The Career Path Into Investment Banking, From Degree to Your First Analyst Role

Investment banking in Europe is spread across several hubs — Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin and Luxembourg for EU-regulated business, alongside London for the broader European market — with global banks maintaining offices in multiple cities to serve clients under MiFID II and each country's local regulator. Most entrants hold a degree in finance, economics or a related quantitative field from a strong European university, then secure an internship, since this is how most full-time analyst offers are made. Strong English plus at least one other European language is a real advantage. Here's exactly how to build a career as an investment banker in Europe.