The Truth About Investment Banking: Salary, Hours, Career Growth & How To Break In

The Truth About Investment Banking: Salary, Hours, Career Growth & How To Break In

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Publish Date:
November 12, 2025
Category:
Banking
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Is investment banking really all the hype?

In this episode, we dive into the world of investment banking with Shawn (Investment Banking Associate), who shares his journey into the industry, key strategies for breaking in, resume-building tips for fresh graduates, networking hacks, and what to expect in terms of working hours and compensation. Whether you’re an aspiring finance monkey or just curious about the field, this episode has everything you need to know.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:05 Rapid Fire Questions

03:45 What is Investment Banking (IB)?

09:50 What to expect as a fresh analyst

14:55 Best pathway to break into IB

18:50 How important is networking?

25:00 How to stand out without any experience?

26:15 Managing stress and work-life balance

29:59 Trade-offs between money and time

31:20 Expected salary and progression

34:30 IB vs other high-paying professions

37:51 Culture in IB

39:55 Crazy stories in IB

42:47 Future of IB

44:40 Last piece of advice

51:00 People skills

55:00 Something interesting you've learnt recently


The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not represent the views of any company, employer, or organization. This discussion is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional or financial advice.


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