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Investment Banker
Investment bankers advise companies on mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, and fundraising. One of the highest-paying careers in finance.
Banking & FinanceCommerce Stream
What Does an Investment Banker Do?
Investment bankers help companies raise capital (through equity/debt), execute mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and provide strategic financial advisory. They build financial models, prepare pitch decks, negotiate deal terms, and work with senior executives. The work is intense — 80-100 hour weeks are common in bulge-bracket banks — but the compensation is among the highest in any profession.
Salary Range in India
- Analyst (entry): 12-20 LPA
- Associate: 20-35 LPA
- VP: 35-60 LPA
- MD/Director: 60-2Cr+ LPA