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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

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Building a Strong Understanding of Financial Concepts In order to pass the interview process, it is important to develop a solid understanding of financial concepts, including financial analysis, valuation techniques, financial modeling, and corporate finance.

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Investment Banking Spring Weeks: The Full Guide

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In fact, here’s an example of one such tracker with dates and information by bank. Applications normally open between August and October, offers are usually sent in December – January, and you get the scheduling information in February. In other words, don’t just attend a social event and chat with people there.

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The CFA for Investment Banking: Do the New Changes Make It Worthwhile?

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I’ve now been writing about finance careers for almost 20 years, and the topic of the CFA for investment banking never seems to die. I first criticized the CFA in a 2009 article , which generated a lot of angry comments. But earlier in 2023, the CFA Institute announced the biggest changes to the program since it started.

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