How to Become an Investment Banker in 2025 & 26? | Investment Banker Roadmap | All you need to know!

Are you curious about how to build a career in Investment Banking?
Do you wonder what it actually takes to become an Investment Banker — beyond just the high salaries, career growth, and elite status we always hear about?

In this video, I’ll walk you through the complete roadmap to Investment Banking step by step:

✅ Which degrees really matter (and why Tier-2/Tier-3 colleges can still get you in)

✅ The must-have skills: Financial Modeling, Valuation, Excel, Pitch Decks & more

✅ Proof of Work strategies that actually make your CV stand out

✅ How to crack IB interviews — technicals, fit questions & case studies

✅ Which banks to target in India (and globally)

✅ The structured career path from Analyst → Associate → VP → Director → MD

✅ Salary growth, real challenges, and the rewards of working in IB

By the end of this video, you’ll know exactly how to go from student (or career switcher) to closing deals at top banks like JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, or Morgan Stanley.

📈 Whether you’re in college, exploring finance careers, or planning a switch into IB — this roadmap gives you the clarity and confidence to start your journey.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Why Investment Banking?
00:48 – What is Investment Banking (Explained Simply)
01:30 – Education & Degrees Required
02:25 – Core Skills & Proof of Work Portfolio
03:05 – How to Crack IB Interviews (3-Step Framework)
03:45 – Career Path & Growth in IB
04:25 – Salary Expectations in India & Abroad
05:00 – Final Roadmap & Next Steps

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