+9 Anyone have experience on the IR side in a mid sized PE shop? PE 1 7y
+3 Citi IB Groups / Exit Opps IB 1 7y
+6 How old were you when you graduated from msc finance? BSCH 2 7y
+9 Debt shop modelling test HF 1 7y
+9 Debt shop modelling test HF 1 7y
+15 Co-GP structure! RE 3 7y
+15 Co-GP structure! RE 3 7y
+12 Breaking in after undergraduate: How? IB 1 7y
+24 Burning Man OFF 7 7y
+30 What’s the difference between “new technology” and “aging technology” at an investment bank? IB 8 7y
+9 What are Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Research? OTH 1 7y
+3 Biz Dev Comp? PE 1 7y
+11 suspended after finishing SA internship IB 4 7y
+3 Did I calculate accreted value right? OFF 1 7y
+12 Entering M7 at 33 CO 3 7y
+3 Can Industry Professionals Give us their story on college, how they broke in, their IB experience, etc? IB 1 7y
+186 No Offers Yet - What to do? IB 266 7y
+186 No Offers Yet - What to do? IB 266 7y
+15 Merger Model Case Study (opinion of more senior folk) IB 1 7y
+15 Merger Model Case Study (opinion of more senior folk) IB 1 7y
+23 Pre-asset Portfolio Company Equity Comp PE 3 7y
+14 career change? RE 2 7y
+14 career change? RE 2 7y
+6 My background fit? TR 1 7y
+12 Beginning Synergies Analysis OTH 1 7y
+3 What school has the best Career Center & Resources? JOB 2 7y
+9 Failure to Appear (For Traffic Fine) - Impact IB 1 7y
+24 5 Ways to Significantly Improve Your Resume IB 1 7y
+24 5 Ways to Significantly Improve Your Resume IB 1 7y
+6 RBC Tech Group in SF BSCH 1 7y
+6 RBC Tech Group in SF BSCH 1 7y
+6 RBC Tech Group in SF BSCH 1 7y
+12 Have Been Networking Without Results JOB 1 7y
+12 Have Been Networking Without Results JOB 1 7y
+19 F500 Intern Conversion Rate? CF 5 7y
+19 F500 Intern Conversion Rate? CF 5 7y
+9 Multi family office opportunity AM 1 7y
+20 MSRED worth $95k in debt? RE 12 7y
+20 MSRED worth $95k in debt? RE 12 7y
+3 Invest in residential VS REITS. RE 1 7y
+22 No developer fee in budget? RE 13 7y
+69 What would you ask the CEO of a company you're looking to invest in? ER 10 7y
+12 New Role Portfolio Analyst JOB 1 7y
+11 Are there any firms that take any entry level equity research associates? ER 2 7y
+69 Q&A: Non-target >>> Big 4 Valuation >>> Boutique IB Analyst IB 14 7y
+69 Q&A: Non-target >>> Big 4 Valuation >>> Boutique IB Analyst IB 14 7y
+5 Understanding Option Quotes TR 3 7y
+17 How to list this low GPA for IB roles? IB 15 7y
+4 Will be joining as an analyst in a few. What do you wish you would have known back when you started? IB 1 7y
+9 Oracle 1Z0-1002 Test Questions TR 1 7y
+3 Digital marketing Jupiter FL OTH 1 7y
+3 Digital marketing Jupiter FL OTH 1 7y
+6 Best groups to be in during a recession/ declining economy? IB 1 7y
+3 Any regrets on how you spent your earlier years working??? OFF 2 7y
+69 If this man made billions in Nigeria why can't we ? OFF 22 7y
+9 Intern Background Check Question AM 1 7y
+4 Even to those making their dream salary working the exact position they want at a BB, does anyone regret spending their time? OFF 4 7y
+14 Came to WSO for career advice and direction NUI 2 7y
+18 Hedge fund analyst compensation (experienced) HF 9 7y
+17 Getting into consulting after graduation CO 3 7y
+21 Undergrad College Decision IB 7 7y
+21 Undergrad College Decision IB 7 7y
+12 Odd Situation BB AM HELP AM 1 7y
+12 Odd Situation BB AM HELP AM 1 7y
+12 Is This Considered Weird? OTH 1 7y
0 Resume advice for a non-target career trek RES 3 7y
+15 Interview after Super Day IB 2 7y
+12 Fordham Gabelli Lincoln Center (160k debt) or Baruch? IB 1 7y
+12 Fordham Gabelli Lincoln Center (160k debt) or Baruch? IB 1 7y
+3 Moving from Non-Banking/Finance to IB IB 1 7y
+1 What's the cringiest thing you hear finance guys say or have heard a finance guy say (about finance) OFF 3 7y
+19 SS ER > HF. Network in from SS or MBA? HF 4 7y
+9 Structure for Cold Email with Investment Pitch for Activist Funds HF 1 7y
+9 Structure for Cold Email with Investment Pitch for Activist Funds HF 1 7y
+3 Asset Management / Buy-side, Industry Organizations IB 1 7y
+16 Job Interview: DCF or CAGR on regular (SIP-like) investment IB 4 7y
+9 Restructuring Recruiting Timeline 2020 IB 1 7y
+9 About ERM program in Columbia university BSCH 1 7y
+9 About ERM program in Columbia university BSCH 1 7y
+9 About ERM program in Columbia university BSCH 1 7y
+19 Life at a small Hedge Fund HF 5 7y
+1 Based on your present IRL experience in IB, which 3 industries are hosting the most M&A volume/activity? IB 1 7y
+3 Deleted IB 1 7y
+3 Best Group in Global Capital Markets/Financing Side of a BB IB 1 7y
+3 net absorption calculation RE 1 7y
+3 net absorption calculation RE 1 7y
+5 Which bank is better to work for, TD or Chase? JOB 4 7y
+5 Sit down opportunity with Goldman Sachs, how should I prepare? IB 2 7y
+9 Diligencing a HF employer HF 2 7y
+3 Journal articles on applied corporate finance IB 1 7y
+1 HFF Debt Analyst functions RE 1 7y
+30 Going Blind and Summer Internship IB 0 7y
+28 Sophomore with no internship for this upcoming summer CO 8 7y
+3 Does your undergradute school matter once you have earned an MBA? BSCH 1 7y
+3 Does your undergradute school matter once you have earned an MBA? BSCH 1 7y
+12 Late applications to business schools, a few difficult decisions. BSCH 1 7y
+12 Late applications to business schools, a few difficult decisions. BSCH 1 7y
+21 Soon-to-be MBA Grad Applying Out of Cycle JOB 5 7y
+11 Internship & Holidays OFF 3 7y
+152 Performance of Top Tier vs. Bottom Tier Analysts (Q&A in Comments) IB 33 7y

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

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