Breaking into Investment Banking

Mid-office to front-office transition guidance for finance professionals looking to move into investment banking, private equity, equity research, corporate finance, or investor-facing roles.

This session focuses on practical transition strategy, not generic career advice. We cover how to reposition your experience, identify transferable skills, fix resume gaps, prepare for interviews, improve technical and commercial understanding, and build a credible front-office profile.

Topics may include:

• Resume and LinkedIn positioning

• Storytelling for interviews

• Technical preparation strategy

• Networking and outreach approach

• Internal vs external transition paths

• Role targeting across IB, PE, VC, ER, and corporate finance

• Common mistakes candidates make during transitions

Suitable for professionals working at back office or mid office IB functions