Careers in Investment Banking

Intensely competitive, action-oriented, and profit-hungry, investment banking is a larger-than-life world where deals-and fortunes-are made. It's a great place to learn the ins and outs of corporate finance, and develop analytic skills that will prove useful throughout any business career. But investment banking has a steep learning curve, and chances are you'll start out in a job that involves duties more Working Girl than Wall Street. In this Insider Guide, you'll find plenty of research from WetFeet's experts to help you launch your I-banking career. Turn to this popular WetFeet Insider Guide to explore What investment banks really do-forget all the corporate PR. Industry trends and what they mean for today's job seekers. Industry performance and how the major players have fared in recent rankings. Profiles of the leading firms, including financial highlights. Opportunities in corporate finance, public finance, M&A, sales and trading, and research... ...and what people working in each of these areas actually do everyday, in plain English. What insiders consider the pluses-and the minuses-of an investment banking career, from lifestyle and culture to travel and hours (oh, the hours!). Interviewing tips from industry insiders and recruiters.