How Non-Target Are Breaking into IB

You don't need to come from a target school to break into investment banking, but you do need a strategy that gets you noticed. Non-target candidates face a different recruiting landscape, making it critical to know how to build credibility, access the right opportunities, and turn limited connections into real interviews. This session is for students from non-target schools who want to compete for investment banking roles and build a path into the industry. You’ll learn how to approach recruiting strategically, strengthen your profile, and overcome the barriers that can make breaking into IB more difficult. Join live to hear from an IB expert with nearly two decades of investment banking experience, including leadership roles at Wells Fargo and UBS. The speaker will share firsthand insights into what separates candidates who break through from non-target schools, along with practical strategies for networking, recruiting, and earning opportunities. Bring your questions and leave with a clearer playbook for breaking into IB from a non-target background.