Investment Banking Summer Analyst

Impact: Financial

Assist investment banking teams with financial analysis, modeling, due diligence, and presentation preparation for various transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity offerings, and leveraged buyouts. Conduct industry research and support client communication.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Sometimes
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Minimal
Schedule flexibility
Rigid
Remote work
On-site Only
Typical work hours
80-100
Stress level
High

At a glance

Median salary
$100,000
Entry-level
$70,000
Senior
$150,000
Growth by 2033
Growing
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
None
Salary growth potential
High
Typical student debt
$50,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Financial Modeling
  • Valuation
  • Microsoft Excel

Soft skills

  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving

Technical complexity: Very High

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
3
Years to senior
6
Career switching
Hard

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Analyst
      2. Associate
      3. Vice President
      4. Director
      5. Managing Director

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      Low
      AI disruption risk
      Moderate
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      3.5/10
      Meaning
      3.2/10
      Work-life balance
      3/10
      Prestige
      8.5/10
      Social perception
      Very High

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