Series Exams - Banks Requiring Them for Analysts
Hey guys,
What prominent banks in NY require the series exams for analysts? On another thread, I heard some banks do not require them. Thanks.
Trending Content - Investment Banking Forum
| +95 | [2026 - October] Unbiased Prestige Rankings | 58 | 1h |
| +88 | Who is the final boss in Houston Energy? (GS, JEFF or EVR) | 23 | 5h |
| +81 | You should probably leave IB | 27 | 8h |
| +46 | Why Do We Turn Comments? | 11 | 2h |
| +43 | Tomorrow Will Be Better | 5 | 4d |
| +41 | Moelis PCA vs Lower tier BB Coverage | 30 | 1d |
| +26 | Lateraling as Analyst | 25 | 1h |
| +26 | Banking (Un)fortunately Still Needs You: My Case for Bankers in the AI Era | 4 | 2h |
| +24 | How much should you ask questions / seek feedback as an intern? | 9 | 14h |
| +24 | UBS IB #24 in US M&A in 2026 | 10 | 11h |
Career Resources
Basically any bank you have heard of will require it. They will pay for training materials and for you to take the exams - I wouldn’t worry about it at all.
Bump - interested in hearing which banks in the US don't require them for lateral hires. I'd be coming from UK IB so will not have the 63 and 79 so I'm thinking that's going to auto-ding me for most roles
That's not going to auto-ding you lol. They'll require you to take it within a certain time period after joining (either before hitting the desk, or more likely when you're on the desk)
Lazard does not
Yes, and CVP. Not sure about other banks, but you can check on brokercheck.finra.org by searching for analysts at those banks
Would you have to take them if you went A2A
Ad quo iure aspernatur labore necessitatibus ducimus. Sit soluta et ipsa. Culpa est nisi quasi magni adipisci.
Omnis est dignissimos voluptatem ut. Ad veritatis dolores pariatur non. Dignissimos enim minus nobis dolore. Aspernatur placeat dolorum aut sit culpa non suscipit.
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...