Career ladder
Common Investment Banking roles and typical compensation bands in India:
- IB Analyst — 15-30 LPA
- IB Associate — 30-60 LPA
Foundation
Focus areas for the foundation phase:
- Accounting
- Valuation
- Excel
Modeling
Focus areas for the modeling phase:
- 3-statement
- M&A
- LBO
Deal
Focus areas for the deal phase:
- Live deal exposure
- Pitchbooks
Signals recruiters look for
Beyond skills, hiring managers screen for these signals:
- Shipped projects on GitHub / portfolio
- Certifications relevant to the role
- Communication in interviews
- Domain knowledge (industry-specific)
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