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0 BofA Lev Fin IB 1 1y
+8 On-cycle on 1-Year OPT? PE 11 1y
0 Fully furnished 1 bedroom apartment for rent in established neighborhood (Lund Sweden) OFF 0 1y
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+108 (Actual) 2024 Investment Bank Tier List IB 40 1y
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+84 Impenetrable Defense of Tariffs OFF 42 1y
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+68 Favorite Classic Movie OFF 79 1y
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+11 Entertainment Investment Banking IB 12 1y
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+116 Northwestern vs Berkeley IB 41 1y
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+3 JPM Private Bank Investment Professional Role? WM 1 1y
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Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 03 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • 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 97.9%
  • 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 (15) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101