Investment Banker
30AI EXPOSURE TODAY30
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST72%
NOT A FORECAST72%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£40,000 - £50,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Investment Banker
Investment bankers and directors help companies and large organizations with big money decisions. They advise on how to borrow money, merge with other businesses, or raise funds. It's a fast-paced job where you work on deals that shape businesses.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is modest on our index (30), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior AnalystAs a Junior Analyst, you will support senior bankers by conducting research, preparing financial models, and assisting in the preparation of client presentations.£40,000 - £50,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEAssociateIn the Associate role, you will take on more responsibility, managing client relationships and leading project teams while continuing to develop your analytical skills.£60,000 - £80,000
3PEAK CAREERDirector/Managing DirectorAt this level, you will lead major transactions, drive strategic initiatives, and mentor junior staff, playing a key role in the firm's success.£100,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.