Investment banking

An exciting, dynamic, fast-paced role – full of mental stimulation, high levels of responsibility and sometimes long hours.

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Work on complex financial transactions 


If you’re fascinated by the world of finance, have an eye for detail and thrive under pressure, a big opportunity awaits to support some of the world’s most high-profile companies on mergers, acquisitions, and raising funds to achieve their strategic goals. 

Skills you’ll develop 

Risk analysis, management and governance

Spotting and managing business and legal risks that could affect the bank and our clients.

Financial analysis and modelling

Examining numbers to check how a company is doing and building financial models to predict a company’s performance.

Corporate valuation

Calculating how much a company is worth through factors like financial performance and market position.

Mergers and acquisitions modelling

Analysing business deals like mergers and acquisitions.

Leverage and buy-out analysis 

Studying deals that use borrowed money to buy companies.

Financial market analysis

Understanding trends and risks in debt/equity markets.

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Working environment

The pressure can be high, but no two days are ever the same and you’re constantly learning. You’ll play a vital role in providing financial advisory services to drive our clients’ success. Organisation, communication, reliability and resilience will be the backbone of your success.

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Our teams

You’ll be a vital team member, supporting and supported by some of the best in the banking business, collaborating internally and externally all over the world. You’ll learn from their expertise, as you develop your skills on and off the job.

Anushka

Role: Analyst Joined: 2024 Location: Hong Kong Studied: Chemistry

I was nervous about starting a career in the banking sector with a degree in Chemistry, but my managers and mentors were super supportive.

Frequently asked questions

No, we encourage applications from students from all backgrounds who are passionate about this area and willing to learn the technical skills needed to succeed. The learning curve is steep, so having a real interest in this area is important, but we’ll provide all the support you need as long as you’re willing to put the work in.

The hours in these roles can be long. You’ll be working with some very big names on some very big deals and the stakes are high. When you’re working on a deal, putting in the hours is important to ensure that great work is delivered on time. Even as a junior, you’re an integral part of the team and everyone needs to be relied on to play their part and deliver.

This will depend on the role and team. The work pattern for the training programme is included on the detailed programme description which is viewable when applications open. 

Once a programme is open for applications you will find it listed on the Find a programme page.

Application opening dates vary for different programmes and markets. To be emailed when programmes open, join our Talent Community(opens in new window) (opens in new window).

We don’t offer all programmes in all markets, and in several locations our graduate programme places are filled via our internships. In locations where internships are available, they are the best route to securing a graduate opportunity. Our insight programmes (where they are offered) are also a great way to fast-track to an internship programme.

The best way to know when we open applications is to join our Talent Community (opens in new window). You will receive a monthly email which will advise you which programmes we are actively recruiting for.

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