For many college graduates, pursuing a career in investment banking seems like a no-brainer. The allure of great pay, the chance to work with top executives, and the opportunity to build valuable technical skills, such as financial modelling, make it a sought-after path.
For Varun Agarwal, investment banking was not just a job, it was a stepping stone to something greater.
As reported by Business Insider, his three-year stint as an investment banking analyst at JPMorgan and Piper Sandler provided him with more than just a salary and prestigious work experience.
It taught him invaluable lessons in efficiency, asking the right questions, and honing his judgement when evaluating businesses.
“The biggest lesson I learnt from my time in investment banking was how to perform a wide var