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[Class Year] [Name] – [Common Interest] – IB SA 2026 the harvard college guide to investment banking pdf
This guide is for educational purposes. It reflects the recruiting cycles and norms for Harvard College students. Section 1: The Landscape (Draft Excerpt) Why Investment Banking? For better or worse, investment banking remains the single largest destination for Harvard seniors entering the for-profit sector. Why? Three reasons: 1) Accelerated learning curve, 2) Exit opportunities (Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Corp Dev), and 3) Compensation. However, the "golden handcuffs" are real. You will work 80-100 hours per week. Dear Mr
I'm a [Sophomore/Junior] in [House] concentrating in [Field]. I saw you worked on the [XYZ M&A deal] via LinkedIn. Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name]