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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
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Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
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  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
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Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
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