Investment Banking Career – Entry Level Jobs II

Analysts and ResearchWhich Division in An Investment Bank Needs Analysts?Investment banks do a lot of research work. Hence analysts are required by many divisions, such as Equities, FI, AM, ECM, IB, FX etc. Among all, Equities has the most need for analysts. Let’s look at my most admired bulge bracket Goldman Sachs. We’ll try to understand how their equities department is structured, what kind of

Investment Banking Career – Entry Level Jobs I

What Kind of Entry Level Investment Banking Jobs is available?AnalystsThere are well-paid, well-respected research positions available in investment banking. Therefore a great place to begin your investment banking career is working as an analyst. Successful analysts work hard, understand spreadsheets, and have fine analytical skills. Analysts can be promoted to associates who do similar work,

Investment Banking Career - Are You Wanted by Investment Banks?

Do You Possess the Qualifications Needed for an Investment Banking Career?Ellen Miller, managing director and head of European graduate recruitment and development at Lehman Brothers in London, told Financial Times (September 11, 2006) that the demand for MSc graduates in banking has rocketed over the past two years and there is a growing interest in students for long internships.In my experience

Investment Banking Interview – Informational Interview

Informational Investment Banking Interview – Pre Formal Interview StageWhy is an informational interview needed?You need to determine whether an investment banking career suits you.Many investment bankers retire at their 30’s. Consider the firm they work for, the title they hold and the money they make, everyone will admire them. Why these bankers choose to go skiing, visit penguins at the South