Day in the life of an Investment Banking Analyst with Tim Vipond

Day in the life of an Investment Banking Analyst with Tim Vipond

Career Exploration
Career Exploration
Aug 24, 2026

Ever wondered what a 15-hour day as an Investment Banking Analyst really looks like? Join former analyst Tim Vipond for a realistic, hour-by-hour breakdown of the tasks, long hours, and hierarchy that define life on Wall Street.

In this ultimate guide, you'll learn:
🔹 An hour-by-hour schedule of a typical day (8 AM to Midnight+).
🔹 The key differences between working in M&A vs. Industry Groups.
🔹 The real tasks: Building financial models in Excel, creating PowerPoint pitch decks, and more.
🔹 How to navigate the strict hierarchy from Intern to Managing Director.
🔹 The essential skills and tools, like Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) modeling, that you need to succeed.