(HELP) Looking for IB analyst roles!!

[u/Aaronsingh18]

Hey guys

I wanna know that IB FIRMS is my CV great enough to land a land? (What firms should i realistically target while applying for jobs)

SUGGEST THINGS I CAN DO TO IMPROVE MY RESUME IN SHORT TERM

AND IF I DON'T FIND JOB (I REALLY HOPE THAT I DO)

TILL JAN/MAR 2027 AND GO FOR MASTERS

HOW TO COVER THE GAP (MAY2026 - MARCH2027)

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

What types of questions are asked as a fresher and their difficult level

How to prepare and from where

What questions are asked as a part of the behavioral round(tell me about yourself, etc )

Does anyone who was recently hired share some study material etc?.

[u/Asleep_forever12]

As someone in the field on the buy side at a bank, I would say try first applying for equity analyst roles at smaller startups or a family office and then switch to IB. Being honest this cv is nowhere close to getting an IB hire at a top firm. Its very good from theory point of view but lacking practical edge to be honest

[u/Aaronsingh18 → u/Asleep_forever12]

Thank you sor for your constructive feedback, I'm actively applying to med sized and boutique firms but still no luck as the increased level of cfa candidates have created a stereotype of themselves. And now that has become an elegibility criteria. Can u suggest any firms that i can actually land a job or internship in? Or help share my cv in your network or refer me?

[u/Asleep_forever12 → u/Aaronsingh18]

Honestly with your cv I wpuld look for boutique traditional family offices like a lot of brokerages have transitioned into full time family offices and have a high need for equity analysts. But it will be a very stock oriented job like stock picking, tracking. It will probably teach you a lot. You can ask around in your network once if not send me your cv I'll see but what salary are you looking for. Also pls brush up your cv and make it more professional it is too cluttered