How to Break Into Investment Banking: What Top Interns Do Differently
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In this episode, Anthony speaks with Ela Saruhanoglu, an LSE Management student who secured a full-time investment banking role at J.P. Morgan for 2026 after converting her summer internship. Despite not having a traditional finance background or spring week, Ela shares how she built technical skills from scratch, leveraged curiosity, used productivity hacks, and developed a mindset that set her apart.
(00:00) Ella’s Journey to J.P. Morgan
(01:21) Why Finance?
(04:39) Learning Technicals
(06:18) Purposeful Productivity
(11:14) Balancing Uni & Applications
(13:54) No Spring Week, No Problem
(17:01) Preparing Ahead of Time
(20:25) Managing Imposter Syndrome
(24:05) Internship Tips: Visibility, Mindset, Speed
(26:35) Knowing You Why
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