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Investment banking,
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Pay, working hours, recruiting timelines and interview technique — researched for the DACH region. Not translated Wall Street myths, but the numbers and processes that actually apply in Frankfurt, Zurich and Vienna.

9 articles

9 August 20269 min read

Company Valuation: Methods Explained (2026)

Company valuation made clear: trading comps, DCF, income approach and more, with examples and the methods you need for your IB interview.

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25 July 20269 min read

Investment Banking Salary Germany: 2026 Figures

How much do you earn in investment banking in Germany? Salaries for intern, analyst, associate & MD 2026 - base, bonus and all-in at a glance.

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3 August 202610 min read

Investment Banking Career Path: Analyst to MD

Investment banking career path explained: responsibilities, salary, working hours & promotion from intern to analyst all the way to managing director.

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6 August 20269 min read

Investment Banking Interview Questions: Top 2026

The most common investment banking interview questions with model answers: technical, DCF, LBO, M&A and behavioral - built for your DACH interview.

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29 July 202611 min read

Investment Banking Working Hours: How Hard Is It? (2026)

Investment banking working hours 2026: how many hours analysts & associates really work, by level, bank and in Frankfurt. An honest, no-hype breakdown.

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13 August 20268 min read

Investment Banking Internship: Guide to Landing One (2026)

Investment banking internships in the DACH region: requirements, application, process and pay, plus how to turn your internship into an analyst offer.

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