Is Evercore the highest-paying?

Yes, ~£70K base with £120K+ total comp. The highest analyst compensation in London.

How hard are the hours?

80-90 hours/week. The most demanding in London. Compensated by the highest pay.

How technical are interviews?

Extremely. DCF, LBO, merger models, brain teasers. The hardest interviews in banking.

How competitive is Evercore?

~20,000+ applications for a tiny intake. Very competitive.

What are exit opportunities?

Exceptional. Top PE firms recruit heavily from Evercore.

Why choose Evercore over Goldman?

Higher pay, more deal responsibility, pure advisory focus. Goldman has a broader platform.

When do applications open?

September-October. Small intake, apply on time.

What is the culture like?

US-style intensity. Meritocratic. Small teams. High expectations. High rewards.

Does Evercore have a spring programme?

Check their careers page, availability varies by year.

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Evercore Interview Preparation

The highest-paying elite boutique, pure M&A advisory with the most aggressive compensation

~20,000+

Applications

~3-4%

Offer rate

£70,000 base

Graduate salary

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Application process

How to get into Evercore, step by step

Online Application

September-October.

Evercore is the highest-paying boutique. Show you understand advisory and want the intensity.

Phone Interview

2-4 weeks

Technical from the start. Expect DCF and valuation questions.

Assessment Centre

November-February

3-5 interviews. Extremely technical. Brain teasers common. US-style intensity.

Offer

Within 1-2 weeks

Highest comp in London for analysts.

Interview questions

Evercore interview questions by round

Questions change at every stage. Know what to expect.

1Why Evercore?
2Walk me through a DCF.
3Tell me about a recent M&A deal.
4Why advisory?
5How do you value a company?

What they value

What Evercore looks for in candidates

Technical excellence

Most technically demanding interviews in London. DCF, LBO, merger models tested in depth.

M&A passion

Pure advisory. They want people who eat, sleep, and breathe deals.

Work ethic

80-90 hours/week. The most demanding hours in London banking.

Analytical precision

Boutique advisory demands error-free work. Show attention to detail.

Resilience

The intensity is real. They need people who thrive under sustained pressure.

Commercial judgement

Advising boards on multi-billion decisions requires strategic thinking.

Compensation

Evercore salary & benefits

Graduate

~£70,000 base (~£120K+ total comp)

Intern

~£60,000 pro-rata

Perks & benefits

Health insurancePensionHighest bonus potential in LondonTraining25 days holiday

Culture & work style

What it's actually like to work at Evercore

Highest-paying firm in London for analysts

80-90 hours/week, the most demanding hours

Pure M&A advisory, no trading, no underwriting

Very lean teams, massive analyst responsibility

US-style meritocratic culture

Small London office, tight-knit

Direct senior exposure from day one

The "pay-for-pain" model, compensated for intensity

Insider tips

How to stand out at Evercore

Evercore pays more than any other firm in London. Know this, and show you want it for the work, not just the money.

Technical preparation is non-negotiable. Know DCF, LBO, and merger models inside out.

Evercore is the #1 independent advisory firm. Reference their league table position.

Be ready for the intensity question. "How do you handle 80+ hour weeks?" needs a genuine answer.

Know specific Evercore deals, check their press releases.

Compare

Evercore vs competitors

Firm	Salary	Hours	Culture	Exit opps
Evercore	~£70,000 base (~£120K+ total comp)	80-90/week	Highest-paying firm in London for analys...	-
Lazard	~£65K / ~£110K+ total	75-85/week	Also elite boutique	Very strong
Rothschild	~£65K / ~£100K+ total	70-80/week	Lower intensity, higher volume	Very strong
PJT Partners	~£70K / ~£120K+ total	75-85/week	Similar comp, smaller	Very strong
Goldman Sachs	~£65K / ~£95K total	70-80/week	Broader platform	Strongest