+63 Is a 3.6 good enough 40 3w
+53 What am I doing wrong - networking 16 1w
+44 How to earn $250k right out of college. 32 5d
+31 General Advice on Navigating Current Job Market (Canada) 6 1w
+25 How much does fit actually matter to you? 10 2w
+24 need help as a rising junior for internship search 9 2w
+24 When should I break off on my own & how should I do it 12 1d
+23 FT recruiting after return offer 10 2w
+23 How to create time for interviews with other firms during internship? 12 1w
+22 WOMEN, PLS ANSWER (men can also chime on your perspective) 8 2w
+21 Past employer is jeopardizing job opportunities 9 3w
+21 College Rising Junior in Need of Direction 8 2w
+21 Ghosted from Blackrock after multiple interviews/superday 3 1w
+20 Did I srsly fuck up - turned down AC when unemployed 13 1w
+19 Should I Rush A Fraternity? 25 2w
+19 Politics to Finance 8 1w
+18 Recently Moved, Not Enjoying it and Wondering How Long to Stay 4 3w
+18 any breaking in advice? 17 3w
+18 Best career in finance + educational roadmap advice 5 2w
+18 MBB vs IB to MF/UMM PE in Europe 9 1w
+18 Follow up cold emails help! 4 1w
+18 Rising Jr. at Princeton feeling crushed by recruiting 13 1d
+18 Is the job market really that difficult or am I doing something wrong?  4 2d
+18 Will my dreadlocks be an issue for sophomore recruiting. 3 1d
+17 landing a first ib internship with only wealth management experience 2 3w
+17 Moving from Tech to Finance 7 3w
+17 The 3 Life Skills Investment Bankers Have That You Should Be Jealous Of 1 3w
+17 What does it mean when they say a bank has a good legal team for h1b visa sponsorship. 2 6d
+17 MMA fighter to IB/PE? - seeking career advice 7 3d
+17 Possible to get onto a trading floor without a degree? 6 24m
+16 Del 1 3w
+16 KBCM 2024 Analyst Role - NY or Cleveland Office? 34 1w
+16 Best work life balance? 9 2w
+16 Applying to and networking for Summer 2025 internships while working 2024 internship. Help 12 1w
+16 Struggling with Headhunters...Any Advice? 4 1w
+15 French vs German for IB in the EU 9 4w
+15 Leave off-cycle internship early to do a master 7 3w
+15 Reneging in tight-knit ecosystem 6 2w
+15 What are my best options and what do y’all think I should do 3 1w
+14 Feeling lost, do I have no choice but give up? 3 3w
+14 Rising Sophomore at CMU Seeking Investment Banking Advice 5 3w
+14 Help me pick my career 2 1w
+14 I think having an economics major is required for getting an offer 3 6d
+14 Be honest ? 4 4d
+13 Uchicago full price worth it? 3 4w
+13 Please help!! I have two job offers. One at a PE firm and one at a startup 1 4w
+13 Commercial Banking or Trade Support? 2 2w
+13 Am I doing enough? 7 3w
+13 Messed up A-Levels horribly, are spring weeks impossible now? 7 1w
+13 How to work in the US as a US citizen studying in the UK 4 2d
+13 How competitive am I currently? Should I stay local after college? 4 2d
+13 Am I Finished? 1 2d
+12 what made that PE candidate stand out to you? 1 1mo
+12 (CANT CHOOSE) I GOT 2 INTERNSHIP OFFERS, FRESHMAN (CANT CHOOSE) 2 3w
+12 Sorry, but GPA Panic... 2 3w
+12 what to do with 4.0 gpa 3 3w
+12 Staying in Touch with a Firm after Initial Outreach or Interview? 1 2w
+12 Deleted 6 2w
+12 Internship decision 1 1w
+12 Introduction Call with Headhunters 1 1w
+12 Breaking into WallStreet from third world country (IB), General advice. 3 1w
+12 What would you do in my situation? 0 4d
+11 Are New York, Chicago, and Toronto still worth it? 7 2w
+11 How necessary is drinking and partying to network for IB jobs? 4 2w
+11 NFL/NBA/NHL/MLB or IB/PE/HF to Maximize Prestige + Lifetime Earnings? 12 1w
+11 Is this offer the right choice? 2 1w
+11 Choosing an offer: MM boutique VS lower-tier BB 8 1w
+11 Should I even bother? 14 5d
+10 Internship Interviews Are 10x Less Stressful When You Already Know The Questions You’ll Be Asked. Here Are 2 Ways To Get The Questions Ahead Of Time. 2 3w
+10 When Should I Follow Up Again (if at all) ? 3 2w
+10 3.6 GPA, semi target– struggling to convert networking calls into interviews 3 3w
+10 Messy situation, need advice (internship) 4 3w
+10 Boxing vs IB/PE/S&T/HF Career 3 2w
+10 Transfer Student- Rising Junior - Advice? 1 2w
+10 Pay for remote work 1 2w
+10 Recently Laid Off Analyst 1 From MM IB - What to Do From Here? 3 1w
+10 Boutique IB in London vs. Corp M&A at large insurance firm 1 1w
+10 Future uncertainties 2 3d
+10 First job decision: IFC vs AKKR 1 4d
+10 Job Search Advice 3 2d
+10 Startup roles post IB vs. PE 2 2d
+9 Trying to get literally any job in financial services 1 1mo
+9 No specific job details even though internship starts in 3 weeks 1 4w
+9 Am I wasting an opportunity to leave IB too early? 1 4w
+9 Bad grades due to traumatic incident.... what is my chance in finance? 3 3w
+9 Destroy my Cold Email Template 2 4w
+9 IB Vs. CRE Dilemma 3 3w
+9 moving overseas - possible? 3 3w
+9 Off the Record reference check ruined job opportunity/former employer jeopardizing job opportunities 1 3w
+9 Underemployed, impatient or arrogant? 1 3w
+9 US MM/LMM vs. Australian BB/EB. 1 3w
+9 Using client to network into PE? 1 3w
+9 Getting a Freshman Summer Internship This Late? 2 3w
+9 Does a 4 year gap ruin my chance at high finance? 2 3w
+9 INTERSHIP IN SEARCH FUND OR CF BOUTIQUE?? 1 3w
+9 How to Become the Best Commercial Banker Ever? 1 3w
+9 Real Estate M&A/Noteworthy Deals 1 3w
+9 2024 FT Advice Recent Grad 1 3w
+9 3.5 GPA USC Junior, only little experience 1 2w
+9 Ghosted by Goldman? 5 2w

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Perella Weinberg Partners New 98.9%
  • Lazard Freres 01 98.3%
  • Harris Williams & Co. 24 97.7%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 19 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.9%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 97.7%
  • Moelis & Company 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.9%
  • Perella Weinberg Partners 18 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 16 97.7%
  • Moelis & Company 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (22) $375
  • Associates (93) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (69) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (206) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (149) $101
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