Investment Banking Interviews Explained: What Bankers Actually Look For

Cracking an Investment Banking interview is not about coming from a top B-school, it’s about preparation, positioning, and perspective.

Many candidates believe that without an IIM, ISB, or global MBA, Investment Banking is out of reach. That’s simply not true.

In this complete Investment Banking interview preparation guide, we break down exactly how non-traditional candidates (CA, CFA, post-graduates, early professionals) can prepare for interviews, especially at boutique and mid-market Investment Banks.

This video is designed for:
Investment Banking aspirants without a top MBA
CFA / CA / Finance post-graduates
MBA students targeting IB roles
Early-career finance professionals
Candidates applying to boutique & advisory firms in India and globally

00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Non Traditional Route
05:10 - The Boutique IB
08:00 - Network = Interviews
11:59 - Interview Round 1 - Fit & Fundamental
14:40 - Interview Round 2 - The Real Test
17:30 - The Technical BONUS
23:30 - Final Tips

Useful Links:
Link to FREE Investment Banking Masterclass - https://ec-ib-masterclass.lovable.app/
Link to FREE Investment Banking Fit Test - https://investment-banking-readiness....

Access BONUS Resource - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H5cu...

Interview Bundle - https://topmate.io/karan_damania/1722915

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This video is not theory, it’s based on real patterns we see every day while mentoring Investment Banking aspirants through Encoding Careers.

If you’re serious about:
Breaking into Investment Banking
Building a strong finance network
Getting genuine referrals (without embarrassing yourself)
Positioning yourself as a high-potential candidate
👉 This video is a must-watch.