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"I have had some great managers. Regular feedback is encouraged and will help you grow. I have learned a lot here. The key to success is to network at the level more senior than yours."

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"The firm allows you to move up the responsibility ladder as quickly as you're able to. Senior bankers encourage juniors to voice their thoughts, drive conversations, and take control on deals."

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"The firm is highly focused on development. Due to the volume of deal flow, on any given day an analyst or associate might be doing work that a VP or junior director is doing at another I-bank."

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"Career development is at the core of the analyst program. Along with daily on-the-job learning, including excellent deal experience, there are additional training opportunities for all analysts."

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