+148 Vista Equity Partners 2021 PE 155 3y
+148 Financial Technology Partners: reputation/deal flow/pay/exit opps? IB 110 4y
+148 Cringe-worthy LinkedIn Profiles | 2020 WSO Championship OFF 74 4y
+148 Let's Talk Saving IB 58 4y
+148 Honestly what're your thoughts on Aliens and Extraterrestrials OFF 54 4y
+148 We should ban high schoolers from WSO except on a dedicated college-picking forum OFF 51 4y
+148 Q&A: Private Equity Analyst at African Impact Investor OFF 102 4y
+148 Glenn Youngkin, Ex-Carlyle CEO, is now the GOP nominee for Governor of Virginia. OFF 168 4y
+148 IBP Institute Announces Investment Banking Professional (IBP) Credential IB 22 4y
+148 Chose Evercore over GS & MS for Full Time - Did I make the right choice? IB 46 5y
+148 Crips vs. Bloods: which is more prestigious? OFF 144 5y
+148 Why the WSO Obsession with Acquisitions? RE 51 5y
+148 Incoming Barclays FT 2020 IB 187 6y
+148 2021 On-Cycle Private Equity Recruiting PE 144 6y
+148 Dating App Photos for Guys? OFF 92 6y
+148 How I messed up my career and then got it back on track SCSS 21 6y
+148 BBs as Ivy Leagues IB 33 6y
+148 Rejection OFF 52 6y
+148 Race/Ethnicity in Business- Is being an African American a disadvantage? IB 95 6y
+148 How have you quit? RE 68 6y
+148 Recently received an offer from Goldman Sachs IB 44 8y
+148 Losing the thing you cared about most OFF 33 8y
+148 Ask an experienced senior analyst anything ER 86 8y
+148 Not invited to colleague's wedding, insulting? OFF 46 9y
+148 Can international students get hired? IB 177 9y
+148 Labor Force Participation Rate RE 67 10y
+148 1st Year HF Analyst taking questions HF 74 10y
+148 Q&A With a Buy Side Analyst at Real Estate Investment & Development Firm RE 67 11y
+148 All you freshman need to stfu and relax IB 93 15y
+147 IB Tier List based on Prestige, Dealflow, Comp, Exits, Culture IB 53 4mo
+147 The end of Ivey Business School IB 56 6mo
+147 Wealth Management WM 147 9mo
+147 Would they still be the GOATs today? And WTF can you do now? HF 50 10mo
+147 What makes a superstar? HF 56 1y
+147 D IB 61 1y
+147 Casual Racism in PE (London) OFF 65 1y
+147 How to Leave Real Estate When It's All You Have Done? RE 33 1y
+147 What's OCR like at your school? IB 118 1y
+147 What US city will see the most residential appreciation over the next 15 years? RE 109 1y
+147 NYC vs the South RE 63 2y
+147 Hey Target Kids - Stop Networking With Me JOB 91 2y
+147 What careers are there that pay very well that are atypical (i.e. non-PE, IB, etc.) or less considered? OFF 106 2y
+147 Intuitive Explanation of The Levered Beta Formula IB 121 2y
+147 I’m out, last thought IB 34 3y
+147 Differences between CRE vs REPE RE 55 3y
+147 The “doesn’t take notes” analyst IB 35 3y
+147 Definitive Wharton Clubs Rank BSCH 60 3y
+147 Why are Equity Research and Investment Management looked down upon? AM 79 3y
+147 so... what's the greatest rap song of all time? OFF 91 4y
+147 Rejected everywhere... JOB 175 4y
+147 Will I lose my IB internship if I get arrested during a peaceful protest? IB 39 4y
+147 Intern Return Offer Rate IB 35 4y
+147 I have the shittiest time dealing with HR. OFF 53 4y
+147 Q&A: 2nd Year Analyst at McKinsey in Europe CO 42 4y
+147 How to Overcome Class Barriers IB 53 4y
+147 Take on Bear Stearns? IB 371 5y
+147 Understanding SPAC OFF 39 5y
+147 16 Years On, Never Forget OFF 19 5y
+147 Where do Most Investment Banking Analysts end up? IB 62 5y
+147 dude, what happened to Guiliani? OFF 77 5y
+147 Limiting Lifestyle Creep and Actually Living Below Your Means OFF 75 5y
+147 Q&A: I'm an Investment Analyst working at a long-only and L/S fund OFF 86 5y
+147 Q&A: Recent Law School Graduate at a T30 IB 85 6y
+147 2016 McKinsey insight and BCG bridge2BCG status updates for APD CO 289 6y
+147 GOP wipeout in Virginia OFF 47 6y
+147 The decline of Chicago prop trading TR 130 6y
+147 Why Do a Ph.D in Finance? OTH 134 6y
+147 Canadian Business Schools! BSCH 201 6y
+147 Views on the future of Private Equity PE 90 6y
+147 Keeping Management Motivated Post-Exit PE 44 6y
+147 Q&A: From LevFin Analyst to Tennis Pro IB 48 6y
+147 Q&A- Undergrad to PE (Ask me anything) PE 46 6y
+147 2018 APD MBB Full Time Recruiting CO 286 7y
+147 Body hacks and energy boostings for productivity OFF 73 9y
+147 Q&A: CS/Finance Major -> Software Engineer OTH 47 9y
+147 This NYC Barmaid Hates You IB 103 10y
+147 Military Vets with MBAs Recruited Heavily IB 93 10y
+147 Concessions for Taxing The 1% OFF 121 14y
+146 EVR is not an EB IB 36 3mo
+146 Do I quit IB for YouTube IB 60 1y
+146 Did you learn more in PE or consulting? PE 40 1y
+146 What's going on with Highland Capital? HF 48 1y
+146 Is it appropriate to take time off after a breakup? OFF 35 2y
+146 Is Corporate Banking that much worse than IB? IB 82 2y
+146 I finally made it… but I have no friends IB 47 3y
+146 Sensitivities...... RE 56 3y
+146 I can’t be Alone on This OFF 25 3y
+146 Actual May 2023 Prestige Rankings IB 54 3y
+146 DELETE RE 59 3y
+146 J.P. Morgan HireVue Interview Questions: What to Expect IB 89 3y
+146 Q&A : Principal in Middle Market PE PE 61 4y
+146 Tech, which is becoming increasingly sophisticated, will replace investment bankers IB 79 4y
+146 Should Executive pay be capped? OFF 40 4y
+146 1 year into MBA: Things I wish I knew BSCH 33 4y
+146 BB Debt Capital Markets - Exit Opps / Comp IB 86 4y
+146 Am I dumb for turning down GS for a lower ranked firm? WSO 72 4y
+146 Calling PMs/buyside Analysts - The whole China thing HF 49 4y
+146 Which banks are poised for growth in the next 5-10 years? IB 83 5y
+146 7 Uncommon Pieces of Advice for College OFF 31 5y
+146 Interview with Simple As...Hedge Fund Analyst IB 45 6y

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

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

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (51) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (26) $182
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101