How to become a wealthy Investment Banker?

Hello everyone,

I'm 17 years old studying Economics, Maths and German for my A-levels, getting straight A's in my tests and I've always wanted to be an Investment Banker.
I've have been watching the stock markets and looking how other top bankers made their millions to live the luxury life. I've heard it's hard to get into the Investment Banking field and not many people can become a millionaire.
My dad is a banker for HSBC and he's been telling me where he went wrong so I don't have to do the same mistakes. He told me about getting an MBA and to keep pushing myself and work hard.

Any other advice would be great,
Thanks.

You don't need a degree though it may help. An apprenticeship for a wealthy and powerful company would do the trick. Check it out.

Thanks for that, I will compare the two and see what's best for me.

Hello everyone,

I'm 17 years old studying Economics, Maths and German for my A-levels, getting straight A's in my tests and I've always wanted to be an Investment Banker.
I've have been watching the stock markets and looking how other top bankers made their millions to live the luxury life. I've heard it's hard to get into the Investment Banking field and not many people can become a millionaire.
My dad is a banker for HSBC and he's been telling me where he went wrong so I don't have to do the same mistakes. He told me about getting an MBA and to keep pushing myself and work hard.

Any other advice would be great,
Thanks.

Hello everyone,

I'm 17 years old studying Economics, Maths and German for my A-levels, getting straight A's in my tests and I've always wanted to be an Investment Banker.
I've have been watching the stock markets and looking how other top bankers made their millions to live the luxury life. I've heard it's hard to get into the Investment Banking field and not many people can become a millionaire.
My dad is a banker for HSBC and he's been telling me where he went wrong so I don't have to do the same mistakes. He told me about getting an MBA and to keep pushing myself and work hard.

Any other advice would be great,
Thanks.

Study preferably maths/econ/sci at Oxbridge/LSE/Imperial/UCL. (Further maths would defo help). Finish degree with high 2:1 or 1st. (for the top banks, a 1st really). Get internship and obtain a role/position.

Hello everyone,

I'm 17 years old studying Economics, Maths and German for my A-levels, getting straight A's in my tests and I've always wanted to be an Investment Banker.
I've have been watching the stock markets and looking how other top bankers made their millions to live the luxury life. I've heard it's hard to get into the Investment Banking field and not many people can become a millionaire.
My dad is a banker for HSBC and he's been telling me where he went wrong so I don't have to do the same mistakes. He told me about getting an MBA and to keep pushing myself and work hard.

Any other advice would be great,
Thanks.

You don't need to do maths or any degree subject in particular. I know people who studied music and are bankers - you have to be numerate but not necessarily quanty.

A child could perform most of the work (excluding quants) bankers/traders do.


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true, i agree eg. a geography degree would be sufficient for trading etc. But if you want to go to a TOP bank then you should maximise your chances. Those subjects give you a better chance (assuming you get a 1st or high 2:1 from those unis i mentioned), everything else held constant.

Non-elite banks would be more okay with an arts degree from Nottingham/Southampton etc.

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I get you the monies
?????????
Profit

Legit answer:

Work hard and get into a top uni - preferably Oxbridge, LSE, Warwick or UCL failing that other top unis like Nottingham, Bristol, Durham, Bath etc. will suffice.

Before uni, try to use your dad's contacts to secure an informal work experience placement within a bank, apply to year 12 open days/insight days.
Try your best to get involved in the local community, find a hobby or sport and pursuit further. Once you're at uni, look into spring weeks and summer internships. Continue developing yourself out with academics (but maintain a strong academic profile).

Most places will directly promote you to associate+ roles but if you so wish, you can pursue an MBA - even better if you are looking into other career paths.

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Give me tree fiddy
I get you the monies
?????????
Profit

Legit answer:

Work hard and get into a top uni - preferably Oxbridge, LSE, Warwick or UCL failing that other top unis like Nottingham, Bristol, Durham, Bath etc. will suffice.

Before uni, try to use your dad's contacts to secure an informal work experience placement within a bank, apply to year 12 open days/insight days.
Try your best to get involved in the local community, find a hobby or sport and pursuit further. Once you're at uni, look into spring weeks and summer internships. Continue developing yourself out with academics (but maintain a strong academic profile).

Most places will directly promote you to associate+ roles but if you so wish, you can pursue an MBA - even better if you are looking into other career paths.

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Study preferably maths/econ/sci at Oxbridge/LSE/Imperial/UCL. (Further maths would defo help). Finish degree with high 2:1 or 1st. (for the top banks, a 1st really). Get internship and obtain a role/position.

Basically the target unis (that you should be worrying about) are: Oxbridge, LSE, Imperial, UCL and possibly Warwick (well only their maths and econ dept are outstanding)