)?? PE 4 4y
+9 Questions about undergrad GPA BSCH 8 4y
+9 What fuckery is this? "IBD Talent Manager" at Goldman IB 4 4y
+9 Reach out to HR - Reapplicant? IB 2 4y
+9 Choosing Desk (seeking advice) TR 1 4y
+9 Project Finance Advisory at a big 4 vs Project Finance ratings at a CRA – Which one should I take? JOB 2 4y
+9 LA Venture capital VC 13 4y
+9 European Leveraged Finance to VC in silicone county? PE or B-school better chances for VC? VC 6 4y
+9 Will a Wealth Management Internship help me land a job/internship in S&T or IB? WM 27 4y
+9 Managing Relationship JOB 1 4y
+9 Outlook For PJT M&A NYC? IB 9 4y
+9 Best way to buy time on an exploding offer? JOB 1 4y
+9 Getting a SA in LDN after Masters JOB 1 4y
+9 Evercore Bonus Numbers IB 1 4y
+9 Group is in SF but I want NYC IB 7 4y
+9 Underwriter for top CRE Lender RE 3 4y
+9 Israeli Venture Capital Firm? VC 3 4y
+9 Fans of the TV Show Alone: What 10 items are you bringing? OFF 1 4y
+9 Intangible assets amortization schedule - model IB 1 4y
+9 How Do You Sell Your Wealth Management Internship in Interviews? WM 6 4y
+9 Has Anyone Taken 3 Month Stress Leave? IB 5 4y
+9 Comments for comments sake IB 5 4y
+9 IBD: LMM vs EB IB 5 4y
+9 Buy-Side or Sell Side? JOB 1 4y
+9 Considering lateraling midway through A1 JOB 3 4y
+9 Honours vs Masters BSCH 1 4y
+9 Quantitative Econ or Digital Econ masters? Or just start working? TR 1 4y
+9 Dumbest Bonus Buy IB 7 4y
+9 Why can’t reporting structure be more flat? TR 1 4y
+9 Is being a conqueror the most prestigious career possible? OTH 1 4y
+9 Asking for little career advice PE 3 4y
+9 How does Cowen compare to EB/BB for equity research? ER 4 4y
+9 How do you rebuild confidence and recharge going through the draining recruiting process? IB 1 4y
+9 Equity Research First Round Interview – Piper Sandler  ER 2 4y
+9 Are there ANY easy-going or great culture coverage or M&A groups in NYC? IB 10 4y
+9 Private Equity Internships - London, Paris or Other Capitals PE 1 4y
+9 Best-Paying Banks in Asia IB 11 4y
+9 How to Get Home Loan with Bad Credit? RE 1 4y
+9 MD Banter OFF 5 4y
+9 Hedging against materials/cap rate/interest rate inflation RE 3 4y
+9 Help! Renege lateral offer in the same building PE 2 4y
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+9 Deleted BSCH 1 4y
+9 UFC 271 OFF 14 4y
+9 Series 7 Tutoring - help! (NYC) IB 1 4y
+9 Does college major/field ranking matter at all for consulting? How does division placement work? BSCH 1 4y
+9 How do I know what internship opportunities are good for investment banking? JOB 7 4y
+9 Savings Advice? OFF 6 4y
+9 Do you think I can break into a solid MM (top MSF, IB experience) IB 1 4y
+9 It's not always a straightforward VC buyout VC 1 4y
+9 Should I use my Peerage Title on My CV RES 8 4y
+9 Careers in trading; how to pivot into it from AM? TR 1 4y
+9 Mentioning Deals I Follow JOB 1 4y
+9 Looks like Trump was right all along. OFF 8 4y
+9 Applying to Summer vs Full Time Analyst Positions as a Senior/Final Year Student TR 3 4y
+9 The Paladin is a half-DPS support class in Lost Ark OTH 1 4y
+9 Transition to IB: is my goal pragmatic? (please help!) IB 1 4y
+9 NYC renting brokers?? OFF 3 4y
+9 What does AM consolidation entail? IB 1 4y
+9 Which internship project to work on? IB 1 4y
+9 HireRight/Background checks JOB 1 4y
+9 New to WSO -- Looking for NYC Roommates! NUI 1 4y
+9 first time RE fund RE 1 4y
+9 Bocconi (MSc EMIT) vs ESMT Berlin (MiM) BSCH 4 4y
+9 SA Group Placement Questions JOB 2 4y
+9 From mid-cap to Large-Cap IB 1 4y
+9 Banking -> Exit Finance Opinions IB 5 4y
+9 Background Check | Ghosted Previous Employer JOB 2 4y
+9 Post Grad Job in IB/PE after having only PE experience JOB 5 4y
+9 Is M&A Superior ? IB 1 4y
+9 High School Gap year Finance internships JOB 2 4y
+9 Growth / VC interview prep - tips & prep buddies VC 2 4y
+9 Was it really that crazy to apply for this role? CF 1 4y
+9 Standard chartered reasoning exercise CF 1 4y
+9 How do you assess interest rate risk RE 1 4y
+9 Are there any crossover funds where you can work both on public and private side? PE 1 4y
+9 Former med student who withdrew in first year considerations for mba school BSCH 1 4y
+9 Eastern European Student -> IB in the West? JOB 1 4y
+9 Great Internship vs Permanent Full time contract JOB 1 4y
+9 Hey WSO, first post here.. Have a question about a potential position post grad.. MM IB firm focus in M&A, deal sourcing analyst role.. JOB 0 4y

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 No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (49) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101