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How long does it take to become an investment banker? One can become an investment banking analyst directly after earning a bachelorâs degree, but it can take two or more years of working experience plus a graduate degree to advance to associate status at an investment bank.
Investment banking is demanding and offers a salary range that is virtually unmatched. Entry level candidates start as financial analysts. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that financial analysts working for investment banks earned an average annual salary of $102,220 as of May 2011. The BLS categorizes higher-level bankers as financial managers and estimates they earn an average annual wage of $169,850.