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Essentially, investment bankers are financial advisors to corporations and, in some cases, to governments. They help their clients raise money. That may mean issuing stock, floating a bond, negotiating the acquisition of a rival company, or arranging the sale of the company itself.
- There is no specific degree to become an investment banker, with investment banks hiring graduates from most subject areas. However, transferable skills from degrees like economics, business, mathematics and finance can give you an advantage.
- Financial literacy and confidence with numbers is a prerequisite to be successful in this career
- A person taking up a career in this field should have high resilience and the ability to face the consequences when things get tough
- Combination of spreadsheet, accounting and legal skills.
- Strong, professional communication ability is an important characteristic of an investment banker
- Good numerical skills
- Excellent team leadership and teamwork skills are required for a successful investment banker.
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