Should I be an investment banker? 💵

Are you considering a job in the financial industry?

Do you aim to have a career where you make a lot of money?

If so, a career in investment banking might be a good fit. It's one of the highest-paying jobs in the financial industry, even for a new graduate!

Find out if this career might be right for you!

Works in a finance firm or large bank (investment bank) to:

• Manage risk for the bank and its clients

• Raise money for clients to go public, improve, or expand

• Support clients in mergers and acquisitions

• Analyze and solve a variety of problems

Specific tasks include:

• Build complex financial models

• Use financial computer applications & database management tools

• Create statistical presentations

• Communicate effectively in verbal & written language

• Collaborate with teammates

Abundant opportunities

You'll experience a steep learning curve when getting exposed to high-profile transactions.

Clear career path

1. Intern

2. Analyst

3. Associate

4. Vice President

5. Senior Vice President/Director

6. Managing Director/Partner

Handsome compensation

Investment Banker Annual Salary Table

Investment banking might be right for you if you're willing to:

• Specialize in a FAME subject (finance/accounting/management/economics)

• Graduate from a target school with a high GPA

• Study for and obtain financial certifications

• Perfect your resume and network like crazy to find a job

It might not be for you if you aren't willing or able to:

• Work long hours

• Excel in math

• Handle stress at work

• Identify reliable informational sources

• Keep learning and growing

Jack graduated from the University of Toronto with a 3.9 GPA. Hemajored in biochemistry and has been working in a lab for 5 years. Now, he's planning for a career change into investment banking.

William graduated from Ivey Business School with a 3.9 GPA. He has a few years of experience as a financial analyst at a small bank. He’s networking with investment bankers for better job opportunities.

Julia is a new graduate from Harvard Business School with a 4.0 GPA. She has little work experience. She likes working on her own without talking to others because she’s shy. She’s looking for her first banking job.

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