Investment Banking Salary Guide 2026 (London/Europe)

Investment banking stays the golden ticket in finance, where the bonus component of your paycheck can swell two or three times your base in blockbuster years. It's not about just the cash only either—getting on an internship or graduate role can serve as the stepping stone into any solid corporate or startup career.

The Toughest Investment Banking Interview Questions & How to Answer Them

Why IBD is an Awesome Career Path

Wining Full-Time Return IBD Offers

Here goes my second article. Check out my first one. Rounds of rounds of rounds of interviews.. why? What does it take for someone to standout?

What an Investment Banking Analyst Actually Does: An Essential Guide

M&A Transaction Volumes in a High Interest Rate Environment

How to Value Companies and Its’ Applications in DCM

The two main methodologies used for the valuation of a company are DCF (Discounted Cash Flows) and EBITDA multiples.

Essential Soft Skills for Investment Banking Analysts

M&A or Corporate Development?

Should I Stay in Investment Banking or Move to Private Equity?

Whether to stay in Investment Banking or attempt a move to potentially greener pastures in Private Equity is an important question that will cross the mind of most young bankers. Both career paths are very well paid and will offer fantastic experiences both personally and professionally.

Should I go into FIG M&A?

Introduction to Corporate Bonds

Financial Modeling 101: How to Build a Simple LBO

An LBO analyses the implied financial returns of the acquisition of a company purchased with a significant amount of debt, by a financial sponsor / private equity firm. The implied returns are typically expressed as an internal rate of return (IRR) or multiple-on-money (MoM). The acquirer aims to use the minimum possible amount of equity capital to fund the acquisition in order to maximise returns.

M&A Advisory – Equity vs. Debt Explained

Off the well-beaten path: Conversation with an IBD ex-Associate

Which industry or team to join?

People who work in investment banking are usually grouped based on their function (M&A, IPOs, etc) or industry focus. When you join a bank for an internship or a full-time position, you could start as a generalist or join a team that focuses on a specific industry.

LBO Debt Structuring 101: How Private Equity Thinks About Leverage

A Guide to Investment Banking Industry Coverage Groups

Introduction to Financial Modeling

Financial modeling in investment banking is a sophisticated analytical discipline that forms the backbone of virtually every major corporate transaction and strategic decision in the capital markets.

Communication Skills in Investment Banking: Why They Matter More Than You Think

The Investment Banker Course Review | Financial Edge Training

What They Don’t Teach You About Capital Markets

For most students and junior bankers, “investment banking” is taught as a linear, rational process. You analyse a company, build a model, prepare a polished deck, pitch to the client, and eventually execute a transaction. Actually, that description captures only half of the job, and in many cases not the half that determines whether a deal actually gets done.

Chat with a Morgan Stanley Director from Bocconi

How to Put a Price Tag on Companies: A Valuation Methods Overview

Capital Markets vs M&A Advisory?

Investment banking transactions can be broadly categorised into several key buckets, spanning both M&A advisory and capital markets activities. Each transaction type serves different strategic objectives and requires distinct skill sets, though all involve high-stakes financial decision-making and execution.

What is the 3-Statement Model?

So... WTF is a Transaction?

From Big 4 to Elite Boutique - Lazard Associate

Alex and David discuss breaking in from PwC in Dublin to Lazard in London, the grim realities of life on the desk, and his thoughts on AI's impact on the industry

What is Restructuring/Special Situations Group?

A Day in the Life of an Investment Banking Intern in London

What is a Demerger?

If you've been following the business headlines lately, you've probably seen companies announcing that they're "splitting up" or "spinning off" a division. What's actually happening behind these announcements is often a demerger, and if you're new to investing or just starting to pay attention to corporate finance, it's one of the more useful concepts to understand.