How do you avoid getting stuck at VP in an investment banking career? It's the most common level to get stuck at, and getting stuck is a problem due to the up-or-out environment of IB. What tips do you have for progressing into the upper levels of investment banking?
| +379 | Evercore Intern Seizure | 56 | 1h |
| +74 | JPM M&A is Gone??? Purely Coverage Banking??? | 33 | 1h |
| +62 | Is DCM actually underrated ? | 26 | 23m |
| +53 | How do I understand vs. just memorizing? | 9 | 2h |
| +48 | Losing my personality in Banking | 9 | 1d |
| +47 | Are all Tech / TMT groups sweaty? | 38 | 1d |
| +42 | Associate & Above IB exits | 16 | 4d |
| +33 | Incoming IB Analyst: Best Ways to Prepare? | 11 | 8h |
| +27 | Which groups are ideal for laterals? | 12 | 1d |
| +24 | Thoughts on PEI Global Partners? | 4 | 2d |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
OP based on your post history I’d worry about getting an internship offer first before worrying about this
lmaoooo
Yep, you got me there. I figure you can never plan too much, so I'd rather know everything about a job rather than only focusing on the next step.
The sooner you recognize that its a sales/relationship job, the better positioned you are for a long term career. I've seen a lot of stuck VPs and its often because they want to think their job is all about analysis and process management. Those skills cap out at associate, the bank doesn't need to pay a VP 500k to check models and check boxes. Need to be good at interacting with clients and helping the MDs win pitches.
WallStreetOasis.com I count 61 silver bananas. Why does it say +22 on the leaderboard?
From what I've seen, good VPs recognize that at some point they need to start transitioning from a pure execution role into a relationship / sales role - they start sourcing more and thinking more big picture in terms of new verticals the group can transition into, developing their own network more (and having something to show for it), etc.
are summer analysts, analysts and/or associates more likely to be promoted/hired/given preferential treatment because they show this potential early on?
Certainly not analysts and I think it would be hard for an associate to demonstrate that potential in a way that is given heavy weight in evaluations. Sure, on the margins it can help a bit. But associates looking to get ahead should focus more on execution and less on looking like future MD material.
A fugit perspiciatis fuga quo. Voluptas facere vel quod veniam commodi. Neque dolorem molestias corporis fugiat ullam. Similique sit minima et voluptatem eum ipsa. Magnam sunt debitis aut quaerat natus.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...