IB FT Positions Still Recruiting?

Based on the most helpful WSO content, there are still opportunities for full-time investment banking (IB) positions, even for recent graduates. Some banks are known to have open full-time positions throughout the year, especially in less competitive locations or satellite offices. For example:

1. Banks that often have open FT positions:

   • Stephens
   • FT Partners
   • Guggenheim
   • Brown Gibbons Lang
   • Mizuho
   • Duff & Phelps
   • Satellite offices of larger investment banks

2. Timing and strategy:

   • These positions are typically open during September and early October, but opportunities can arise throughout the year. For instance, Raymond James was noted to have a position open in February in a previous cycle.
   • Networking remains critical. Reaching out to senior professionals and leveraging your VC experience could help you stand out.

3. Next steps:

   • Check job boards regularly for openings.
   • Focus on networking with professionals at banks that are known to hire off-cycle.
   • Be open to roles in less competitive locations or smaller firms, as they may have more flexibility in hiring timelines.

While it may feel late in the cycle, you're not entirely out of options. Persistence and strategic networking can still lead to opportunities.

Sources: Top Venture Capitals that hire juniors?, Firms Still Recruiting for 2020 Full-Time Analysts, Guide for Investment Banking Full-Time Recruiting, 2022 INVESTMENT BANKING FULL-TIME RECRUITING THREAD, Investment Banks that are still recruiting for Summer 2020?