Investment Banker career guide
Investment Bankers advise organisations on raising capital, acquisitions, mergers and other major financial transactions.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does an Investment Banker do?
Investment Bankers advise organisations on raising capital, acquisitions, mergers and other major financial transactions.
- Office
- Client meetings
- International travel
- Investment banks
- Global banks
- Corporate finance firms
- Private equity firms
How to become an Investment Banker
Investment banking is highly competitive and requires exceptional analytical ability, commercial awareness and resilience.
Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Business, with graduate entry into investment banking programmes.
- University
- Degree apprenticeship
Skills and progression for Investment Banker
- Financial modelling
- Negotiation
- Commercial awareness
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Associate
- Vice President
- Director
- Managing Director
- Partner
Check current entry requirements before deciding
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