Investment Banking Career Guide India

A detailed close-up of a printed investment banking interview preparation guide spread open on a tidy study table, surrounded by highlighters, sticky notes, and a calculator. A sleek tablet beside it displays a financial modeling spreadsheet with colorful cells and formulas. The table rests against a neutral wall with a faint outline of India’s map on a pinboard in the background, symbolizing the local career focus. Warm afternoon light from a nearby window casts soft shadows across the pages. Photographic realism with an overhead, slightly angled composition captures every margin note and tab, creating a focused, studious mood that reflects disciplined interview preparation.

About Author

Why I started this guide and how my deal experience can sharpen your interview prep.

About

I am a former Mumbai-based investment banker with experience in M&A, IPOs, and private placements, now focused on helping Indian students and career switchers crack interviews through practical guidance, case-style practice, and India-specific resources.

My journey
A detailed close-up of a printed investment banking interview preparation guide spread open on a tidy study table, surrounded by highlighters, sticky notes, and a calculator. A sleek tablet beside it displays a financial modeling spreadsheet with colorful cells and formulas. The table rests against a neutral wall with a faint outline of India’s map on a pinboard in the background, symbolizing the local career focus. Warm afternoon light from a nearby window casts soft shadows across the pages. Photographic realism with an overhead, slightly angled composition captures every margin note and tab, creating a focused, studious mood that reflects disciplined interview preparation.

Advisory Team

A detailed close-up of a printed investment banking interview preparation guide spread open on a tidy study table, surrounded by highlighters, sticky notes, and a calculator. A sleek tablet beside it displays a financial modeling spreadsheet with colorful cells and formulas. The table rests against a neutral wall with a faint outline of India’s map on a pinboard in the background, symbolizing the local career focus. Warm afternoon light from a nearby window casts soft shadows across the pages. Photographic realism with an overhead, slightly angled composition captures every margin note and tab, creating a focused, studious mood that reflects disciplined interview preparation.

Aarav Sharma

CEO

A detailed close-up of a printed investment banking interview preparation guide spread open on a tidy study table, surrounded by highlighters, sticky notes, and a calculator. A sleek tablet beside it displays a financial modeling spreadsheet with colorful cells and formulas. The table rests against a neutral wall with a faint outline of India’s map on a pinboard in the background, symbolizing the local career focus. Warm afternoon light from a nearby window casts soft shadows across the pages. Photographic realism with an overhead, slightly angled composition captures every margin note and tab, creating a focused, studious mood that reflects disciplined interview preparation.

Mateo García

CTO

A detailed close-up of a printed investment banking interview preparation guide spread open on a tidy study table, surrounded by highlighters, sticky notes, and a calculator. A sleek tablet beside it displays a financial modeling spreadsheet with colorful cells and formulas. The table rests against a neutral wall with a faint outline of India’s map on a pinboard in the background, symbolizing the local career focus. Warm afternoon light from a nearby window casts soft shadows across the pages. Photographic realism with an overhead, slightly angled composition captures every margin note and tab, creating a focused, studious mood that reflects disciplined interview preparation.

Zuri Ndlovu

Developer

A detailed close-up of a printed investment banking interview preparation guide spread open on a tidy study table, surrounded by highlighters, sticky notes, and a calculator. A sleek tablet beside it displays a financial modeling spreadsheet with colorful cells and formulas. The table rests against a neutral wall with a faint outline of India’s map on a pinboard in the background, symbolizing the local career focus. Warm afternoon light from a nearby window casts soft shadows across the pages. Photographic realism with an overhead, slightly angled composition captures every margin note and tab, creating a focused, studious mood that reflects disciplined interview preparation.

Leila Haddad

Designer

A detailed close-up of a printed investment banking interview preparation guide spread open on a tidy study table, surrounded by highlighters, sticky notes, and a calculator. A sleek tablet beside it displays a financial modeling spreadsheet with colorful cells and formulas. The table rests against a neutral wall with a faint outline of India’s map on a pinboard in the background, symbolizing the local career focus. Warm afternoon light from a nearby window casts soft shadows across the pages. Photographic realism with an overhead, slightly angled composition captures every margin note and tab, creating a focused, studious mood that reflects disciplined interview preparation.

Hiroshi Tanaka

Marketing

A detailed close-up of a printed investment banking interview preparation guide spread open on a tidy study table, surrounded by highlighters, sticky notes, and a calculator. A sleek tablet beside it displays a financial modeling spreadsheet with colorful cells and formulas. The table rests against a neutral wall with a faint outline of India’s map on a pinboard in the background, symbolizing the local career focus. Warm afternoon light from a nearby window casts soft shadows across the pages. Photographic realism with an overhead, slightly angled composition captures every margin note and tab, creating a focused, studious mood that reflects disciplined interview preparation.

Amara Okafor

Social