+136 JOB 47 14h
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0 Test post up FASH 2 16s
0 Test post up FASH 2 2m
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+32 Pro tips to exercising during ASO stint PE 14 17m
+186 Ideal College/Recruiting Timeline JOB 39 16s
+4 Best way to start networking into IB / PE PE 1 2m
+6 HR call after superday, thoughts? IB 0 37m
0 Test post up FASH 2 27s
0 Test post up FASH 2 1m
+3 Any insight on GS 2024 Investment Banking Lateral Interview? IB 4 23s
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+38 Sharpest MM investors PE 40 50m
+16 Fisher Brothers RE 5 52m
+12 Starting Personal Account HF 4 1m
+2 Berkshire Global Advisors? IB 3 9s
+21 Absolutely ZERO other exits, about to get fired from HK investment banking, please help! JOB 5 1h
+90 Would I be stupid to pass on Columbia (undergrad) BSCH 38 26m
+2 Liontree Adult Entertainment group IB 0 1h
0 bgl super day IB 0 3s
+115 If Tik Tok is forced to sell, what banks do you think would be involved in the deal? IB 58 51s
+9 Aleutian Capital IB 0 1h
+80 Updated LA Banking Scene (2024) IB 57 1h
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+62 Why do VCs love frauds so much? VC 25 1h
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+158 Private Credit Resources and Prep CR 47 1h
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0 Carlyle RE Acquisitions Modeling Assessment RE 2 2h
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+143 IB SA 2025 thread - Canada IB 449 21m
+2 Any R course recommendations? HF 2 1h
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+103 Any info on Jim Donovan GS Md IB 89 40m
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0 How much Weight Does a Global Group Head Referral Have in Interview Process JOB 1 1h
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+37 Best merger arbitrage hedge funds HF 35 3h
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+49 PIMCO Distressed & Special Sits? HF 38 3h
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+60 Why Is It Called Investment Banking? IB 21 2h
0 Undergrad Selection - Middlebury Vs Rice Vs Claremont McKenna BSCH 1 3h
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0 KeyBanc SA Interview Questions IB 29 2h
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+26 How risky is Point72 Academy? HF 25 5h
+20 Rokos Capital - Thoughts on the culture? HF 20 5h
+196 Is my life over after not getting GS? IB 37 5h
0 If you could go back… RE 0 3h
+20 How do I become Sigma OFF 15 4h
+12 How much German is required for an IB SA/Analyst role in Zurich? IB 5 5h
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+69 Affair with my Associate… In Desperate Need for Advice OFF 27 3h
0 Will PE Buy a Home Services Franchise? PE 2 5h
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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 (87) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
notes
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success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

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