Module II· Why IB / Why BankingBasic
Question
What are the three classic trap answers to 'Why Investment Banking?' that you should never give?
Answer
Avoid answers based mainly on money, prestige, or exit opportunities. Also avoid saying only that you like finance or want to learn, because that is too broad. The interviewer wants a reason specific to banking: live transactions, valuation, capital structure, client exposure, steep learning, and working on consequential corporate decisions.