Understanding IB Recruitment: Timelines, Process & Insider Strategies
Breaking into investment banking is about mastering a structured, highly competitive recruitment process. In Episode 6 of Building a Career in Investment Banking, Anushka Srivastava, former J.P. Morgan analyst, walks you through that process step by step. You’ll understand how applications, networking, interviews, and superdays fit together; why early preparation during freshman and sophomore years gives candidates an edge; and which mistakes cause even qualified applicants to fall short. This episode gives you the clarity to compete — and win — in IB recruitment.
Key Takeaways
Learn how recruitment unfolds from application to superday — and why timing can make or break your candidacy.
Discover why starting prep as early as freshman year gives you a decisive advantage over later applicants.
Understand the pitfalls most applicants face — and how to position yourself strategically for top-tier IB firms.
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