Actuarial Science student breaking into investment bank here

I've had an internship so far in a small firm with a CEO that has quite a name in the industry

During my last year I may go for big/prestigious names like Creador, Aberdeen or just the big banks like CIMB/Maybank and etc

Any idea what other companies like those PE firms like Creador or names like Aberdeen that isn't well-known to go for?

Also, what do they want to see in interns and maybe perhaps even fresh grads?

Another thing, kinda pai seh to ask for salary as fresh grad, but companies will use it as a benchmark when you jump, so im stuck on this too haha

Thanks for your advice and time sifus, unkers and senpais