Day in my Life as an Investment Banker in NYC | morning routine, work in office, 14 hour work day...

hi guys! I finally found some time to edit these clips - work has been so BUSY lately 🥲
The #1 question I always get is, how many hours do u work per week and what does a day to day life of an investment banker looks like. And the answer is always “it depends”. Here is a Monday in my work life in office. I rarely know what staffings/deliverables might pop up each day, so hours and workload vary drastically.
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[@chriswalter92]

Private equity sounds like a mechanism that extracts the most amount of value from a business, and transfers that wealth to the few general partners. Everyone loses - the business, the employees, the local consumers, the tax payers.... except for the general partners

[@tahirisaid2693]

The people you’re claiming don’t benefit wouldn’t have benefited with or without the private equity buyout. The business was failing before private equity came in, they just more efficiently manage the end of the companies life. Most likely allowing most companies to work there longer than they would have been able to do before.

[@pearlpearl3806]

But the employees make a lot of money

[@ArturoM.Dykstra-55]

When you venture into the world of financial investment, it's important to understand some foundational principles

[@RebeccaGilpin]

It simply means the allocation of money toward an asset or portfolio, with the expectation of earning a return over time.

[@BennieY.Jenkins]

Yes, It a procedure where you allocate money or capital towards buying financial products, expecting to earn a considerable return in the future.

[@jamesshaver2247]

According to Patricia strain an expert, this can occur through appreciation in the price of the asset, earning interest, dividends or royalties.

[@Adams52523]

I agree with you. I started out with investing on my own, but I lost a lot of money. I was able to pull out about $200k after the 2020 crash I invested the money using an analyst, and in seven months, I raked in almost $673,000

[@ScottBruceman]

Patricia Strain must be a great person, her strategies are top notch.

[@ownthispwn]

So funny the little tricks they use to keep you later hours. Food after 6 and uber after 8. These people really are strategic

[@lvaz1248]

I worked at a law firm with similar perks and I definitely thought it was “cool” when I was younger! Lol

[@anonymoussomeone7513]

Most employers have this

[@schtabiel9068]

bro are u dumb?

[@TibFoxL]

Honestly IB and PE are the most lucrative businesses in the world. People who want to move up will work hard, long and smart. If these "perks" change people's mind, there will always be replacement.

[@wallstreetzoomer]

@@TibFoxL yea they often attract people with no personalities

[@DerekWood-qu4xf]

I used to work in advertising, which was the same "hustle culture" as you showed in your video. As you get older you'll eventually realize that spending these insane amount of extra hours is simply not worth it, since you're missing so many things in your personal life. The only good thing: as soon as you're in a "normal" paced job, you're resilient to stress that barely nothing throws you of the track anymore.

[@maba5202]

advertising with 100 hour weeks, you serious bro ???

[@darrensyYT]

This is so true. I used to work 14 hour days for a few years when I was younger and slowly realized that it wasn't worth it. Eventually switched to a slower paced job and now I have more time to focus on health, family, friends and hobbies. And yes once you go through this experience - you do also become very resilient to all kinds of work-related stress - like you'll still be stressed but you know that you've gone through worse and this time can't be as bad as before.

[@thiagogregory1]

@@maba5202 Yep.

[@RickyC0626]

@@maba5202 They must be advertising the cure for cancer or something

[@Essays4College]

As someone who has been in the work world for quite a few years the one thing I treasure most in a job is BALANCE!

[@KOSMOinfinite]

I appreciate these types of videos showing "a day in the life", especially from banking. I also appreciate the experience of a woman in banking, because, quite frankly, I do feel a woman will address undesirable aspects head-on like managing stress and mental health. I think, far too many of us men, shy away from this stuff, when we all are human and go through it. I like the videos. Keep them coming. All the best here from Canada.

[@palmetto.]

Don’t speak for “us men” lmao, speak for yourself.

[@oliverwinter6764]

Brilliant video, showing the true realities for people interested in going into IB. It's a lifestyle choice!

[@janeybakarbessy2330]

I love how we can see what you work is all about. Many do a day or work in office but we don’t see anything. So this is very interesting. Thanks for showing. Keep it up!

[@user-je6io6cv5d]

So nice of you to show true work hours! I am getting into corporate law and one thing that annoys me about tech/analyst/law influencers is they only show the good side of the job like the food stipend the fancy buildings etc they don’t actually show the ‘work’ part you have to put in long hours every day even weekends sometimes and it’s not for everyone

[@ninja_tony]

Yep! I went into accounting and learned the same the hard way. When i was in college, we had all these fancy dinner parties with executives from the Big Four firms, one of the senior partners from Ernst & Young even invited his “chosen protégés” out for weekends on his yacht. They always showed us what the glamorous side of the industry was like, but never showed us the 100 hour weeks we would endure during busy season, the massive toll it takes on your mental AND physical health, and how little personal life you get to have.

[@micahh8840]

@@ninja_tony are you still doing accounting? Or did you switch careers? I am thinking of going into accounting.

[@saanviviee]

wow the fact that it's still light even after 8 must feel so safe

[@aztecclient8231]

I'm about intern full-time for a huge firm in FiDi, and I really appreciate a fellow young person's perspective. I'm not quite doing IB but it's also gonna be a grind and it makes me feel better than a bunch of others are in my shoes. It's crazy how I just graduated HS less than 2 years ago and now I'm 20 and building a career in Finance. Wish you all the best!

[@user-vl2pg6mt7r]

I like a lot this video. it is very important to show the real life, sometimes everything you find in KZbin are perfect lives, no very real!! Great video!! 🔝🔝

[@CJ-fh5xq]

I work in the back office at a Wall Street bank as a Data Analyst. Thankfully my hours are pretty normal besides that odd meeting with the India or Australian colleagues. I am never on call since I just run regular schedule reports and respond to special request. Not too bad of a role but looking more into the Tech side and eventually become a Sales Engineer or Account Executive.

[@user-lj2qw6jo6p]

So data analysts/engineers/scientists generally have pretty good work&life balance? Even in new york?

[@Quit3Cut3]

I work 13 hour days, but only 3 days a week. 12 hours at work 1 hour commute for both getting there and home. I could never have the sanity to have a job like this. Bless your heart

[@user-ir8er1bh4q]

100h a week is normal in IB. Thats why I would never choose this as a carrer path. You probaly need to do that for 5 years until you move up in the carrer ladder and then finaly be allowed to work normal work hours for an even better sallary. Unfortunately sucess is not guranteed, but atleast you make alot of money. Here in germany the best banks offer 100k for 40h a week that is obv. way longer in reality (you get payed the hours you work more) As ik in the law Buisness it looks similar and you arent guranteed to be accepted as partner.

[@michaelh181]

Reminds me of my life in my 20s. But I think it was worth it hustling constantly for a few years to set myself up a good financial and knowledge foundation that is still benefiting me. These days I work 20-30 hours a week.

[@OnlyPasha]

Hey buddy sorry to disturbed what's is a good cource to pursue now days like i am really into finance but thinking of investment banking is just 80-120 he's let's just assume even if we work for 1 year for at least 100$ is there any other cources like 50-60 hrs a month ? In finance !

[@sage1084]

Someone I coffee chatted mentioned watching your channel and decided to take a look during a quick break before midnight grind. I used to work at the same bank as you I believe - security at door before even ID swipe, banks’ hotel right next door, black car service after 10, 2hr bookable beds? Surprisingly, it was nice to be reminded of that time and gave me the motivation to work through this dataroom. Sad to see the din budget is still same after 4 years tho

[@JuanShaftPatel]

IT WAS 35$ BACK IN 2001

[@selenahuang0924]

thx 4 ur video. its so lucky to have one for ppl interested in IB and u r doing it while u get so much workload. appreciate that!

[@isaacespinal131]

I really appreciate your videos/ Tik Toks as a current summer analyst. Excited to keep watching.

[@angies_listt]

Yayy thank you for watching

[@juliefeatch4820]

What the other lady said. Our health is everything!! Please be careful. Sending kind regards.😊

[@yooein]

This was my early twenties. Soooo glad I'm out of this phase. Hang in there❤ Thanks for sharing. It's a good reminder for me what not to do again. lol

[@Ray03595]

Oof, been there done this. RUN away from these kind of jobs, or at the very least make some connections, save up a bit, then try something more indepedent that doesn't ruin your life. With these jobs, you blink and you're 40/50 years old wondering where your life went. Corporate life is no way to live.

[@mastpunjabi9480]

Hey, this video is very helpful. Thank you so much for making this.😊

[@arannah23]

It was so fun to watch actually more like this pls❤

[@steph1320]

omg girl, i really hope you can find a way to not burnt out..

[@syzrixii]

first vlog from ur channel that i've watched! totally had fun watching it!!! :D def appreciate the quick explanation of whats happening (as someone who doesnt work in the inv banking) thanks for that!

[@angies_listt]

Yayy welcome ily🥰

[@user-sv7dg5ec3u]

선생님 진짜 대단하십니다 리스펙합니다…..

[@lovefaith9173]

I worked very hard, long hours as well when I was at your age. Then I got very serious health problems. Take care.

[@user-gj7ex2ud4z]

대단하십니다...너무너무 멋있어요 항상 힘내시고 건강 챙기세요!!

[@debcomly2481]

I can never work for anyone again!! Having your own business is the way to go ❤❤

[@kayflip2233]

We all work for ourselves at the end of the day. Doesn't matter if your client pays you as a 1099, W2 or corp-to-corp. Your clients are still your boss, no different than her manager is her boss.

[@bacool]

Thank you. Inspired me to recruit banking 😊

[@uropy]

Investment banking jobs are soul crushing. That little extra money after heavy tax is not worth it.

[@jumboJetPilot]

You remind me of me, ha ha! When I’m out flying 747’s all over the world that’s actually my time for rest and relaxation. And I have to force that upon myself - it’s very important that I always show up very well rested and ready to fly. Even small physiological issues such as slight fatigue, dehydration, etc. will turn into noticeably degraded cockpit performance. But when I’m at home that’s when I’m dealing with my commercial and industrial properties. And that’s when I become an “eight hour worker” - eight hours in the morning followed by eight hours in the afternoon. And that’s on an easy day. There have been times when I’ve painted, done electrical work, or worked on other miscellaneous tasks for more than 40 hours straight. Crazy as it sounds - I actually enjoy that sort of thing!

[@UsernameAmos]

I was fascinated with the comp packages of IB and I almost did my MBA recruiting to pivot into Wall Street. But it just didn't excite me enough. I ended up going consulting instead. It's interesting to see the day in the life though.

[@trishafilm]

Same gurll!!! As a radiologist in residency in the US, im also clocking in 100+ hr weeks 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Dawn._]

이 영상 한국 커뮤니티에서 돌아서 찾아보러 왔어요! 열심히 사시는 거 멋져요... 본받고 싶습니다😊

[@christinethomas4101]

Sending ❤ your way I am in Investment Banking as well. Long hours and alot of work but if you are built for it you can survive. The grind is real!!

[@user-wb6cm5ox9o]

at least you have a lot of money. because if I was a Invesment banker I'll probably be a millionaire, with a couple of years. I mean you work so much you don't really have time to spend your money.

[@zdenekburian1366]

funny thing is that - on average - all the long hours you sweat to make money for your bank's investments, balance exactly with the long hours sweated by another banker on the opposite side of the market who is losing his shirt in the meantime

[@abhishekpande2962]

As a consultant I can relate to her schedule finally some real stuff

[@ni.1592]

Do you really think that the best option is to be in the office for 1 hour just to get free food when you can take advantage of that time to go home, relax, eat something you have prepared beforehand or order delivery or even cook and then continue with the job?

[@herrop]

Brutal day. Endless work. Impossible to have a prospering family with such a job. Job for a young single person only.

[@kasamaarayapong5509]

Nice video! This is very helpful for people who interested to be the IB 🏦

[@khadijahfirdaus7059]

Thank you for this video 💓

[@brianbkenny]

Wow, the way you use your hand to scan into your building is crazy! Does it read your finger prints that quickly?

[@jameslily9793]

Thank you for sharing your valuable life! I want to stay in NY for work someday Hope joyful life~~

[@ilovelifan]

I love this video and that makes us know what an M&A ibanker do per day. I reli hope I can get the job in BB next year, no matter either BB of the 9 (HSBC incl, CS out).

[@user-cr7fi8xn7v]

I love your videos!!:D What newsletters do you read as an Investment Banker?

[@ranggalazuardi5876]

Thinkpad, yes...best keyboard for me

[@JasonBorn3814]

really like it, much more busy than IT

[@Papi4.44]

Hey , cool video! I'm thinking about getting into this career path. How much is the annual pay and does it require a lot of sales?

[@Bauer787i]

did that in new york for 10 years. switched to buying condos in manhattan... enjoy

[@JohnAndJaneDoe65]

Working in a similar industry in another country (Singapore) and i must say the hours are the same… the most dreadful feeling is having to continue doing work when home 😢

[@julesnyc]

Thank you for sharing video❤

[@wisnudivayana2344]

I cant work with that time schedule 😂. 8 hours sleep is very very important to me. And it should between 10 pm - 06am sleep. You cant change that. I better change work than change my sleep schedule. Becouse i life better, better mood and everything when i have a good sleep

[@songhwahannahseo3051]

Love the juxtaposition between the happy music and depressing rants 😂😅

[@angies_listt]

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA

[@2xHooligan]

I couldn't see myself doing something like this long term.

[@zkayla21]

you gave me kinda good inspiration but at the same time I felt like you have to focus on your work girl, you will be like that soon so keep working.

[@ish2222]

Great, I am starting a job as an Analyst in Finance next month. I was told I would be working 60-hour weeks regularly and the pay is good, but if it's 100 hours, that will drive me crazy. Hope that does not happen.

[@kenny0626]

I like how background is playing sports like a ESPN studio 😅

[@artemis_liz7096]

Really relaxing vibe and vlog style🩷

[@angies_listt]

awww thank youuu

[@bukanbulan]

gurl, i thought my work life is busy and cursing the hell out of people who add more unnecessary work and drama for me while you here work almost round the clock. i hope you take good care of your health too! great video, nonetheless :)

[@angies_listt]

Hahah❤️good luck with your job too!

[@rebe3000]

New subscriber as of 10/23/23. I will remember this day in the future when you reach your 100K 😊 It seems like I am # 7240. All the best wishes from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 🤗

[@ursulaclarke6066]

13 years in Investment Banking in London. I loved it, Goldman Sachs

[@nc_fr87]

That's a LOT of hours :( take care!

[@angies_listt]

thankssss trying to have a healthy work life balance : ‘ )

[@nc_fr87]

@@angies_listt wishing you the best ☺️

[@nc_fr87]

@@angies_listt thx for the ❤ much appreciated :) hoping you're doing well :)

[@robbiemichalofsky114]

You’re making the big bucks…I wouldn’t expect anything less.

[@Londonbridge88]

Girl why? What are you working towards? How do you enjoy your income with this level of exhaustion?

[@chaoticteens9054]

Some ppl search for purpose in different ways

[@lemonstrangler]

wow you have a good work ethic. im lazy unlike you , but atleast this can inspire me to be more dilligent haha. im 21 and going to start a 3 yr course after quitting studying something else before

[@angies_listt]

Haha I also have days where I’m really lazy and unmotivated 🥲 it’s all about balance! Good luck on whatever you pursue 😌

[@user-ll4xp1gj9l]

with all respect - where are client calls? where are suite and tie since you work in front office? i'm also an investment banker and 80% of my work day is going with client calls - always be prospecting and always be closing.

[@premsaikrishnathirumalagir3261]

is this what you do daily ? your working 12 to 14 hours a day right ? are there any holidays like in Saturdays and Sundays

[@yoo131]

Hi angie what do you do exactly at work?? Like what’s your title?

[@goldstandardaviation1667]

Subtract the gym time and meal breaks and its more like a 10 hour work day.

[@yongenong106]

most realistic day in the life ever XD

[@azyt]

What brand tote bag do you use?

[@liamlee8422]

No amount of money can pay me to work like this. I just like you started my first year right out of college and quit right after 6 months of working there .

[@owimevil]

What’s that black bag that you’re using?

[@MM-zr2qc]

@Life with Angie i gotta ask how are you an investment banker and only 23yrs old i thought it takes more than that where did you go to college?

[@masytharamdhiny4]

What bag do you use for work? 😊

[@joseanp9061]

This is a real description for a very demanding job. it´s possible you read in media Investment Banker is glamorous job , but obiusly not in thar level. Video🔝🔝🔝🔝

[@andrewdouglasingram]

The IB folks I know worked 9-5! That 9AM to 5AM.

[@uragonkadi356]

I still consider myself lucky. I work from home 5 days a week. Never been in office for 4 years.

[@ayush6188]

How? What are you doing?🥲

[@samexelby8715]

i get to work 7.45 leave latest 3.45

[@roadracerdave7645]

@7:44 have you ever considered shutting off the water while you're brushing your teeth?

[@sjy269]

lol that's Goldman Sachs. I was there for a couple years as a strat. A lot of SecDB coding but it was a good exp for me!

[@kellyfennell4559]

Be glad u don’t farm we work 16 hour days sometimes 3 weeks straight all the time

[@absali7664]

what did you study in college for this position?

[@PinchAPennyWithJenny]

I'm in NYC...and also work like this. 😂

[@UNKNOWN-1589]

I really like your videos and I think you should upload more IB videos ! I wanted to ask if you are someone who wants to get into IB and secured a role , would it be possible to commute 60 minutes away from a bank ( there and back ) or would that be too much ? Love the videos by the way !

[@angies_listt]

Thank you!!

[@UNKNOWN-1589]

@@angies_listt thank you soo much ! I hope you keep uploading your content in unreal !!

[@rogelioauxtero312]

Hello, can i ask what course you're taking back in college days? And how old are you na po? Btw I love your vids!❤

[@user-rj4pp5yj7f]

아 중국인이셨구나ㅋㅋㅋ Your channel was introduced in the Korean internet community! 너무 존경스럽습니다... 브이로그 영상들이 유튜브에서 인기를 얻으면서 온갖 카페 방문 브이로그, 여행 브이로그, 식당 브이로그, 공부 브이로그 등등을 수없이 봤지만 님 영상처럼 멋지고 동기부여가 되는 영상은 처음이에요! 일이 바쁜 건 그만큼 능력있는 사람들의 특징이죠... 응원합니다!

[@angies_listt]

Omg really? Can I see the article? I’ve been getting so many Korean audiences and was confused where everyone came from haha. Thank you for the support!! 🫶🫶🫶

[@user-rj4pp5yj7f]

@@angies_listt Yes. You seemed a little confused because there were a lot of comments asking you are Korean.🤣 And well... actually already been shared in several communities now. The first thing I heard about your channel was not an article, most like a post.....??? on community hotboard. And I tried, but it seems impossible to leave a link due to KZbin policy so If you give me your email I'll send you a link... People are leaving a lot of feedback about your videos. Some people are very concerned about your health, some people just talk about your job, And most people respect your life and passion.

[@user-rj4pp5yj7f]

으어악 I did my best.........If you still don't see the link or it's wrong, let me know!

[@angies_listt]

@@user-rj4pp5yj7f ahh thank you for explaining that makes so much more sense now haha. You guys are so sweet 😚😚 this job really is a mental battle and there are some pros, some cons. Overall not a very sustainable job long term 🥲 and I was not able to see the link 😢 my email is [e-mail] !

[@En-Mart-Arena]

Can someone get into investment banking at 26?, Is it too late?. What's the age range for investment analyst, associates...

[@matt_gentry17]

Awesome video! How did you land a job like this. I’m currently in retail banking and want to make a move to IB

[@anonymoussomeone7513]

Ivy League or top 20 school

[@demebox3607]

I did retail banking too. Unfortunately there’s not many ways to move directly. Most banks select from undergraduate (top universities), your next best bet is a top MBA.

[@jadevu904]

❤This is very different and inspring work in my day video. Seems like you have to work all day…I love a smart and hardworking woman. I hope they pay you extra overtime hrs…I worked in Sale Retail everyday sold couple Millions Dollar by myself for the company but not get rewarded no promotion at all. never called a day off in 8 years. Hope you will find your new work balance and hours will be done by 7 or 8pm..Its illegal for them to buy food you food and not pay your overtime $.

[@iSANYOUK]

뉴욕 투자은행 근무는 어떤 루트로 지원하시게 되었나요? 사이트가 따로 있으신가요?

[@thiagogregory1]

i could never

[@batmanb8194]

patrick bateman needs a reservation at dorseos!! look at my business card! every morning i moisturize my face

[@batmanb8194]

the sad thing is the culture portrayed in that book is true! these people can barely interact with other humans

[@parallvyass7674]

@life with angie can you tell how can I become investment banker

[@omarsaleem3238]

I watched your videos and loved it. Also, it's my dream to be an investment banker as I am pursuing CFA as a level 3 candidate.

[@angies_listt]

thank you! and good luck!!

[@omarsaleem3238]

thank you!🥰@@angies_listt

[@notopic7164]

There extreme hours for sure , but ehat you showed is approximately 18 hours, maybe it's just terrible time management and inefficiency of working when appropriate

[@swissstar1]

This is my nightmare life!

[@rulabula2259]

Man you need to be besties with that girl from Meta who grabs a snnaackkk alwez!

[@margotrobbie8582]

Do u have to be ready good at maths for this job? I suck at them😂

[@pejpm]

You will get to a point where you realize that the money is not worth the time trade-off. I also work in the finance industry, and after 20 years, make around 500k. Obviously that sounds like a lot to most people, but it is the kind of amount an investment banker can make after 3 or 4 years. Honestly say that it’s been several years since any pay increase made any material difference to my life. If You are doing this because you have a well-defined plan to make a lot of money and get out early and good luck to you, just make sure you don’t get too accustomed to that income because lifestyle creep is very real. That being said it feels like yesterday that I was in my 20s, your time is your most valuable resource. Do you really want to give it away? There are plenty of jobs in the finance world don’t require 80 hour weeks.