Order of Prep Work for Banking Roles

* Assuming basic knowledge of the industry

* Assuming generalist skillset

1. Learn about different products and groups at the bank - fundamentals

2. Why deals (M&A, financing, etc.) happen 

3. Technical skills (Microsoft office, data providers or plug-ins etc.)

4. Accounting

5. Valuation, methodologies, EV and equity value

6. Fin Stmt. Modeling

7. DCF

8. Merger models

9. LBO's

10. Niche knowledge if necessary (FIG, GCM, restructuring)

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