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+38 Is anyone else worried about how western governments are trying to seize Russian peoples property without due process? OFF 29 4y
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+222 Anyone listen to rap? OFF 182 4y
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+84 What are some cool hobbies/things to do after work? OFF 292 4y
+141 How’s working in Hong Kong? IB 81 4y
+136 Q&A: From State School to MM IB Vice President Without an MBA IB 47 4y
+70 Heading into IB as Parents Divorce OFF 41 4y
+10 PJT Women’s Program 2021 IB 34 4y
0 Worst insults you heard on the job? OFF 3 4y
+109 Are LinkedIn Posts Really Necessary!? IB 28 4y
+1 Alliance Bernstein Research Associate 2022 ER 5 4y
+21 The drumpfy origin story OFF 21 4y
+16 Why do you watch television/sports? OFF 27 4y
0 What the fuck is “US bank”? IB 10 4y
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0 Morgan Stanley - Media and Communications IB 2 4y
+3 Top Distribution M&A Groups? IB 5 4y
+178 Trickle Down has failed almost as many times as Marxism OFF 98 4y
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Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.9%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
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Total Avg Compensation

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  • Associates (53) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
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