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

Career Exploration
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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.
