The 5 BEST Reasons To Go Into Investment Banking (Besides the Money)

In this video I talk about how you can decide if the field of investment banking is for you.
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⏱Timestamps⏱
0:00 - Introduction
1:04 - Reason #1 - You’re Genuinely Interested in Finance
3:54 - Reason #2 - You Build a Strong Technical Skillset
6:00 - Reason #3 - The Absolute Best Exit Opportunities
7:35 - Reason #4 - Dive Deep Into An Industry or Product
9:31- Reason #5 - Fast Personal and Professional Growth
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[@whxisblitz]

Thank you for this. I’m a freshman finance major. I’m really excited for this journey and happy you make these type of videos

[@gabbouissoumota6581]

Amazing content Ben, keep up with it!

[@owenrthornton]

Hey! I love your channel. Always enjoy your videos. I’m going into college this next fall. Figuring out my next few years of interning etc. . I am quite inspired to become an investment banker, I am an ultra runner, so some good hard work is a passion of mine - I have heard a bit about consulting, I was curious what your thoughts on consulting vs banking is? It seems you see banking is an amazing step in pushing your limits, and gaining experience. Thanks so much, Owen.

[@HINA-sb8dm]

How is it going Owen? Hope you achieve your goals

[@timber715]

Great content .... thank you

[@rareliquid]

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[@kevinsuh5313]

yes sirrrr

[@jasonrodriguez9935]

In tech sales you get all that minus the long hours. Pay isn't as great and guaranteed. One can argue you learn more senior level skills younger in your career. Like having to articulate value to C-suite individuals to get them to get a certain outcome.

[@ivinitmittal]

Insightful!!🤙🏻

[@marwanelsayed3188]

Can you recommend books to read about how to Invest in stock

[@elitecoder955]

Ive been surfing on the internet for figures and comparing software engineering salaries with IB , only finding answers that say that IB persons make less money than what many other professions

[@keithliew72]

been missing the investment banking videos! glad they are back :D

[@ignaciopazgarcia5370]

Are you applying?

[@scebaffles968]

how long does it take an associate to get promoted

[@akudzwechawarika7592]

Is the programming beginner friendly?

[@JC-sg4ki]

does pay differ in different sectors such as tech or healthcare and what is starting pay straight of college like when going to an ivy league school

[@nicolay4505]

Could you please say something in your future videos about IT usage in finance e.g. Python, R, SQL?

[@rareliquid]

sorry i would but i know nothing about that LOL

[@tianawang4753]

how would you recommend to start learning about ib as a high schooler? i’m still unsure about whether i’m interested, but don’t know where to start getting immersed into it. any advice would help!

[@Evetsx3]

Hey Ben, I am rooting for your success. You are doing great. Just subscribed and keep up the hard work! Also will be signing up for financial edge.

[@rareliquid]

Welcome aboard!

[@elberfang93]

Big thanks for the sharing! Can you recommend any books that are helpful for digging into the investment things?

[@rareliquid]

There’s a link in my description to a bunch of books I recommend!

[@albertomigliavacca8320]

Hi i would like to know, between finance and economics, which one is better to get into investment banking? I ask because i have to decide whether to continue my studies with a masters in economics or switch to finance.

[@arnavjha3007]

Probably finance imo, I’m doing financial economics, and economics doesn’t teach you Jack about practical financial application, economics teaches you well economics, but that could vary from university to university

[@aryaankhan2365]

Hey Ben, I wanted to ask did you ever consider going into management consulting (Mckinsey, Bain, BCG) when you were still in university? If so, what made you pick investment banking over consulting? Thanks, love the videos!

[@rareliquid]

i discuss this a bit in the video!

[@aryaankhan2365]

@@rareliquid Oh thanks, just finished the video and realised you touched on this topic. I just wanted to send my comment straight away before watching the video so it would grab your attention! Keep up the great content 💫

[@ashleyandrews7555]

Hi Ben, great video! I'm from the UK I am starting my business management degree and have decided to specialise in accounting and I'm a slightly older student at 23 so I'm taking my career choice very seriously and would like to know whether you think I'm a good fit for investment banking. I've never been and still aren't a maths whizz but I have always been fascinated by how stocks and large companies work and how they are valued and manage, allocate and raise capital. I also understand and respect the value of time and money and how the two are closely connected, especially in todays society so even though I aren't great at maths, I understand maths when put into context. As a former banker, what's your opinion? I'd really appreciate your reply, Ashley.

[@unknown_7148]

Hope you're enjoying your course

[@nehalkhatale4493]

I have question.what is a good career investment banker or corporate lawyer?

[@contrarianthinker]

Both

[@VintageKPlays]

Nice

[@justinchen9981]

exactly why I hope to break in!

[@bethgorringe5904]

Hey! I don’t have a very mathematical mind but am interested in wealth management- do you think id be in over my head?

[@renegadejt4985]

Current banker here- what are some productive things to do in the office when you're not staffed on a deal?

[@eiveoinoijeobijs3369]

go for coffee

[@rareliquid]

look through some old models and build some of your own. other than that, honestly i would just chill haha you're going to get busy later

[@nguoisaigon2024]

can you give your thought on CFA's course?

[@rareliquid]

don’t really see the benefit of it vs spending time getting a job in finance

[@thegradient2086]

@@rareliquid Finally someone spoke the truth..How about My prestigious Chartered Accountancy degree paired with an Msc in Finance ?

[@arjayfelipe8602]

A financial analyst exp has an advantage if she/he shifts to investment banker?

[@user-gd7kh4tu6y]

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[@johndatto6543]

Hi financial edge certificate for investment banking good to have on resume?

[@user-bx2kd7jt8t]

what did you do in college?

[@rareliquid]

studied business, joined some business orgs, interned at some companies - pretty typical stuff haha

[@user-bx2kd7jt8t]

@@rareliquid Did you do any postgrad? And how difficult was it to get high enough marks for an internship?

[@bernardocampossizenandosil3399]

How many years do bankers normally work to be able to transfer to the buy side?

[@rareliquid]

2-3 years

[@bernardocampossizenandosil3399]

@@rareliquid ok thanks!

[@tigerak02]

There's a typo on your thumbnail

[@rareliquid]

good catch, fixed it. Thanks

[@pranittambe7709]

Thank you for such an informative video!! i just have one doubt, what is restructuring that Investment banks do?

[@user-vw4mw8cf5g]

Go to buy side

[@arsenic1x487]

I need that $10🤤🤤🤤

[@Cynthia-hl2kw]

Hey Ben, I'm currently working in a trading desk at a BB and would like to internal transfer into ibd, do you have any tips for me plz? Thank you so much!

[@rareliquid]

i think doing really well at your job will help a lot + internal networking but in general I'd say it's pretty hard. More longer term, I would consider going to MBA school if you can

[@consumer338]

I left IB after 4 years cuz of the toxic work culture and lack of diversity. If you’re black or PoC, you get treated differently and get passed over for promotions. It was exhausting and I wish I got out sooner for the sake of my mental health. It really is like a boys’ club/frat. Solid video, but definitely not for everyone

[@rareliquid]

i'm glad you got out! sounds awful and hope you're doing well in your current field~

[@basil3ios506]

But they have an easier time breaking in. So it evens out:)

[@Nirajb01]

@@basil3ios506 yeah no they don't.

[@blakeandrews3613]

@@Nirajb01yes they do…

[@elitecoder955]

Is the money good in IB ?

[@Anthony-hh2om]

Cons: Can't yolo on stocks

[@rareliquid]

lolol true

[@submersionn]

👋

[@clydeng87]

is investment banking analyst the same as financial analyst?

[@rareliquid]

nope financial analyst is much broader and is usually at normal companies while investment banking analysts only work at banks and work on M&A / equity / debt transactions

[@SirMrMango]

blub blub

[@coltonhaney4202]

first lol

[@hsaaasss7455]

Is it too late to join investment banking as i will be 31 after my mba from stanford

[@guilhermeluispessoa5288]

Absolutely not. Go ahead and good luck!

[@rayr3137]

IB is boring and dull😅You don't need a degree to do it . Just A levels .. cos you don't need any more to do the work . All do it for the ££££

[@paularojasmar]

I love the video 💕🐂 🐻 💹 💱