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

Investment banking in Singapore centres on the city-state's role as Asia's financial hub, home to DBS, OCBC and UOB's investment banking arms alongside the regional headquarters of global banks like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley. Most entrants hold a degree in finance, economics or a related quantitative field from a strong university such as NUS, NTU or SMU, then secure an internship, since this is how most full-time analyst offers are made. The industry is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Here's exactly how to build a career as an investment banker in Singapore.