Investment Banking

A DAY IN THE LIFE

I selected a career in Investment Banking...
because I enjoy exploring different businesses. I like the thoughtful, methodical nature of the work, allowing me to consider all angles and evaluate a range of solutions rather than rushing into a decision.

As an Investment Banking Summer Analyst...
I developed an expertise in corporate finance modeling and gained exposure to a wide range of product and industry sectors. While I typically worked on corporate finance topics, I also learned about high-level industry themes and specific business sectors. I needed to pay attention to detail and apply intense analysis and reasoning skills.

A typical day...
was spent supporting various project teams to provide financial and data analysis, including building models, gathering and synthesizing equity research, and developing presentation decks.

The best part of my job was...
the level of responsibility and learning. I provided in-depth analysis and was expected to walk senior team members through my modeling and valuation assumptions. I spoke directly with clients, learned new businesses, shared my views on the most impactful ways to present information and contributed to marketplace-shaping deals.

The best part of my summer experience was...
learning from the first-, second- and third-year analysts in the group. There was a strong sense of camaraderie, and I formed lasting friendships. The entire team was focused on the development and success of the Summer Analysts, and as a result, we got a very real sense of what it's like to be an investment banker.