How acceptable are beards in IB?
Incoming analyst. Did my SA stint and noticed a couple analysts who had beards but also know they are exiting. Am thinking of being a career banker, and as ridiculous as it sounds, I noticed not a single VP or above had a beard in my group. Also noticed that the notable people in banking (thinking Jamie Dimon, D Sol, Peter Orszag, Ken Moelis etc.) do not have beards.
I think this will change as the older generations retire in the next decade or so, but am wondering what everyone's thoughts are on rocking a beard...I mean if the VP elect has a beard why can't a junior banker??
Yes, I can grow a full beard that doesn't look prepubescent...more so wondering if a neat beard could (not necessarily WOULD but COULD) have negative implications in the long run
Definitely shave during the interview process but once you get in no one really cares.
Naa, made through multiple FT interview processes (BB and EB) with a beard (trimmed short and groomed neatly, but still a full beard)
Literally went through all my internship and FT interviews with a beard
its fine. just have to look kept. i imagine no one cares once you're in
Not acceptable, you will look like one of the below:
- Foreigner/ethnic (Ex: Swarthy tanned spanish/italian looks like a turk/arab with a beard)
- Hippie (Kamala voter who wears beanies, skateboards and gets lattes with oat milk)
- Homeless (Self explanatory)
- Wannabe tough guy/alpha male (Guys who quote andrew tate/guys who film themselves cold approaching on TikTok)
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sorry you can't grow a beard bro
That’s cause it’s probably not a bro, it’s a they/them.
i'm literally all of these things and i've asked this question so many times
Full body shaven or bust
Had a moustache in my SA interview, got the gig, took a bit of shit for it over the summer but didnt shave it. Got the return offer. Nobody cares at the lower levels as long as youre good at your job. Once at VP+ maybe it matters but until then we are all just monkeys. Do whatever helps you get the best chicks. God bless
Only ever seen it work on ppl from the Middle East. If you’re Caucasian or Asian just stay clean shaven
Don’t see the issue literally have seen MDs with full beards
Some guys on my team are bearded. Key is to maintain it though, they get made fun of when they look scruffy.
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