Episode 347: Is Investment Banking Worth It?

Most students think investment banking is the finish line. In this episode of Wall Street Diaries, Nathan walks through why that assumption quietly breaks down. He shares what the job at Goldman Sachs actually felt like day to day, the moment he realized modeling mattered far les ...  عرض المزيد

In this episode of Wall Street Diaries, we break down how an investment banker thinks, and why an engineering mindset often matters more than pure finance knowledge. We talk about systems thinking, constraints, and tradeoffs, and how those ideas show up in real decisions on Wall ...  عرض المزيد

Over 100 networking calls, skipped meals, and 12-hour days from 10AM to 10PM… This is the brutal reality of investment banking recruiting — and how Daniel pushed through to land Ducera NYC. 🔥 Listen the full story to learn: Why early hustles matter more than you think How to bui ...  عرض المزيد

Tudor didn’t even know what investment banking was until late sophomore year. By then, most students had already recruited and secured internships. But that didn’t stop him. He used WSO Academy to stack multiple internships — from Big 4 roles in Romania to equity research and eve ...  عرض المزيد

In this episode of Careers in Finance with CFI, we're joined by Charlie Schilling, the CEO of Macabacus. Charlie's career journey is a masterclass in navigating diverse industries, spanning investment banking, management consulting, and senior leadership roles at major companies ...  عرض المزيد

Send a textThis episode features Frank Van Buren, a former Blackhawk helicopter pilot and U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, who shares his journey from the military to a 26-year career in investment banking at Wells Fargo. Frank offers valuable insights on leveraging military expe ...  عرض المزيد