WSO Hall of Fame: Investment Banking Forum


The Wall Street Oasis Investment Banking Hall of Fame provides a comprehensive collection of some of WSO's best discussions on the investment banking industry. Keep in mind this Hall of Fame does not include Q&A sessions by WSO veterans. To view a full list of Q&A’s & Interviews please navigate here. If you think we missed a post that should be included in the Hall of Fame, please e-mail [email protected] the request.


Click on a Topic Below to Reveal the Best Relevant Discussions:

What is Investment Banking?
WSO Investment Banking Industry Reports
Interested in Investment Banking? START HERE
Young People of WSO: What is with this fascination towards IB?
Investment Banking Salary & Compensation, Average Bonus in Banking
Investment Banking Hours - What to Expect?
Why Investment Banking?
Investment Banking Analyst: A True Day in the Life
P/E vs. EV/EBITDA - Advantages/Disadvantages?
EBITDA vs. Operating Cash Flow vs. Free Cash Flow
Working in FIG (Financial Institutions Group) - An Overview.
An Overview of Technology Media and Telecom (TMT) - Part 1 of 2
An Overview of Technology Media and Telecom (TMT) - Part 2 of 2
Investment Banking in the UK - An Overview
Basic Overview of the Consumer Sector
Oil and Gas Overview
IBD vs. Capital Markets - How different are they?
Healthcare Overview... Part 1?
Overview of Leveraged Finance
Just So You Guys Know...
David and Goliath: The Boutique and The Bulge Bracket
WSO Finance Dictionary

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 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 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 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

April 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

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (145) $101
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