We surveyed 1,099 investment bankers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical investment banker. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an investment banker?
Low
High
Working as an investment banker typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that investment bankers are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become an investment banker?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an investment banker typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
Is it easy to get a job as an investment banker?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as an investment banker. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for investment bankers.
Do investment bankers work full-time or part-time?
95% of investment bankers work in full-time roles while 5% work part-time.