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+4 Global Founders capital PE 4 6y
+17 Too late to reply to interview invite? JOB 3 6y
+32 Big four M&A team to IB? IB 12 6y
+32 Best European Language to learn? PE 15 6y
+10 How to get a competitive CV for HBS 2+2 BSCH 1 6y
+12 Mid-sized PE Firm Full-time or Internship at larger Shop? PE 1 6y
+13 Markets grad role to LevFin IB 3 6y
+21 Prestige vs career CO 1 6y
+14 First day at the job Advice CO 2 6y
+26 Picking the right Ag Trading Role: early career TR 12 6y
+8 Honest House Rankings 2019 IB 1 6y
+18 Please, roast my CV! Non-target, a bit weird background, first internship RES 7 6y
+3 In your opinion, what are the marginal impacts of the ECB's policy on valuations of banks and insurance companies in Europe ? CF 1 6y
+26 Client-Site Fuck Ups OFF 6 6y
+3 Deloitte Federal Consulting vs European Consulting Company (QVARTZ) - Effect on MBA Admissions CO 1 6y
+12 A brief introduction CO 1 6y
+3 Applying to graduate schools in Europe - How to report GPA? BSCH 1 6y
+12 Impact investing internship CO 2 6y
+35 BB IBD - HF vs. PE HF 5 6y
+30 Real Time Power Trading - US vs Europe TR 3 6y
+3 Catalyst capital? RE 1 6y
+3 Thoughts on Benson Elliot? RE 1 6y
+3 European VCs active in China PE 1 6y
+3 US Bank layoffs IB 1 6y
+3 European/ worldwide Industrial sector/ trends PE 1 6y
+5 Military service after undergrad IB 2 6y
+12 I really need some advice here IB 1 6y
+3 Specialities for mid market interview Europe PE 1 6y
+3 NPL/ Distressed Real Estate RE 1 6y
+12 BEST Internships for the Brand RE 1 6y
+6 Negative Cost of Debt? IB 3 6y
+37 Atypical Background - MBA Tiers to consider for future? BSCH 9 6y
+18 2 offers, which will lead to a HF job? HF 4 6y
+12 interview offer in IBD at GS, Job offer in AM. Which one? IB 1 6y
+13 Job offer in AM, interview offer in IBD at GS. Which one? AM 1 6y
+4 Question from a BB, please help. IB 2 6y
+21 Boris Johnson and hedge funds again HF 1 6y
+12 Leveraged Finance in Asia IB 2 6y
+3 Is it possible to score an asset management Summer Internship Abroad? AM 1 6y
+29 Math degree, Ivy League grad -- need advice for a late 30s male JOB 6 6y
+25 Advanced PE Technical Interview Questions PE 11 6y
+3 Thomas Cook closure- Expert inputs anyone OFF 1 6y
+14 Sagard PE 6 6y
+15 Wondering which banks have the worst retention problems IB 1 6y
+12 Internal Move Audit to Advisory JOB 3 6y
+14 Internal Move Big 4 CF 2 6y
+1 Please, destroy my resume for summer internship; especially regarding English RES 1 6y
+9 Morgan Stanley prep interview IB 1 6y
+3 Thoughts on Jefferies HC & TMT? IB 1 6y
+16 Exchange semester abroad BSCH 5 6y
+11 Fundamental funds that focus on international equities? HF 6 6y
+12 International Student US Finance Master BSCH 2 6y
+4 Harvard Extension vs. European Masters BSCH 4 6y
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+9 Thesis on options TR 1 6y
+3 Whole Loan, Performing / Reperforming Residential Mortgages Case Study JOB 1 6y
+37 alternative protein as investment area: What's your opinion OFF 9 6y
+11 Writing about a company in the cover letter JOB 5 6y
+3 BNP Paribas Salary IB 3 6y
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+22 Rotated thru ECM, S&T, real estate, and PE. My thoughts on them... JOB 3 6y
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+3 *European* 2020 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Thread IB 1 6y
+9 Alantra in Europe IB 1 6y
+18 Extremelly low GPA BSCH 3 6y
+16 Unproductive Big 4 internship: Good for business school apps? BSCH 3 6y
+12 Waste of time applying for a top MSc Finance with low 2:1 (62%)? BSCH 2 6y
+17 Any worry with the market? INV 3 6y
+13 Remote finance job for a 20 year old? JOB 2 6y
+12 BB Front Office possibilities as an Eastern European finance major TR 1 6y
+18 Real estate in a Big 4 for a future career RE 6 6y
+10 Starting in IB with no experience - help! IB 3 6y
+78 Feeling lost due to lack of guidance/support as a junior analyst HF 17 6y
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+33 As vague as it sounds, how do I "get good" at this job...? *details below* TR 11 6y
+3 Switzerland dispute with the EU TR 1 6y
+4 Risk-On, Risk-Off IB 2 6y
+14 Korean for consulting? CO 3 6y
+12 Transaction Advisory Service CF 1 6y
+12 AXA Venture Partners (CVC) Exits / comp PE 1 6y
+166 Investing in Yourself - How do you do it? OFF 60 6y
+3 Insead 1 Year MBA vs. Kellogg 2 Years BSCH 1 6y
+21 MBB Exchange to LatAM / SEA CO 1 6y
+3 FinModel differences around the world IB 1 6y
+17 Profile Evaluation Next Year MIF LBS/LSE/UCL/ICL/Warwick/Bacconi/HEC BSCH 3 6y
+9 Internship with a Central Bank. How is it seen by the private sector. JOB 1 6y
+3 Is that worth to travel for BCG and Mckinsey tests? IB 3 6y
+12 MSc or MBA for physical trading? BSCH 1 6y
+13 AFC Bocconi vs MiM ESCP Europe BSCH 1 6y
+38 No-name, One-man PE Shop - would you join in my situation? PE 7 6y
+27 Equity Fund Sales vs DCM - what's best for S&T ? TR 15 6y
+17 Hedge Fund as buy-side exit after IB ? HF 3 6y
+11 What would you choose between Corporate Banking in a large European commercial bank and Corporate Finance in a Big 4? JOB 5 6y

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 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 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 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (15) $434
  • Associates (46) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (80) $150
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $101
notes
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success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

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