Can a fresh masters graduate apply for investment banking analyst at the age of 29 with MSc from LSE/imperial and ACA background? Can they aim for Goldman/JP Morgan? Or is it too old for the position?
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I’ve seen an analyst at 29 before. It’s rare.
Definitely more common in Europe though.
I started my analyst stint at 28 and my best bud at the firm (same class) at 29. No one ever really cared and it’s definitely doable but may come with some extra challenges. BB in London.
Thanks people! I've seen people getting into IB in early to mid twenties as an analyst. Heard some getting into at 27 aswell throughout europe. But being someone who completed their undergrad late (along with chartered accountancy) I was a bit skeptic if I can apply by the time I finish my Msc.
I just got into IBD at 25. A buddy of mine is still looking to break in at 28.
You can aim for Blackrock/KKR, but realistically you won't get an offer even from a 3rd tier boutique - sorry mate.
If you have an ACA you don’t need to start over. Loads of places take them as Analyst 3 level in London
Thank You, i heard they do so from KPMG/PwC. Problem Is I don't work or reside in london currently. I finished my ACA from ICAEW and undergraduation from UOL distantly. The plan is to move to london for Msc in fìnance at Lse or imperial. I'll be turning 29 by the time the Msc course end. So still a bit skeptic if I can break into IBD being 29 and international at the same time.
European monkey here: I got into IBD with 25 after a grad degree. And I've seen people doing internships with 27 and joining the year after.
Having said that, I certainly wouldnt do it at that age. It takes a toll on you, and it's much much easier when you're very young - both physically and mentally.
The amount of crap you have to swallow is just too high. Even with 25, I sometimes thought that I should have joined right after my Bachelor.
Leave that to disillusioned MBA ASOs who join in their early thirties.
I agree. The work life balance is even harder as an analyst in late twenties
Yes you absolutely can, banks love hiring ACA's because they know you're competent and "low-risk". Please see for instance this job posting where JPM in London are actively looking for people with accounting qualifications to transfer across:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2355693372/?refId=ncHs%2FvS2R5%2Bkei…
If you're willing to sacrifice your time and work the 80hr weeks you'll be absolutely fine
Best of luck
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