Hello, I’m currently in consulting and am considering a move into investment banking. I know that both fields require strong analytical skills, but I’m curious about which specific skills from my consulting background will be most beneficial in investment banking. How can I highlight these skills effectively in my applications and interviews? Any advice from those who have made a similar shift would be very helpful.
What skills from a consulting background are most valuable when pursuing a career in investment banking?
Dear candidate,
Of course you can easily transfer your consulting experience
A) In particular leadership experience, top performance experience and strong consulting foundation like client leadership and developing creative solutions as an experienced hires eg mention the consulting initiatives you started at the firm are really great to mention are great for growing.
B) Additionally your passion for finance can show gladly and you can go through many examples at consulting for most questions asked during the interviews. Eg project leadership questions, how you led a workstream etc. How you performed best compared to everyone else.
C) Also gladly network directly with the consultants already for Ibanking, so many have a Finance background and you can find ex investment bankers there etc it is very helpful. Also consider joining more finance related projects to see first because the job roles are nevertheless very different and consulting might be really fun already eg be sure the switch is what you want first. For example jeep your door open at the firm that you can return any time.
Have a super day.