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People with MBAs apply for Associate Programs so they really shouldn't be Analysts. I think at some point, it's a function of why you haven't switched into IB earlier / at what age you aren't willing to deal with the 80-100 hr work weeks anymore.

 

I have seen a 29 year old first year analyst at a regional BB office in South America, so I think what matters more are the capabilities, experience and skills than age, properly speaking

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Anytime in 20's is definitely not too old - one example is military people who finish their undergrad later and make a career change

 

Put it this way: I've seen IBD analysts at small shops in the 30-34 range, but have never seen an analyst in IBD, S&T, or ER (associate) at a bulge bracket bank older than 30.

YMMV, but I'd say this is a decent guideline.

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