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Finance & Law
Investment Banker
Move the capital that moves the world
€55k–€150k+ Demand: Medium
What the work is really like
Investment bankers advise companies on raising capital, mergers and major financial decisions — intense hours, high stakes and some of the highest early-career pay available.
1Building a financial model at 11pm before a pitch
2Presenting deal terms to a client's board
3Stress-testing assumptions in a valuation
4Coordinating a deal across three time zones
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Skills to develop
Financial modelling
Valuation
Excel (expert)
Presentation
Deal structuring
Stamina under pressure
Estimated to job-ready: ~6 months of focused effort.
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