+2 Models RE 1 5y
+1 Importance of mandarin or Cantonese for IB in Hong Kong? Any thoughts? JOB 2 5y
+27 Big 4 Real Estate -> MF AM: Worth the pay cut upfront? RE 12 5y
+1 Background check taking forever. Should I worry? HF 4 5y
+23 Top Hedge Funds exits LONDON IB 7 5y
+21 MBB London vs Continental Europe for PE Exits (and MBA) PE 22 5y
+17 Best option for sophomore summer?! IB 7 5y
+8 Trimming down my list JOB 8 5y
+10 ESCP vs Cass for MSc in Real Estate BSCH 4 5y
0 Sophomore really in need of advice CO 3 5y
+32 College List Help.... JOB 20 5y
+61 EB post-MBA recruiting w/o pre-MBA experience IB 29 5y
+15 Family Business IB 6 5y
0 Ajax vs DIY systems OFF 1 5y
+9 Boutique IB capital raising IB 7 5y
+1 How Can I Not Waste My Winter Break? OFF 3 5y
0 Anyone with experience lateraling as an associate? PE 2 5y
+2 What would you go back and tell yourself as an IB analyst? IB 3 5y
0 Cricket News said that as the global coronavirus pandemic delayed the start of September OFF 1 5y
+18 Being more conversational in interviews JOB 5 5y
+9 Distressed funds that were able to grow AUM - why? HF 1 5y
+12 i-Bank Rock IB 4 5y
+7 PE Female Dress Code BSCH 4 5y
+2 going into consulting with a MS? CO 2 5y
+2 Should I be investing in the markets if i might want to go to b school? IB 3 5y
+33 Comparing Wake forest, Bucknell, Colgate, Villanova and Hamilton for investment banking BSCH 17 5y
0 Stripes Group - NY PE 5 5y
+37 Women in IB vs S&T? OFF 23 5y
+69 I need to get over her OFF 24 5y
+18 I Propose We Unionize and WFH Two Days a Week Post-COVID IB 8 5y
+13 Path to Impact Investing Firms? PE 5 5y
+21 Why is REPE pay so much lower than REIB RE 8 5y
+22 Advice for Bank Job OTH 6 5y
0 Changes in inventory went up more than the decrease in inventory balance sheet? IB 1 5y
0 Reverse Mergers/Alternative IPOs/Shell Companies. IB 1 5y
+23 How to go from Data Science to Investment Banking? JOB 9 5y
0 Murray Hill Apartments OFF 1 5y
0 How to approach reaching out/networking again? OFF 3 5y
0 Need help choosing between two offers OTH 2 5y
+3 Family office exit opps? PE 2 5y
+18 Should I try to get a higher GMAT for HaaS Part-time MBA? BSCH 1 5y
+4 PE investment memo for interview - ppt or written? PE 3 5y
+15 Jumping Ship Early - Do or Don't? IB 22 5y
+15 Incoming IB Analyst - Familiarization with CapIQ, FactSet, etc. IB 8 5y
0 Equity research & private investments ER 3 5y
+12 Career Path for Portfolio Mgmt (Straight Out of UG) RE 3 5y
+6 Business or engineering undergrad? BSCH 5 5y
+120 Beware of these "internships" OFF 80 5y
+8 How much of your personal wealth do you put in your hedge fund? HF 8 5y
0 Anyone feeling lonely during these days? IB 1 5y
+8 Cell Tower Acquisitions Strategy PE 8 5y
+12 Seeking consulting career coach CO 1 5y
+2 Which one is more political -PE or consulting? PE 3 5y
+11 Which job should I choose now if I want to end up in IB?? IB 3 5y
+14 Breaking into London MM through tier2 MSc BSCH 3 5y
0 Personal Finances in IB IB 1 5y
0 Breaking Back into IB (?) ... or something else IB 1 5y
+37 Where do modern Americans come from? OFF 20 5y
+23 Hawaii and Puerto Rico OFF 8 5y
+5 Any HYPSW transfer students here? BSCH 12 5y
+4 Start-up experience - Good or bad? JOB 2 5y
0 Where do I find filings for foreign companies? HF 2 5y
+31 Harvard Economics or Physics for Finance? IB 16 5y
+39 Help out an aspiring quant in hs HF 33 5y
+32 Should we legalize all drugs? OFF 10 5y
0 Private Fund at an Asset Management Firm PE 1 5y
+4 VETERAN SEEKING INTERNNSHIPS IB 4 5y
0 Steps to get into HBS/GSB? BSCH 1 5y
+10 Help me choose a shop IB 2 5y
+17 SA pending misdemeanor charge for marijuana possession JOB 22 5y
+32 Resume GPA Presentation RES 9 5y
+15 FT networking- can I be more direct? JOB 3 5y
+3 Bocconi MiF GMAT Average BSCH 1 5y
+28 2021 FT Applications JOB 56 5y
0 Sophomore internship better be in IB? IB 3 5y
+5 Bonus check just hit, what to invest in aside from VOO? OFF 4 5y
0 INFO on S&T TR 2 5y
0 Stuck between two possible offers IB 6 5y
0 Getting a finance-related entry-level job in the UK after brexit with no experience : am I screwed?! [salary threshold] JOB 1 5y
+30 Dealing With Anxiety OFF 11 5y
+4 IB at BB --> MBA at H/S/W --> IB at EB IB 6 5y
+7 GMAT for Consulting Recruitment (due to meh GPA) BSCH 2 5y
+9 What should I do with my personal portfolio? OFF 4 5y
+10 Appearing Unenthusiastic = Automatic Rejection? JOB 2 5y
+73 Demystifying the CPA Exam and Designation OFF 13 5y
0 BBs NYC expected return to office - any guidance? IB 1 5y
+16 IB OPT/CPT Advice IB 15 5y
+1 IB Healthcare Groups in SF IB 3 5y
+13 The long climb into FO.... TR 2 5y
+33 Best Roth IRA Platforms? AM 13 5y
0 Personal Trading Account to Roth IRA? OFF 2 5y
+127 Any Asian/Non-Diversity Males on This Forum? Future Career Concerns IB 29 5y
+8 Diluted Shares Calculation HF 5 5y
+254 Mini IPO for WSO? IB 97 5y
+3 Your thoughts on the rise of SPACs and Primary Direct Floor Listing on IB? IB 1 5y
0 Using Bloomberg Terminal with ultra-wide monitor? IB 2 5y
0 First job outside of audit help JOB 1 5y
0 Intermediate Capital Group PE internship vs Deloitte GPS Consulting PE 3 5y
+29 SFR deals gaining prominence in REPE? RE 21 5y
+6 Experience at BearingPoint? CO 2 5y

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.7%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (46) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (80) $150
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $101