Can graduate freshmen become Investment Banking associate at banks?

Can freshmen with bachelors in technology get associate level role at investment banks provided he/she has relevant experience and educational certificates such as CFA etc.?

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"can you" - theoretically, yes.

"will you" - in all likelihood, no. The banks have thousands of applicants with the exact pedigree they are looking for...why bother taking a risk on someone who breaks the mold. Banking is all about continuing the system with fresh cogs.

maybe if you have a personal relationship with somebody on the inside, then a non-standard path can still break in...and this is where networking might be able to help.

just google it...you're welcome
 

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just google it...you're welcome

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