The Top Career Pathways & Exit Opportunities After IB

What comes after investment banking — and why do so many analysts leave after just two years? In Episode 4 of Building a Career in Investment Banking, Anushka Srivastava, a former J.P. Morgan analyst, unpacks the most competitive exit opportunities available to young bankers. From private equity and venture capital to hedge funds, top MBA programs, and corporate strategy, you’ll see how IB experience launches elite careers across finance and beyond.

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Key Takeaways

Map the Most Common Exit Opportunities

Learn the five top career moves IB analysts make — from PE and VC to hedge funds, MBA, and corporates.

Understand Why IB is a Career Launchpad

See how one to two years in investment banking unlock doors to elite firms, global opportunities, and advanced education paths.

Plan Your Strategic Next Career Move

Gain a framework for aligning IB experience with long-term career goals and positioning yourself for the right exit opportunity.

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