2022 Investment Banking Compensation Report
Understanding Investment Banker Salaries and Bonus Trends. To gauge the financial health of the investment banking sector, one can look at the trends in salaries and bonuses.
Wall Street’s MD Hiring Spree May Freeze Promotion Pipelines Through 2027
Wall Street’s aggressive hiring of external Managing Directors with two-year guaranteed compensation has frozen promotion pipelines through 2027, creating cascading bottlenecks where Vice Presidents and Directors face blocked advancement and increased competition from experienced former Directors willing to “retrack” at lower titles and pay.Retry
What Investment Banks Might Start Looking for as AI Reshapes Junior Roles
Explore the investment banking AI impact on recruiting and how it may changes the skills needed for junior bankers.
JPMorgan’s AI Strategy Could Eliminate Two-Thirds of Junior Investment Banking Jobs in New York and London
Two-thirds of junior investment banking jobs in New York and London could disappear under JPMorgan’s new AI strategy.
Elite Boutique Faces Disability Discrimination Trial Over Analyst’s Work Hours
Explore the debate on analyst work hours and the impact of overnight shifts on health in the financial industry.
Banks May Need to Reassess Hiring Practices Given New H-1B Proclamation
Investment banks will likely reserve H-1B sponsorship for only senior positions and highly specialized roles where the $100,000 investment can be clearly justified—a dramatic shift from current hiring practices.
Investment Banking Recruiting Market: A New Reality Check
The investment banking recruiting landscape has reached a fascinating inflection point. While deal flow is rebounding and banks contemplate potential staffing shortages, we’re witnessing a peculiar equilibrium where traditional power dynamics have been completely upended.
Interview Inflation: A Career Navigation Guide for Investment Bankers
Why that elite firm interview might be messing with your career decisions
We’ve all seen it: one solid interview round at a top-tier bank suddenly makes every other opportunity feel “beneath” you. It’s human nature, but it can derail smart career planning.
Strategic Alliance: Why SMBC and Jefferies Are Deepening Their Partnership
The potential expansion of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group’s (SMBC) stake in Jefferies Financial Group from 15% to approximately 20% represents more than just a financial investment—it’s a strategic chess move that benefits both institutions in an increasingly competitive global banking landscape.
The Investment Banking Recruiting Inflection Point and the Return of Performance Based Layoffs
Why are so many confident banking candidates getting zero offers despite “hot” market conditions? The answer reveals everything about where IB recruiting is headed.