Breaking into Investment Banking (as an MBA)
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What do MBA applicants need to know about MBA careers in investment banking?
Darren invites his friend Scott to share his experience, both as an MBA student looking to break into investment banking and as an MBA recruiter for Wells Fargo Securities.
Scott has worked in investment banking for 7 years after his MBA - don’t miss his hard-earned insights into the industry!
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Introducing Scott Dragicevich (0:00)
Scott’s background (3:40)
The 2 paths to entering investment banking (6:46)
What do investment bankers do? (8:50)
Common roles for recent MBA graduates (10:58)
What is the recruiting process? (15:02)
Bulge bracket vs. boutique investment banks (24:39)
How b-schools help with recruiting (28:40)
The Wharton alumni network and how to stay connected (30:10)
What investment banks are looking for in new MBA hires (33:00)
Interviews and dealing with technical questions (43:20)
Scott’s recommended resources for interview prep (49:35)
The role of office locations and ìcore b-schools in recruiting (51:05)
Investment banking opportunities for international students in the US? (59:20)
Best part of job? Worst part of job? (1.01:05)
Scott’s final thoughts on succeeding in investment banking (1.07:25)
About Our Guest:
Scott Dragicevich played professional baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays before going to business school. After getting his MBA from Wharton majoring in Finance and Entrepreneurship, Scott joined Wells Fargo Securities in New York City covering transportation and logistics. He currently works as Vice President - Investment Banking and Capital Markets, for Wells Fargo Securities in Los Angeles.
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I don't remember the last time i paid so much attention to a podcast
Very insightful. Scott has such an interesting background and story!
Enlightening
Should I take some type of additional training to boost my non-banking background. In addition to MBA?
What do you think about a person trying to get into investment banking as a 40 year old person looking for a role as an associate with an MBA have you ever seen that before I have heard that is has been done
We personally have not seen that before. Most investment banks are recruiting associates within a narrower range of work experience / age. There might be exceptions. Have you asked those within your network who might know? Most 40+ year olds getting MBAs are usually looking at part-time or EMBA options.
Do you have to go to a m7 school to be recruited for investment banking
No, although I'm sure it helps given these schools' numerous alumni working for investment banks and long recruiting relationship with the banks. But do research the relationships your target b-school has with recruiters from investment banking. The employment reports are a good place to start!
@@TouchMBA how can we check how someone from my alumni worked or works in investment banking?
@@eddierosario1537 LinkedIn!
i is getting at 31 is possible?
@@TouchMBAis getting in investment banking is possible at 31?