+16 GMAT and Harvard 2+2 BSCH 3 4y
+68 Overwhelmed here, words of wisdom would help JOB 21 4y
+38 Want to go Big 4 Audit to IB JOB 6 4y
+14 Definitely likely to regret asking, but I need some honest opinions on how one may perceive my job candidacy. NUI 4 4y
+12 Indiana investment banking workshop admissions IB 1 4y
+25 Indiana Investment banking workshop chances IB 7 4y
+14 McKinsey or BCG? CO 7 4y
+12 Is my modeling experience typical? - MM Boutique Analyst IB 1 4y
+12 How accountable should you be held for your subordinates' actions? (Urban Meyer) OFF 0 4y
+7 William Blair vs Harris Williams IB 1 4y
+12 Switching from Endowment Analyst to sell side ER ER 1 4y
+49 The University of Chicago BSCH 33 4y
+15 Switch from MM M&A to CRE? RE 1 4y
+791 Summer Analyst dies at Lincoln International IB 167 4y
+16 Profile evaluation - which schools to apply? BSCH 6 4y
0 How strict GPA Requirements are when I apply Chicago MM firms? JOB 3 4y
+12 Breaking into Corporate banking from Commercial Banking JOB 1 4y
+3 CFA L1 June 2019 Chicago Study Group OFF 1 4y
+4 Minneapolis IB superdays IB 1 4y
+34 How do I get into an Ivy League university? OFF 22 4y
+15 Financial Analyst to Investment Banking IB 1 4y
+9 How selective is JPM CCBSI? IB 3 4y
+21 Corporate Development Internship. Now What? IB 16 4y
+3 Anyone doing the Booth School of Business summer program in Chicago? BSCH 1 4y
+20 2019 Full-Time Recruiting Recommendations IB 8 4y
+17 Best Places in Chicago to Get a Haircut OFF 12 4y
+21 Thoughts on Lincoln International Exit Opps (Chicago Office)? IB 16 4y
+28 Chi BBs Advice - GS/BAML/MS? JOB 16 4y
+11 Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance Summer 2019 JOB 12 4y
+3 Roommate in Chicago OFF 4 4y
+16 Commodity Hedging Firm Abroad, Interview Prep TR 2 4y
+3 Big 4 recruitment at the following schools BSCH 3 4y
+9 Phone Call With Head of a Firm (Asset Manager) IB 1 4y
+21 Transitioning from Top Automotive Company to Top Tier Management Consulting Firms (MBB) CO 5 4y
+22 Chicago Buy-Side Exit Strategy for Someone Not Local? PE 6 4y
+27 Phone Call with Well-Known Fund Manager HF 8 4y
+12 Rising Junior @ Non Target w/ Accounting Internship JOB 1 4y
+3 Which MSF program should I be targeting for banking? 3.0 IU kelley BSCH 2 4y
+12 MSc in Quantitative Finance vs. MSc in Finance and Accounting to get into IB? BSCH 1 4y
+3 Non-target SA 2019 recruiting IB 1 4y
+3 Notre Dame Master of Science in Finance Thoughts? BSCH 1 4y
+14 How to become RE Investment Analyst RE 4 4y
+49 RE Loan portfolio asset management exit opps? RE 8 4y
+11 Dresner Partners in Chicago IB 4 4y
+12 MM IB to HF HF 1 4y
+12 Best IBs for Industrials in 2018? IB 5 4y
+12 Accounting Intern Transitioning to Finance? JOB 1 4y
+21 Top 7 Donut Deals on National Donut Day OFF 6 4y
+3 Cheers to All NUI 1 4y
+13 Best MSF Schools for IB BSCH 3 4y
+3 How related and different are the roles of an Asset Management analyst to a Equity Research analyst AM 1 4y
+13 Lincoln International Summer 2019 Recruiting IB 7 4y
+24 Want to help a Summer Analyst supervisor? JOB 3 4y
+16 Can a Ross BBA grad land a job in Toronto? IB 11 4y
+3 J.P. Morgan Sophomore Development Program IB 1 4y
+9 Help Accepting Offers IB 9 4y
+24 Military Officer- Highest Real Compensation? IB 6 4y
+6 GS Chicago (FIG) vs. Citi Chicago vs. Moelis NY IB 1 4y
+24 HELP - OSU vs UIUC BSCH 11 4y
+3 BMO Capital Markets Exit Opportunities IB 1 4y
+11 Anyone needs apartment in Chicago? OFF 16 4y
+4 Custom Shirts in Chicago? FASH 4 4y
+3 Accelerated Super Day Experiences - HL Superday soon IB 2 4y
+12 MSF Chances with 3.61 GPA BSCH 2 4y
+9 Lateral Recruiting from Quantitative Risk to S&T? TR 1 4y
+22 State Semi-Target and MBA vs Low Target IB 14 4y
+30 WUSTL MS Finance Corporate Track VS Illinois Institute of Technology MS Finance BSCH 20 4y
+12 From Law to Finance. Advice Needed JOB 1 4y
+13 Indiana IBW BSCH 1 4y
+39 Is UChicago undergrad a Wall Street (IBD) feeder or no? BSCH 19 4y
+9 Best Places to Work in Chicago JOB 1 4y
+15 Investment Sales vs SaaS/Industrial/IT/Automotive Sales RE 1 4y
+25 MBA Placement to H / S / W with candidate profile IB 7 4y
+3 Goldman Sachs Chicago Office IB 1 4y
+28 Incoming freshman at University of Michigan BSCH 19 4y
+12 looking for perspective (career transition from military + MBA to finance) IB 1 4y
+21 How could you be so heartless INV 0 4y
+22 Commercial Banking Credit Analyst career path + exit ops? JOB 2 4y
+18 Updates on GS Recruiting Policy IB 5 4y
+14 Final Decision Undergrad B-School Poll IB 8 4y
+14 AM internship to Fixed Income role AM 10 4y
+27 Kanye and Trump: Bromance OF THE CENTURY? OFF 17 4y
+94 Non-Target Recruiting Guide Part I: Resume and Networking IB 11 4y
+420 Undergrad: Will UChicago give me more opportunities than Michigan (Ross)? BSCH 101 4y
+34 Undergrad: Michigan (Ross) or UChicago? OFF 9 4y
+3 Ross Undergrad Decisions WSO 1 4y
+3 Masters in finance Indiana Univeristy IB 2 4y
+3 Indiana University Masters Finance Online BSCH 1 4y
+12 Seeking advice regarding current internship. Plan on leaving for another one. JOB 1 4y
+9 Graduate student needs information on Internet of Things IB 1 4y
+3 Anyone hear of OFS (Orchard First Source) Capital in Chicago? IB 1 4y
+25 Starting a career in ER ER 15 4y
+71 From trader to consultant CO 45 4y
+12 Networking with other Non-Targets Email Header? JOB 1 4y
+3 Freshman Interested in Chicago IB 2 4y
+42 Chicago Job market ( Advice on breaking in) JOB 31 4y
+14 Vanderbilt vs. Amherst vs. Michigan (LSA) BSCH 3 4y
+4 Alumni Networking Question IB 1 4y
+24 Not 21 This Summer - Advice? IB 23 4y
+15 What Major to go into Corporate Finance? CF 2 4y

Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 04 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (20) $385
  • Associates (89) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (67) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”