I’m a senior risk analyst at Amex. How can I break into Investment Banking? Need some advice/guidance please.

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network with people / cold call/ referrals/get good at valuation models

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Networking is key! Make sure you have a good story as to why you wanna break in, be ready for the technicals ( 400 M&I ) and know how to do an LBO DCF or M&A model

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Good luck!

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