MBA associates in IB
Hello,
I’ve recently been admitted to a top 20 MBA program in the US, and I’m very interested in pursuing a career in Investment Banking (IB). As an international student, I have previous experience in tech consulting, and I hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance and a Master's degree in Economics.
Could you offer any advice or tips on how I can best prepare for an IB role?
Thank you,
NewbieZ
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some detailed tips and advice to help you prepare for an Investment Banking (IB) role as an MBA associate:
Pre-MBA Preparation:
During MBA:
Interview Preparation:
Additional Resources:
By following these steps, you can effectively prepare for a career in Investment Banking and increase your chances of securing a role as an MBA associate. Good luck!
Sources: Just got an IB offer, how do I prepare?, What to do Pre-MBA to prepare for IB recruiting, Prepping for an MBA Career switch into IB, How should I prepare to be a good intern?, Networking 101 – 8 tips from a “non-target” school student
What about oil and gas industry? Let me know! Thanks
As an MBA associate your goal is to be as incompetent as possible - so practice deleting the master file for any group work you are doing, taking absurd amounts of time to complete your work (ensure it is riddled with errors), and always blame those around you for everything that goes wrong!
Haha, this is not helpful at all!
That's the spirit! You should want to get that response to everything you send as a finished product to group mates and colleagues.
If you’re interested in IB via the MBA path make sure you are well prepared on technicals/behaviourals the moment you step foot on campus. IB recruitment will run from Sept to November with offers coming out near the end of Q4/Early Q1. Make sure you know what coverage space you want to do, DO NOT spread out across different coverage spaces at different banks (they all talk, and they’ll find it weird if you chase Healthcare at Wells Fargo and then Tech at another bank). Id recommend tying your pre MBA industry coverage space in consulting to the IB coverage spaces, it’ll help with your story.
Lastly, make sure you provide a good impression with the on campus Investment banking clubs and second years. They’re essentially the gatekeepers on who gets interviews so make sure you provide a good impression.
What school did you get into?
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