+129 HF Analyst: The Things I Know For Sure HF 45 11y
+129 Removed but you guys rock BSCH 102 12y
+129 US Debt Growing at $10 Million a Minute OFF 86 14y
+129 PULLING RANK OFF 56 14y
+128 Outlook for UBS IB 39 4mo
+128 My sister is doing a PhD in machine learning, and she keeps telling me that I will regret not studying CS and aligning my career goals without considering the advancements in AI. Should I be concerned? OFF 39 4mo
+128 THE ONLY RANKINGS LIST THAT IS ACCURATE IB 43 4mo
+128 Ivy league girls OFF 148 5mo
+128 Finally made £500k all-in in London but feel bored. CR 52 7mo
+128 Make it make sense: BTR RE 74 9mo
+128 BofA Spiraling? IB 63 10mo
+128 Zohran Rent-Controlled Apartment OFF 82 11mo
+128 How are there people who think BX shooter was justified? OFF 48 1y
+128 I LOVE THIS FUCKING COMMUNITY OFF 22 1y
+128 Should I Leave My IB Gig? An Honest Conundrum IB 22 1y
+128 Return Offer Waitlisted IB 61 1y
+128 Told my MD how I got the discount rate OFF 19 2y
+128 Stay at Bayes(Cass) or switch to Nottingham for IB prospects? IB 41 2y
+128 PE Firms with Gentrification Strategy PE 37 2y
+128 Shame on you, BofA. But also, the industry needs to change. IB 17 2y
+128 Career experts recommend you put some ridiculous stuff on your LinkedIn RES 37 2y
+128 Private Credit 2023 Bonus Megathread CR 131 2y
+128 Data: Average Private Equity Compensation and Carry from Associate to Managing Partner PE 60 3y
+128 How the hell do you stay healthy in sweat shop groups? IB 38 3y
+128 Peter Thiel (Billionaire and VC legend) hates MBAs. Thoughts? IB 67 3y
+128 Any Good Books To Read? IB 67 3y
+128 Why does IU Kelley get so much hate despite being a top ranked school? BSCH 51 3y
+128 Worth It: Moving from NYC to SF/LA? PE 38 3y
+128 Romance my way into PE? PE 50 3y
+128 Convince me not to buy an M2 OFF 71 4y
+128 Life Plan (for Everyone) to Ponder IB 63 4y
+128 My path from non-target to BB IB IB 21 4y
+128 What can be done about guns in America? OFF 77 4y
+128 Do schools stop you from actually learning? OFF 68 4y
+128 Dave Ramsey OFF 65 4y
+128 What was the worst pain you have ever felt? OFF 88 4y
+128 1st Big Boy Paycheck - Keep your heads up! SCSS 23 4y
+128 Have it your way IB 25 4y
+128 Q&A: 25 years Sales / Trading Experience TR 38 4y
+128 I'm long office properties RE 42 4y
+128 Bullied by female junior? IB 69 5y
+128 WSO's Best Real Estate Books RE 47 5y
+128 Overemphasis on fit IB 42 5y
+128 Which BBs have the nicest offices and perks? IB 56 5y
+128 Why do you think you got the offer? IB 69 5y
+128 The ultimate case for immigration. OFF 64 5y
+128 Do you have jealous/resentful family members? OFF 44 6y
+128 Biggest fuck up as an intern/ analyst? OFF 37 6y
+128 US government weighs suspending OPT and H1-B OFF 63 6y
+128 My Story: Extreme non-target to top BB SCSS 22 6y
+128 How safe is the US (for visitors) now? OFF 49 6y
+128 Dirk Vs Lebron the reason OFF 99 6y
+128 (Future) Californians are stupid: evidence from high school assessments OFF 42 6y
+128 Your Model of Life Is Wrong OFF 62 6y
+128 Global Macro's Future "Stars" - Where Are They Coming From? HF 35 6y
+128 How to wake up in the morning JOB 242 6y
+128 New WSO Logo is Here WSO 26 6y
+128 UFC Turning into WWE OFF 66 7y
+128 Q&A: BlueWing Part 2: Endowments, Foundations, & Asset Allocators AM 34 8y
+128 Why is banking becoming more competitive? IB 38 8y
+128 We're Totally Living in a Simulation OFF 56 8y
+128 Quick Word of Advice - An Easy Way to Differentiate Yourself IB 131 9y
+128 Operations:beware IB 102 9y
+128 What is your go-to office snack? OFF 139 9y
+128 Short Apple Shares OFF 159 15y
+127 IB Energy Drink Tier List / Ranking IB 79 1mo
+127 Q&A: TPG Capital Associate Experience PE 74 3mo
+127 NEWSFLASH: UBS FALLS OUT OF BULGE BRACKET AS M&A RANKING SLIPS TO #24 IB 19 5mo
+127 Non-traditional path to RX: 31 YO, military background, ran distressed business IB 47 5mo
+127 Q&A: Corp Dev > Strategic Finance > VC VC 49 8mo
+127 Why do people go into consulting? CO 60 9mo
+127 If you were to buy a franchise, which one would it be? OFF 100 11mo
+127 How bad was MF MBA placement this year PE 80 1y
+127 WSJ Article on Baird Industrials IB 14 1y
+127 Rothschild hiring Jonathan Kaye IB 33 1y
+127 PE Firms With Good Work Cultures PE 81 1y
+127 Q&A: McKinsey BA CO 137 1y
+127 The MBB delusion OFF 10 2y
+127 Banking with chronic health issues IB 96 2y
+127 What are you investing in? INV 92 2y
+127 NAME AND SHAME - ALTMAN SOLON RESCINDING FT OFFERS ALREADY GIVEN OUT CO 13 2y
+127 Does Your PE Fund Let You Co-Invest? PE 74 3y
+127 Biggest bonus of your career HF 91 3y
+127 GPA as a Predictor of Success OFF 95 3y
+127 Female Bankers OFF 79 3y
+127 Biggest Fail at Work? IB 53 3y
+127 What to Order in Coffee Chats? JOB 39 3y
+127 Anyone else miss school? OFF 38 4y
+127 Let's Talk Recession Risks in Real Estate RE 54 4y
+127 Just hit the desk - feeling terrible IB 40 4y
+127 GSB overtaking HBS? BSCH 47 4y
+127 Unpacking Corporate Banking at Citi/BAML? IB 50 4y
+127 Best Non-Fratagonia Vest FASH 60 4y
+127 Please help! Renegging on an offer and boss threatening to cancel me JOB 32 4y
+127 Brain drain in finance? IB 60 4y
+127 Seriously, why not Data Science instead of IB/PE? IB 48 4y
+127 HF vs Career Banker @ CVP/PJT? HF 41 4y
+127 TN Economist Category Visa Changes Dec 19, 2017 - Any TN Economists Working in Hedge Funds? HF 109 4y
+127 Beautiful 25 Year Old Girl OFF 97 5y
+127 Banks with easy hours IB 74 5y

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