Finance
Investment Banker
Advises companies on raising money, mergers and large transactions.
About the work
Investment bankers build financial models, prepare pitch material and run deal processes under intense time pressure.
A day in the life
Model updates before market open, client call, building a pitch deck, late-night deal review.
How people get in
Strong undergraduate degree, often followed by an MBA or CFA; entry is competitive and credential-driven.
Core skills
- Financial modelling
- Valuation
- Negotiation
- Stamina
- Client management