Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name],
The Harvard College Guide to Investment Banking Recruiting, Internships, and Career Paths Harvard College Office of Career Services (OCS) & The Financial Analysts Club
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.
