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September 26, 2025

What is Investment Banking?

What is investment banking — and how do graduates land six-figure jobs straight out of college? In Episode 1 of Building a Career in Investment Banking, former J.P. Morgan analyst Anushka Srivastava breaks it all down. You’ll learn what IB really is, why it matters, and how it shapes global markets. This is the foundation every aspiring banker needs before diving into networking, interviews, and recruitment prep.

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Understand Investment Banking Fundamentals

Unpack how investment banks drive capital markets, mergers, and strategic growth at the highest levels of global finance.

Learn Why Top Banks Recruit Early

Understand the pipeline from elite universities to Wall Street and why firms compete to secure exceptional young talent.

Decode the Career Impact of IB

See how investment banking shapes long-term careers in private equity, hedge funds, and corporate leadership — and why it’s the perfect launchpad.

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