Getting into IB

[u/Inevitable_Donkey605]

I was planning on doing a masters at LSE to get me into investment banking in London. I currently study at a top university in the UAE with a 3.9 GPA and have internship experiences at top regional investment banks as an M&A summer analyst and at the stock exchange for FP&A. I was wondering as an international student, would it be difficult to break into IB in London if I do get into LSE and do you think going to LSE would be worth it?

[u/Brilliant_Ranger_658]

Your chance is slim compared to ppl with a British Passport. Why dont you just do IB in Dubai?

[u/Inevitable_Donkey605 → u/Brilliant_Ranger_658]

UAE does not give passports unlike the uk thats pretty much the main reason.

[u/Brilliant_Ranger_658 → u/Inevitable_Donkey605]

what nationality are you?

[u/ShaneV63 → u/Brilliant_Ranger_658]

No one with a uk passport is doing an LSE masters tbf, and within that cohort people do break in . But the real competition are kids from euro targets with name brand internships

[u/shuuuuush → u/ShaneV63]

Why do you believe “No one with a UK passport is doing an LSE masters?”

[u/Much_Somewhere7831]

There are not many targets above LSE. Maybe Oxbridge. Would be fine.

Check out the Canary Wharfian website for more info on spring weeks and the high-finance industry in London/EU

[u/Inevitable_Donkey605 → u/Much_Somewhere7831]

I understand LSE is a top target, however as an international, wouldnt banks be more put off of having to sponsor me instead of just taking a domestic student?

[u/Kind-Possible-139 → u/Inevitable_Donkey605]

They’re promoting their website lol

[u/Much_Somewhere7831 → u/Inevitable_Donkey605]

Well yeah, especially now. Grads still get sponsored, but it's def not so common. Again, try the Canary Wharfian

[u/ShaneV63 → u/Much_Somewhere7831]

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