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Hours

• “Unfortunately some departments place a strong emphasis on very long hours.” -- Trader
• “You can expect to work some weekends.” -- Analyst, Investment Banking
• “Comparable with other top tier investment banks.” -- VP
• “There is pressure to get the work done – not to be in the office per se. Because we work in teams, you can’t operate remotely for long. My work hours are not massively different from those of my best clients, albeit more unpredictable. Hours are not used as an input into compensation or promotion decisions.” -- Insider, Investment Banking
• “Face time does not exist.” -- Associate, Asset Management

• “The hours fluctuate and depend heavily on the team you’re working in.” -- Junior Analyst, Investment Banking
• “Average day is 8:30am to 7pm.” -- Junior Analyst, Investment Banking
• “In corporate finance 80 to 100 hours is normal, with frequent trips to the office on the weekends.” -- Director, Investment Banking
• “Working between 40 and 60 hours per week, and some even say 60 to 70 is typical.” -- Insider

Salary

• “Starting salaries are on par with the industry average.” -- Analyst

• “Policies around promotions are still not completely meritocratic.” -- Insider

Perks

• “Private health care, a pension fund with company matching.” -- Insider
• “A laundry service.” -- Insider
• “Relocation allowances.” -- Insider, Investment Banking
• “Meal allowances for working late and on weekends.” -- Insider
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• “Life insurance.” -- Insider
• “Corporate rates at local gyms.” -- Analyst, Investment Banking
• “Other perks can be deducted from your salary, and include annual Tube tickets, bicycles, dental care and shopping vouchers.” -- Insider
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