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Work at a BB and have been working 85-100 hours every week since August. Deal flow has picked up significantly. Wondering what the rest of the street is like?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s what you need to know about hours across the street:
Boutique Banks (EBs): Firms like LionTree Advisors, Greentech Capital Advisors, and Petsky Prunier have reported some of the highest average hours worked, with LionTree Advisors hitting 90 hours per week.
Bulge Bracket Banks (BBs): While specific BB data isn't highlighted in the context, the WSO 2022 Investment Banking Work-Conditions Survey indicates that average hours for BB analysts hover around 76.4 hours per week, with some variation depending on deal flow and group.
Regional Variations: Cities like NYC and London tend to have higher average hours (around 78-79 hours per week), while other locations like Chicago average slightly lower at 76.2 hours.
Group-Specific Trends: Groups like Industrials and TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecom) often report higher hours, averaging around 77-78.8 hours per week.
It seems your 85-100 hours per week is on the higher end, likely driven by increased deal flow. This aligns with trends seen in busy periods, especially in high-performing groups or during active market cycles.
Sources: WSO 2022 Investment Banking Work-Conditions Survey (Part 1/3), 2017 Investment Banking Report: 8 Key Trends to Know, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/2017-investment-banking-report-8-key-trends-to-know?customgpt=1, Investment Banking Hours - What to Expect?, What is corporate banking?
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Same across most BBs: 80-100hr weeks common, deal flow rebounding street-wide (up ~33% in '25, accelerating into '26).
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