{"id":30944,"date":"2026-01-30T11:00:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T11:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/?p=30944"},"modified":"2026-01-30T10:52:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T10:52:02","slug":"day-in-the-life-of-an-investment-banking-analyst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/staging\/day-in-the-life-of-an-investment-banking-analyst\/","title":{"rendered":"Day in the Life of an Investment Banking Analyst"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"628\">There is something mysterious about investment banking. Sharp suits, late nights, big deals, and paychecks that make the news. On Instagram, you\u2019ll find short reels tagged <em data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"557\">\u201cday in the life of an investment banker\u201d<\/em> showing coffee cups, spreadsheets, airport lounges, and luxury hotels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"775\">But if you read brutally honest Reddit threads like <em data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"741\">\u201cday in the life of an <a href=\"https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/investment-banking-online-course\/\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Investment Banking Analyst<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0reddit\u201d<\/em>, the story sounds very different.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"802\"><strong>So, what\u2019s the real truth?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1051\">This blog walks you through a realistic day in the life of an investment banking analyst, especially from an India perspective. No hype. No sugarcoating. Just the reality of the job what it demands, what it teaches, and what it gives back.<\/p>\n<h4>Connect With Us: <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=919650518049&amp;text=Hi%2C%20I%20want%20to%20know%20more%20about%20GTR%20academy%20courses\">WhatsApp<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30962\" src=\"https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Day-in-the-Life-of-an-Investment-Banking-Analyst.webp\" alt=\"Investment Banking Analyst\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Day-in-the-Life-of-an-Investment-Banking-Analyst.webp 1920w, https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Day-in-the-Life-of-an-Investment-Banking-Analyst-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Day-in-the-Life-of-an-Investment-Banking-Analyst-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Day-in-the-Life-of-an-Investment-Banking-Analyst-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Day-in-the-Life-of-an-Investment-Banking-Analyst-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1115\"><strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1115\">What Does an Investment Banking Analyst Really Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1190\">Before we dive into the daily routine, let\u2019s clear one big misconception.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1228\">Investment banking runs on analysts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1321\"><strong>While senior bankers focus on clients and relationships, analysts handle the backbone work:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1427\">\n<li data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1344\">\n<p data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1344\">Financial modeling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1367\">\n<p data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1367\">Valuation analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1383\">\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1383\">Pitch decks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1405\">\n<p data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1405\">Industry research<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1427\">\n<p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1427\">Endless revisions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1540\">In simple terms, senior bankers sell the story, and analysts make sure the numbers and logic actually work. That\u2019s why the roles and responsibilities of an investment banking analyst are intense but also incredibly educational.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1723\"><strong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1723\">8:30 AM \u2013 The Day Begins Before Office Hours<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1776\">Most analysts check emails the moment they wake up.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1952\">If a client from another time zone has sent feedback overnight, work starts immediately. There\u2019s no slow morning routine. Even before reaching the desk, analysts are already:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2031\">\n<li data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1972\">\n<p data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1972\">Scanning emails<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2001\">\n<p data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2001\">Flagging urgent comments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2031\">\n<p data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2031\">Mentally planning the day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2239\">In India, early mornings are common especially in global banks due to coordination with US and European teams. This is often highlighted when people talk about the life of an investment banker in India.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2312\"><strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2312\">9:30 AM \u2013 Updating Models &amp; Fixing Yesterday\u2019s \u201cFinal\u201d Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2420\"><strong>You reach the office (or log in remotely) with coffee in hand. The first task of the day usually involves:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2531\">\n<li data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2452\">\n<p data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2452\">Revising a financial model<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2487\">\n<p data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2487\">Updating valuation assumptions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2531\">\n<p data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2531\">Fixing formatting issues in pitch decks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2591\"><strong>And yes yesterday\u2019s \u201cfinal version\u201d is never really final:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2721\">This is where new analysts learn a critical lesson:<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2721\">Accuracy matters more than speed, but you are expected to deliver both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2770\"><strong data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2770\">11:30 AM \u2013 Team Calls &amp; Fire Drills<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2832\">Late morning usually brings a call from the associate or VP.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2862\"><strong>Typical comments sound like:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2971\">\n<li data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2896\">\n<p data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2896\">\u201cClient wants a new scenario\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2927\">\n<p data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2927\">\u201cAdd a comparable company\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2971\">\n<p data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2971\">\u201cWhy does this EBITDA margin look off?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"3244\">Pressure increases fast. Analysts must respond quickly, stay calm, and not take feedback personally. Many Reddit discussions about <em data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3147\">\u201cday in the life of an investment banker\u201d<\/em> mention this phase as the most mentally exhausting but also where learning accelerates the most.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3282\"><strong data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3282\">1:30 PM \u2013 Lunch\u2026 Sort Of<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3309\">Lunch is rarely peaceful.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3336\"><strong>Most days, it looks like:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3429\">\n<li data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3364\">\n<p data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3364\">10 minutes at your desk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3388\">\n<p data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3388\">Quick food delivery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3429\">\n<p data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3429\">Or no lunch at all during live deals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3519\">This answers the common question: \u201cHow many hours a day do investment bankers work?\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3532\"><strong>On average:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3588\">\n<li data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3556\">\n<p data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3556\">12\u201316 hours daily<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3588\">\n<p data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3588\">Even more during active deals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3640\"><strong data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3640\">2:30 PM \u2013 Research, Research, Research<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3686\"><strong>Afternoons are often dedicated to deep work:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3773\">\n<li data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3708\">\n<p data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3708\">Industry research<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3730\">\n<p data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3730\">Company profiling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3748\">\n<p data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3748\">Market trends<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3773\">\n<p data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3773\">Competitive analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3986\">This feels similar to a day in the life of an <a href=\"https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/investment-banking-online-course\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Investment Banking jobs<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, but with much tighter deadlines and higher stakes. Your work can directly influence decisions involving millions or even billions of dollars.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4043\"><strong data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4043\">5:30 PM \u2013 Client Comments Change Everything<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4045\" data-end=\"4106\">Just when things seem under control, client feedback arrives.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4117\"><strong>Suddenly:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4219\">\n<li data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4145\">\n<p data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4145\">Slides need rearranging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4175\">\n<p data-start=\"4148\" data-end=\"4175\">Numbers must be rechecked<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4176\" data-end=\"4219\">\n<p data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4219\">Assumptions need stronger justification<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4221\" data-end=\"4344\">This is where resilience matters. Analysts who survive this phase learn how to adapt quickly without compromising accuracy.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4351\" data-end=\"4412\"><strong data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4412\">8:00 PM \u2013 Quiet Focus Time (The Most Productive Hours)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4465\">Ironically, evenings are often the most productive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4467\" data-end=\"4507\"><strong>Fewer emails. Fewer interruptions. Just:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4554\">\n<li data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4517\">\n<p data-start=\"4510\" data-end=\"4517\">Excel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4518\" data-end=\"4532\">\n<p data-start=\"4520\" data-end=\"4532\">PowerPoint<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4533\" data-end=\"4554\">\n<p data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4554\">A long to-do list<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4704\">Many analysts say this is when they truly understand how numbers translate into real business decisions. It\u2019s exhausting but also deeply satisfying.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4711\" data-end=\"4758\"><strong data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4758\">11:30 PM (or later) \u2013 Logging Off\u2026 Maybe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4760\" data-end=\"4860\">Most analysts log off around midnight. During intense deal periods, work can stretch till 2 or 3 AM.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4862\" data-end=\"4946\">This leads to another common question: \u201cIs it hard to study investment banking?\u201d<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4948\" data-end=\"5012\">Studying the concepts isn\u2019t hard.<br data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"4984\" \/>Living the lifestyle is.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5019\" data-end=\"5082\">Life of an <a href=\"https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/investment-banking-online-course\/\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Investment Banking Services<\/strong><\/span><\/a> in India: What\u2019s Different?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5148\"><strong>The Indian investment banking experience has its own challenges:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5280\">\n<li data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5190\">\n<p data-start=\"5151\" data-end=\"5190\">Long hours due to global coordination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5191\" data-end=\"5233\">\n<p data-start=\"5193\" data-end=\"5233\">Faster responsibility at junior levels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5234\" data-end=\"5280\">\n<p data-start=\"5236\" data-end=\"5280\">Rapid growth in M&amp;A, PE, and startup deals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5282\" data-end=\"5363\"><strong>The learning curve is steep but that\u2019s exactly why many analysts later move into:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5446\">\n<li data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5382\">\n<p data-start=\"5366\" data-end=\"5382\">Private equity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5383\" data-end=\"5405\">\n<p data-start=\"5385\" data-end=\"5405\">Corporate strategy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5406\" data-end=\"5425\">\n<p data-start=\"5408\" data-end=\"5425\">Venture capital<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5426\" data-end=\"5446\">\n<p data-start=\"5428\" data-end=\"5446\">Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5453\" data-end=\"5499\"><strong data-start=\"5456\" data-end=\"5499\">Skills You Pick Up Without Realizing It<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5501\" data-end=\"5558\"><strong>After just one year as an analyst, you naturally develop:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5559\" data-end=\"5695\">\n<li data-start=\"5559\" data-end=\"5597\">\n<p data-start=\"5561\" data-end=\"5597\">Advanced financial modeling skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5598\" data-end=\"5626\">\n<p data-start=\"5600\" data-end=\"5626\">Strong business judgment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5627\" data-end=\"5656\">\n<p data-start=\"5629\" data-end=\"5656\">Stress management ability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5695\">\n<p data-start=\"5659\" data-end=\"5695\">Clear communication under pressure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5697\" data-end=\"5766\">That\u2019s why ex-Investment Bankers are highly valued across industries.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5773\" data-end=\"5830\"><strong data-start=\"5776\" data-end=\"5830\">How to Prepare for This Life (Before You Enter It)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5832\" data-end=\"5904\">Many aspirants underestimate how technical the analyst role actually is.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5906\" data-end=\"5982\"><strong>Structured training programs like those offered by GTR Academy focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5983\" data-end=\"6098\">\n<li data-start=\"5983\" data-end=\"6015\">\n<p data-start=\"5985\" data-end=\"6015\">Practical financial modeling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6016\" data-end=\"6040\">\n<p data-start=\"6018\" data-end=\"6040\">Valuation techniques<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6041\" data-end=\"6072\">\n<p data-start=\"6043\" data-end=\"6072\">Real-world deal simulations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6073\" data-end=\"6098\">\n<p data-start=\"6075\" data-end=\"6098\">Interview preparation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6100\" data-end=\"6237\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>GTR Academy<\/strong><\/span><\/a> emphasizes job-ready skills, not just theory, making it one of the best options for serious investment banking aspirants.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6244\" data-end=\"6284\"><strong data-start=\"6247\" data-end=\"6284\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"6286\" data-end=\"6350\"><strong data-start=\"6290\" data-end=\"6348\">1. What does an investment banking analyst do all day?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6351\" data-end=\"6422\">Long hours, financial modeling, constant revisions, and rapid learning.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"6424\" data-end=\"6485\"><strong data-start=\"6428\" data-end=\"6483\">2. How many hours a day do investment bankers work?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6486\" data-end=\"6532\">Typically, 12\u201316 hours, more during live deals.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"6534\" data-end=\"6583\"><strong data-start=\"6538\" data-end=\"6581\">3. Is investment banking hard to learn?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6584\" data-end=\"6638\">Concepts are learnable; the pressure is the hard part.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"6640\" data-end=\"6694\"><strong data-start=\"6644\" data-end=\"6692\">4. Is investment banking in India different?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6695\" data-end=\"6756\">Yes, global coordination and early responsibility are common.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"6758\" data-end=\"6824\"><strong data-start=\"6762\" data-end=\"6822\">5. What are the duties of an investment banking analyst?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6825\" data-end=\"6877\">Modeling, pitch decks, research, and client support.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"6879\" data-end=\"6936\"><strong data-start=\"6883\" data-end=\"6934\">6. Are Instagram reels about bankers realistic?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6937\" data-end=\"6971\">They show highlights, not reality.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"6973\" data-end=\"7035\"><strong data-start=\"6977\" data-end=\"7033\">7. Investment analyst vs investment banking analyst?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"7036\" data-end=\"7102\">Investment analysts focus on research; IB analysts focus on deals.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"7104\" data-end=\"7143\"><strong data-start=\"7108\" data-end=\"7141\">8. Do analysts work weekends?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"7144\" data-end=\"7187\">Yes, especially during active transactions.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"7189\" data-end=\"7250\"><strong data-start=\"7193\" data-end=\"7248\">9. Can freshers become investment banking analysts?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"7251\" data-end=\"7292\">Yes, with strong training and preparation.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"7294\" data-end=\"7356\"><strong data-start=\"7298\" data-end=\"7354\">10. Is GTR Academy good for investment banking prep?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"7357\" data-end=\"7410\">Yes, especially for practical, job-oriented learning.<\/p>\n<h4>Connect With Us: <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=919650518049&amp;text=Hi%2C%20I%20want%20to%20know%20more%20about%20GTR%20academy%20courses\">WhatsApp<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"7417\" data-end=\"7438\"><strong data-start=\"7420\" data-end=\"7438\">Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"7440\" data-end=\"7602\">A day in the life of an <a href=\"https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/investment-banking-online-course\/\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Investment Banking Analyst<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is demanding, unpredictable, and exhausting\u2014but also one of the fastest ways to grow early in a finance career.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7604\" data-end=\"7798\">This job tests patience, discipline, and resilience. It\u2019s not for everyone. But for those who thrive under pressure and want accelerated learning, investment banking delivers unmatched exposure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7800\" data-end=\"7949\">With the right preparation through platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/gtracademy.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong data-start=\"7850\" data-end=\"7865\">GTR Academy <\/strong><\/span><\/a>you don\u2019t just survive this life.<br data-start=\"7899\" data-end=\"7902\" \/>You adapt to it. And eventually, you master it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is something mysterious about investment banking. Sharp suits, late nights, big deals, and paychecks that make the news. On Instagram, you\u2019ll find short reels tagged \u201cday in the life of an investment banker\u201d showing coffee cups, spreadsheets, airport lounges, and luxury hotels. 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