Honest Answer to "Am I TOO LATE for Investment Banking?"

[@petroleumcrypt707]

I'm currently in a non-target uterus. I could only aspire to making it to at least a semi-target preschool.

[@menzies09er]

I am 104 years old, I don't have linkedin, I am bed-ridden and have 2 months to live. Am I too late?

[@TheBryanJun]

making a LinkedIn should higher your chances

[@teddylockhart3956]

Do you already have an MBA?

[@Kartmanrotax]

Fix the model V28 ASAP I am on my way to the meeting

[@InvestorCenter]

It’s insane how accelerated the traditional recruiting path for investment banking has become

[@TheBryanJun]

Yeah they recruit from pre-k now

[@nataliaahn8119]

@@TheBryanJun 😂

[@kuno6725]

I’m in a not-target kindergarten, am I too late?

[@TheBryanJun]

I'd try my best to transfer to a target kindergarten program or some early insights programs before you turn first grade

[@Sentry719]

This only applies to BB banks. I've seen people with little to no finance background land roles at boutiques and MM banks, which they can lateral to a BB if they want later on.

[@TheBryanJun]

Great insight!

[@zacho2496]

Yep very true

[@footlongchen]

How easy is it to lateral to a BB later on?

[@HtheKing]

what are the most typical boutique and MM banks that are hiring?

[@HtheKing]

@@footlongchen Hey dude you might be in the same position as me, what year are you in college?

[@mya4947]

I guess I am one of the few that was able to break into IB 2 years after graduating with an engineering degree (no prior experience in banking whatso ever!) No I did not come from an influent background either, in-fact far from it! But through a networking event I was able to connect with some MD and Global Head who took a chance on me! Moral of the story - ALWAYS KEEP SELLING YOURSELF, TAKE RISKS #NETWORK! Good Video content ! one of your older vids helped me in an interview ;)

[@TheBryanJun]

Anything is definitely possible!!! thanks so much for watching

[@ankitasaxena5891]

Woah seriously dude

[@human-ft3wk]

Damn, what kind of networking event did you go to? How did you find out about it?

[@MondliStyleman-ek4es]

i am in South Africa, I am from metallurgical engineering 10yrs, 32yrs old. and i recently got an interview for internship for IB JP morgan. I am even working at getting done on the virtual internship. Bryan is pretty discouraging for some of us cause if i watched this video before I would not had applied. anyway I will keep you guys informed.

[@guyguy1811]

Yeah, it would be great to hear what kind of networking this was.

[@alexisgomezsalinas3560]

I suppose this is the case in America. Where I’m from internships are during the semester; 5-6 hour work days and studying at the same time. You must study in the same city as the office location. Internship programs in BB last about 2 years and they just renew the contract to a full time offer once you graduate. On the other hand elite boutique banks like rothschlid look for interns to work during their last semester.

[@George_Gallop]

HAHA, what middle schooler asked if they are too late for investment banking? That had me rolling.

[@TheBryanJun]

Hahahahhaah you'd be surprised..

[@bijandrew]

I got into banking from songwriting at the age of 29. No prior experience or connections. Think I can be helpful if you’ve got questions.

[@TheBryanJun]

sounds like a great story!!

[@ankitasaxena5891]

You've got my attention

[@Maximious]

Is this real?

[@user-un1zm4un9w]

Hey is a 30 year old MBA grad too old for an IB associate?

[@glowmen1]

Hi Bijanraps, would you be able to share how you were able to get into investment banking and what process and tips to reach to your goal at the inspirational age of 29? Thank you for sharing!

[@OskieOmega]

I have a associates degree , I have been in IT for 10 years plus I worked in telecom , I’m a network engineer , I Analyze data and work to resolve problems. I know excel Traits to learn technical analysis etc

[@OskieOmega]

I mean im 39

[@upstateNYfinest]

So, i think this is mostly true. I did not intern in an investment bank and got an offer at citi for their valuatiom control group. However, i was top of my class in econ, and i did relevant academic clubs

[@graysonprickett6348]

This kind of bummed me out. I’m a senior with an accounting degree, 4.0 major GPA, took a financial modeling course and worked a full time commercial real estate job while getting my degree. I didn’t have the luxury to get a summer analyst position without losing my current job. Do I have a chance? Investment banking is my passion and I truly love finance. Would they allow me to enter a summer analyst internship after I graduate?

[@TheBryanJun]

I think trying to tackle smaller shops this year through networking may be your best bet

[@graysonprickett6348]

@@TheBryanJun Full-time positions or internships? Thanks for the response.

[@HtheKing]

@@graysonprickett6348 Hey man you got any updates, hows the search going?

[@graysonprickett6348]

@@HtheKing No updates yet. I checked on the application status of a few internships but I am still in the application received stage. They haven't reviewed it yet. Another longer route I've figured out is just going into accounting at a large firm and getting your CPA, then moving into a hedge fund. There are many routes to get where you want to go. I will keep you updated on the status of my applications. I've put in maybe 30 applications at this point to various investment banks and a few hedge funds. I did get moved to the next stage at Susquehanna, so there's hope!

[@-Shaquille_Oatmeal-]

@@graysonprickett6348 any updates now? Would love to hear about it

[@mikejones1572]

32 years old, CFA, Masters in Finance, senior level analyst in a corporate finance role but in the energy industry. Fortune 500 company. Is a transition to Investment Banking possible?

[@TheIr1shTank]

fuck it im 24 and I'm interviewing, you're good

[@compilationgems2237]

Where?

[@TheIr1shTank]

@@compilationgems2237 interviewed with a middle market last week and have 2 more interviews lined up for this coming week.

[@accountsequity5587]

@@TheIr1shTank good luck man!

[@TheBryanJun]

BEST OF LUCK

[@TheIr1shTank]

Just thought I would update here. Got an offer for a bank in an M&A group. If I can do it (non target, no finance internships and transitioning from public accounting) then you should give it a shot.

[@zagreus4438]

Fuck I didn't do an internship what do i do with a finance degree now?

[@JohnSmith-si8nz]

if you are 27 you are not too late for an IB analyst position, at least not in Europe

[@TheBryanJun]

yeah international is definitely different!

[@ankitasaxena5891]

Really? Wow

[@edyraper]

Hey I’m in Europe And it is too late

[@SaveThatMoney411]

Can someone in their 40s get an analyst position in investment banking?

[@MondliStyleman-ek4es]

i am in South Africa, I am from metallurgical engineering 10yrs, 32yrs old. and i recently got an interview for internship for IB JP morgan. I am even working at getting done on the virtual internship. Bryan is pretty discouraging for some of us cause if i watched this video before I would not had applied. anyway I will keep you guys informed.

[@TheBryanJun]

hell yeah hope you make it

[@tejas.shah001]

Hey can you tell a little about how did you land the internship, what did you do and what should other 25 to 30 yrs old do..? Thank you in advance, pls do reply

[@ziyadahmed82]

I'm 60 years old am I too late ?

[@TheBryanJun]

:(

[@kelvinkuzy]

Too late; Graduate GPA - less than 3.5 None Target school. Above 25 you can't land an IB analyst role but can become an Associate. No IB experience in school (No internship) No MBA No IB needed skills BUT SOME COMPANIES MIGHT STILL HIRE YOU.

[@thumpertorque_]

Why is it that they have an age limit for analyst? Isn't becoming an associate harder?

[@kelvinkuzy]

@@thumpertorque_ they don't have an age limit, it's just harder to become an analyst at that age and many investment banks will see it as a con, due to the hours and I'm guessing they want younglings without any responsibility and being older might affect that. But you can always go back to school for 2 years to become an associate. Being an associate requires I think about 2-3 years of IB analyst experience or an MBA (I guess that's harder)

[@thumpertorque_]

@@kelvinkuzy When you say going back to school do you mean going for a bachelor's degree hoping to get an intern in your freshman year?

[@thumpertorque_]

@@kelvinkuzy I think I misinterpreted what you meant. You meant going to school for an MBA? I currently am in the tech field. I don't have a BA so I don't know if I can go straight for an MBA without a BA. I'm hoping for either an analyst or an associate whatever is easier.

[@kelvinkuzy]

@@thumpertorque_ You have to at least have a degree (In a math-related field like finance, stats, computer science, and so on), if you don't have one you need to go back to school and study one of the courses I mentioned above. If you have a degree and it's not in these fields, apply for a master's degree (MBA).

[@sebastianmeza5601]

Have you seen anyone intern in one division going into senior year and then pivot into IB within the same bank after graduation?

[@TheBryanJun]

Not personally but I'm sure it's possible

[@jdjd605]

so i’m not from the states but where i’m from ive gone to a school that has one of the best accounting schools in the nation. i also finish my degree in the junior year but due to the covid implications i have yet to done any IB specific internships but have experience doing taxation and accounting internships. I also plan on taking the exams to become a CFA, as their hours are not as straining as IB. With all that in mind, can those things still be beneficial to an IB firm in the states if I wish to go into IB at one of the bigger firms? Thanks

[@TheBryanJun]

I'm not the biggest expert on international to US opportunities - I'd say your priorities are making sure the banks you have in mind sponsor international students. On your point about CFA's, I believe they're more on the credentials side than an actual role (not something comparable to IB) unless the country you're at is different than the US system!

[@jdjd605]

@@TheBryanJun Would you say the CFA credentials are something good to have in helping achieve a role in IB? And do you think CFA is still good for achieving roles elsewhere in finance, not specifically for IB but in general. Money wise and hours

[@petecompiano9408]

Please do a video over the technical skills needed or most often asked technicals please

[@hitlerhatessen]

Hi Bryan, I started my own startup in the furniture field, and leaving my startup soon. I have a bachelors in Finance and am thinking about doing an MSc in Finance so that i can enter investment banking. Is this possible? I am 24 and starting my MSc in September.

[@TheBryanJun]

I think you have an interesting story and the msc in finance should help perhaps at the smaller banks level but idk anyone personally that's done what you're describing

[@hitlerhatessen]

Was hoping for the big banks but, hopefully all goes well. Maybe i can start at a smaller bank and make my way towards one of the bigger banks. Thank you for the reply, Love your content, Keep it up.

[@iznsheikh4699]

Can you do the reset with an MSF program vs an MBA? That is where I’m at rn.just started my MSF program at FSU this summer and am starting to reach out to investment bankers on LinkedIn and through alumni

[@TheBryanJun]

Not as much as an MBA I believe

[@62hoboguy]

This is what I’m considering at ASU and their MSF program. Good luck! Have you found any traction yet with those strategies?

[@62hoboguy]

And what do you think of the program so far?

[@iznsheikh4699]

@@62hoboguy i just went thru the summer semester and went through my financial modeling and econometrics courses which was really high quality education and relevant group projects. I just interviewed today with a private equity firm, based off of the Managing Director’s sister being an FSU alum which was nice :) So overall I’m loving the program.

[@iznsheikh4699]

@@62hoboguy yes i had my first interview with a private equity firm from networking with an alum in Boston. To be fair the managing director of the bank has a special connection to FSU.

[@Levkin]

Am I too late for this video?

[@TheBryanJun]

Just in time!

[@SohaibAshraf]

I'm 23 - am I too late ?!

[@TheBryanJun]

I'm 23 too!

[@khalilfuller4939]

Im just starting college at 25, am i too late?

[@TheBryanJun]

everyone has their own time

[@JoshuaKasweka]

Quick question, not everyone in the world can get into the Best business schools in the world. if i do an MBA from a decent school can i still get into investment banking?

[@TheBryanJun]

I think it's really case by case but obviously getting into a top school (think M7) is your best shot at recruiting for a IB mba associate position - there's "lesser" schools that are still decent that definitely place students into IB but it'll lower your chances as well as the number of banks that recruit out of there

[@IcyWithItBTD]

Did you recruit for PE?

[@SnapBackCollector211]

What is the minimum degree you need for this field ?

[@TheBryanJun]

bachelor's!

[@teddylockhart3956]

Bryan I feel like you hate banking with a passion 😂 always saying why would you wanna do banking

[@TheBryanJun]

I actually still strongly believe it's one of the best starts to a career and would do it again if I could! I just don't think people should obsess over it/think it's the only path in life!

[@pranittambe7709]

I’m a 4th year computer engineering student and planning for a Masters in Finance (1.5yrs degree) so am i late to become an IB analyst at 25?

[@TheBryanJun]

Most likely yes but if you're a computer engineering student with a MsF you could get a better job than an IB analyst

[@pranittambe7709]

@@TheBryanJun Yeah like hedge funds? but the truth is that I’m not fond of coding or I can’t do it much for a long time. so is there any other alternative v

[@danielemorandi2814]

@@pranittambe7709 Data Science , Business Analytics , Quant roles.

[@keiarash5058]

@@pranittambe7709 Quant researcher or trader. You will still need to code, but much less than a developer

[@cutiepiesam5682]

I'm 30...is that late?

[@TheBryanJun]

30 is the new 20

[@cutiepiesam5682]

@@TheBryanJun you gonna work for investment Bank again?

[@romaincharbonnier6418]

i'm 20, i am too late ? jk, good video as usual

[@TheBryanJun]

you are very early to this video!

[@rmadcr7]

This is so cringe “I’m I late”

[@TheBryanJun]

yeah

[@solomon622]

im 19 am i too late

[@TheBryanJun]

I got my driver's license at 18

[@solomon622]

@@TheBryanJun Lol i actually dont have one

[@jiggs8073]

Not but you are probably not fit for it having asked this question

[@user-en7mm9hz1u]

Anyway 2 years that you posted that coment, any progress ???