5 Things I Wish I'd Known Going Into Investment Banking... Pt.3

5 Things I Wish I'd Known Going Into Investment Banking... Pt.3 5) Learn the Bloomberg functions ASAP. DAYB: Daily newsletter (personal favorite) MA: M&A Database ECFC: Economic Forecasts FOMC, FED, DOTS: Fed Reserve Activites CN: Company-specific news HDS: Top shareholders of the stock ANR: Analyst research and price targets POSH: 4) Automation is your best friend. The best A&As automate down to a T. Utilize: Schedule send, Excel Macros, PPT Templates, simple SQL queries. Look more efficient to seniors, boosts rep. Saves you hours, gets you to sleep faster. 3) Your network starts INSIDE the bank. Turnover is extremely high in IB. People will move around. Nurture your relationships within your firm. These people will open doors for years to come. 2) Accuracy over speed. I'd rather you take longer and do it right, then be quicker and do it wrong (and your MD agrees). Turn every comment, print before sending out. Accurate work builds credibility. Credibility builds trust. 1) "FaceTime" is important. Don't bury yourself in your model all day. Sit in the front at meetings, volunteer to help out. The most "well-known" faces on the floor got paid. Pro tip: use a standing desk if you have one. Follow for more investment banking advice