How to Become an Investment Banker in Texas
Investment banking is a competitive field and requires the completion of a post-secondary business degree. If you are interested in finding an investment banker job in Texas, attend state colleges and universities with highly regarded business administration degree programs. Internships and entry-level positions are typically held prior to landing an investment banker job.
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Earn a four-year degree from a college or university. Major in a business related field, such as finance or accounting. Examples of colleges in Texas that offer business degrees include Texas State University, the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A & M University.
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Attend a Master’s degree program for an additional two years after receiving your bachelor’s degree. Investment bankers typically hold a Master’s in Business Administration or a MBA. Texas MBA programs are offered at institutions such as McCombs School of Business, College of Business at the University of Dallas, Rice University and University of North Texas.
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Take entry-level positions at financial institutions. An investment banking job is not the first position you’ll likely get right out of college. If you are interested in eventually becoming an investment banker, apply for a position as an analyst or connector. An analyst’s job is to sort through financial data while a connector works as a liaison between brokers and clients.
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Receive your certification as a financial planner. Financial planner certification programs can help you find job placement as an investment banker in Texas. Complete a 10-hour knowledge examination offered through the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. To take the exam, you must have at least a bachelor’s degree, undergo transcripts review and have three years of financial planning work experience. The certification is recognized in most states in the country, including Texas.
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Apply for the type of investment banking position that interests you. Portfolio managers research market trends and decide how to invest client’s money to make the highest profit. Financiers raise money or streamline expenses to help address clients’ budget issues.
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References
- Education Portal: Investment Banker: Job Description and Requirements for a Career in Investment Banking
- Money Control; How to Become an Investment Banker; Sanjay Chaudhary
- "The Journal of Finance"; The Making of an Investment Banker: Stock Market Shocks, Career Choice, and Lifetime Income; Paul Oyer; December 2008
