Business & Law
Investment Banker
Advise corporations on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising while executing complex financial transactions.
Salary RangeUSD 120,000 - 400,000+/year
Growth Outlook7% growth expected by 2032
A Day in the Life
You'll build financial models, prepare pitch books, manage transactions, and work long hours on high-stakes deals.
Key Skills & Competencies
Financial Modeling
Valuation
Excel
Negotiation
How to Build Your Pathway
Projects
- Financial modeling practice
- Stock pitch competitions
- DCF valuation projects
- M&A case studies
Internships
- Investment banking summer analyst
- Private equity roles
- Corporate finance positions
Certifications
- CFA
- Series 7/63
- Financial Modeling certifications
Suggested Majors
- Finance
- FinTech (Financial Technology)
- Economics
- Accounting
- Mathematics
Common Industries
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