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Career Advancement Opportunities

March 2023 Investment Banking

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  • Jefferies & Company ( ▽01 ) 99.1%
  • Financial Technology Partners ( = = ) 98.6%
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  • William Blair ( ▲10 ) 97.7%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

March 2023 Hedge Fund

  • D.E. Shaw 98.9%
  • Magnetar Capital 97.8%
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Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Financial Technology Partners ( ▲12 ) 99.5%
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  • Lincoln International ( = = ) 98.6%
  • Jefferies & Company ( ▽03 ) 98.1%
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Total Avg Compensation

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