Ever wondered what a 15-hour day as an Investment Banking Analyst really looks like? Join former analyst Tim Vipond for a realistic, hour-by-hour breakdown of the tasks, long hours, and hierarchy that define life on Wall Street.
In this ultimate guide, you'll learn: 🔹 An hour-by-hour schedule of a typical day (8 AM to Midnight+). 🔹 The key differences between working in M&A vs. Industry Groups. 🔹 The real tasks: Building financial models in Excel, creating PowerPoint pitch decks, and more. 🔹 How to navigate the strict hierarchy from Intern to Managing Director. 🔹 The essential skills and tools, like Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) modeling, that you need to succeed.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS 🔹 A Day in the Life of an Investment Banking Analyst 🔹 Intern vs. Analyst Roles & Industry vs. M&A Groups 🔹 Typical Hours & Work-Life Balance (12-18 Hour Days) 🔹 The Morning Routine (8 AM - 9 AM) 🔹 Early Work Block: PowerPoint & Excel 🔹 The Investment Banking Hierarchy Explained (Intern to MD) 🔹 Internal Meetings & Taking Notes 🔹 Lunch at the Desk 🔹 The Afternoon Grind: Financial Modeling & Revisions 🔹 The Evening Push & The Dinner Order 🔹 Late Night Work (8 PM - Midnight): Finalizing Models & Decks 🔹 Weekend Work Culture 🔹 Is Investment Banking For You? How CFI Prepares You
