Vault Banking & Finance Resource Center
Overview
Vault is excited to provide undergrad and grad students with a new resource that helps them apply to, interview with, and select the right banking and finance roles for them. This resource includes the best of Vault’s banking and finance advice, rankings, reviews, and research—all in one place. It includes rankings and reviews of the best banking employers, interview advice for finance roles, resume and cover letter tips, networking best practices, and more. Vault’s new Banking & Finance Resource Center has everything students need to ensure their success throughout the application process.
Top Ranked Banking Employers
Vault Banking 25
Most Prestigious Banking Firms
Best Internships by Employment Factor
(Compensation & Benefits, Training & Mentoring, and more)
Best Banking Firms by Comp, Culture, and More
Best Banking Firms for Diversity
#4 Vault Banking 25
“Fun, collaborative environment. Can be intense at times and a lot of work, but everyone is collaborative and helpful.”
#1 Best Banking Firms for Benefits
“The comp package is unmatched. Base salary is competitive, and bonuses are above Street and always paid in cash on the same day each year.”
#11 Vault Banking 50
“Can't imagine a better culture to operate within. People are ‘human’ and allow you to have a life outside of work."
“Compensation is top of the Street. I don't know any firm, outside of a few boutiques, that pay anywhere close to our comp.”
#2 Best Banking Firms for Compensation
#3 Best Banking Firms for Work/Life Balance
“The firm has a hybrid work model and is committed to protected Saturdays, protected vacations, and protected holidays.”
#15 Attorney Interactions
#42 Summer Program
#5 Vault Banking 25
“Unparalleled opportunities for growth and development. Lazard has a culture of training and mentorship, and the firm’s bankers take that very seriously..”
#2 Vault Banking 25
“The training is unparalleled. Senior bankers constantly give you the chance to learn, grow, and take on additional responsibility. The sky is truly the limit.”
#8 Attorney Interactions
#12 Career Development
#13 Summer Program
#3 Best Banking Firms for Informal Training
“Senior bankers lead trainings on restructuring, legal documents like SPAs, and other topics. Aside from live transactions, these trainings are the best way to get broader exposure.”
#7 Career Development
#9 Summer Program
#9 Social Experiences
#10 Attorney Interactions
#2 Best Banking Firms for Culture
“I’ve worked at a few banks and Solomon has by far the best people. Seniors respect junior team members and encourage them to step up and have a point of view.”
#13 Career Development
#19 Attorney Interactions
#20 Summer Program
#5 Best Banking Firms for ESG Practices
“Our ESG efforts are incredible. We know that ESG is good business and fit it in with our overall efforts. We’ve pivoted in some areas to ensure we’re ahead of these trends.”
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Sample Interview Questions: Why Do You Want To Work On The Sell Side Vs. The Buy Side (Or Vice Versa)?
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Diversity & Inclusion in Internships Virtual Career Fair
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#15 Attorney Interactions
#42 Summer Program
#1 Best Investment Bank Internships
“Senior bankers work directly with interns to help them get a deeper understanding of financial modeling, valuation analysis, and strategic due diligence.”
#5 Best Investment Bank Internships
“Tremendous access to MDs. The CEO, COO, and Head of M&A all took time to engage with us, taking us out to lunch and talking to us about firm direction.”
#8 Attorney Interactions
#12 Career Development
#13 Summer Program
#7 Best Investment Bank Internships
“The culture is extremely strong, communicative, and caring while still focused on accomplishing the tasks as a unified team.”
#7 Career Development
#9 Summer Program
#9 Social Experiences
#10 Attorney Interactions
#3 Best Financial Services Internships
“The shadowing calls
gave me a lot of real-life experience, and I was given countless networking opportunities, allowing me to connect with some incredible people here at Vanguard.”
#13 Career Development
#19 Attorney Interactions
#20 Summer Program
#5 Best Financial Services Internships
“The learning opportunity at Fannie Mae was great. You get to actually contribute to a project, and the work you do is important.”
