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Investment Banking Analyst

at Centerview Partners

Elite boutique with highest IB pay. Advisory-only firm with top MDs.

Year 1 TC
USD 240k
Acceptance
<0.5%
Apply By
July
Interview Time
3 weeks

About This Program

Centerview is a top-5 IB advisor by fees despite small size. Analysts work directly with legendary senior bankers (Blair Effron, Robert Pruzan). Lifestyle is intense but comp is highest in industry.

What You'll Do

  • Work directly with legendary senior bankers
  • High-profile M&A deals (Elon-Twitter, mega-mergers)
  • Small deal teams, extreme responsibility

Eligibility

Degree
Bachelor's, Master's
GPA
3.8+
Preferred Majors
Any (STEM/Business preferred)
Year Level
senior

Visa Sponsorship

H1B Sponsorship
OPT / CPT

Compensation Breakdown

Base Salary
USD 125k-135k
Signing Bonus
USD 25k
Year 1 Total
USD 240k

Highest-paying IB analyst program in US. Bonus can exceed 150% of base.

Interview Process (2 rounds)

  1. 1

    Application + screening

  2. 2

    Super Day (very technical)

Interview Formats

Deep technicalModeling testSenior banker fit

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