Life in Investment Banking: Unfiltered Insights from J.P. Morgan & Evercore Bankers
What’s the reality of life inside top investment banks like J.P. Morgan and Evercore? In the final episode of Building a Career in Investment Banking, Anushka Srivastava, former J.P. Morgan analyst, sits down with Joshua S., Tech Investor at Mubadala Ventures and ex-Evercore banker, for an unfiltered Q&A. From the intensity of deal flow and analyst pressure to the trade-offs between prestige, pay, and personal life — this episode reveals what working in IB really feels like, and the lessons bankers wish they knew starting out.
Key Takeaways
Hear first-hand what analysts experience day-to-day, from grueling hours to billion-dollar deal exposure at elite firms.
Gain clarity on balancing pay, reputation, and lifestyle — and why IB is both a launchpad and a grind.
Discover the advice and reflections professionals wish they had before starting their IB careers — insights you won’t find in brochures.
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