The Harvard College Guide To Investment Banking Pdf «TRENDING — 2025»

Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name],

Do not panic. Take a research assistant role at HBS. Recruit for corporate banking, Big 4 transaction services, or a startup. Re-recruit as a senior. Many of your peers will do this. End of draft excerpt. For the full PDF, visit the OCS portal (login required). the harvard college guide to investment banking pdf

[Class Year] [Name] – [Common Interest] – IB SA 2026 Dear Mr

I'm a [Sophomore/Junior] in [House] concentrating in [Field]. I saw you worked on the [XYZ M&A deal] via LinkedIn. Recruit for corporate banking, Big 4 transaction services,

This guide is for educational purposes. It reflects the recruiting cycles and norms for Harvard College students. Section 1: The Landscape (Draft Excerpt) Why Investment Banking? For better or worse, investment banking remains the single largest destination for Harvard seniors entering the for-profit sector. Why? Three reasons: 1) Accelerated learning curve, 2) Exit opportunities (Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Corp Dev), and 3) Compensation. However, the "golden handcuffs" are real. You will work 80-100 hours per week.