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0 Strategy& - Review - Generalist CO Data 1y
+53 Eastdil Secured RE 22 1y
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+112 Don’t become the “cheap labor” guy ER 20 1y
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+9 Non-hub to NYC early-stage/growth VC in 6–12 months — how to position? VC 4 1y
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+21 Rolled Off BB IB Analyst Program — Bonus Payout After Exit IB 17 1y
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0 Goldman Sachs - Review - Credit Risk Data 1y
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0 Pontus Capital Analyst Position RE 0 1y
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+32 Avoid This II-Ranked ER Team – Toxic Culture, High Turnover ER 11 1y
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Career Advancement Opportunities

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 99.0%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 04 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (17) $409
  • Associates (58) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (29) $183
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (77) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

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success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

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