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Hours

• “I could be spending less hours in the office, although the hours I am in the office kind of fly by. It is not so much un-enjoyable to be spending so much time in the office, it is more the fact that you don't have much time in the evenings to cook, play sports, etc.” -- Analyst, Investment Banking, M&A
• “You need to understand that in your first few years you will work a lot. My experience confirmed my expectations.” -- Analyst, Entry level
• “60hrs per week, no weekend work.” -- Intern
• “Generally you are not required to work at the weekends.” -- Analyst, Investment Banking

• “Satisfied. I expected to work long hours and do. It is less common to work weekends which provides a welcome balance.” -- Analyst, M&A
• “Hours range from around 70 to 90 a week.” -- Analyst, Investment Banking
• “The hours are long and variable, particularly in M&A and corporate finance.” -- Analyst, Investment Banking
• “The bank does not require you to put in face time.” -- Director, Investment Banking

Perks

• “Free taxis after 10pm.” -- Analyst, Investment Banking
• “Lunch vouchers, onsite gym, limo after 22.00, dinner after 21.00.” -- Intern

• “Health insurance and pension contributions.” -- Analyst, Investment Banking
• “Lunch vouchers.” -- Analyst, Investment Banking

Pluses

• “Favourite part: Exposure to firms and people within those firms when you work on transactions; you get to know a lot about the inside workings of the firms you work with.” -- Analyst, Investment Banking, M&A
• “The feeling that I learn every day.” -- Analyst, Entry level

• “Working with intelligent people. Client interaction. Fast-paced, demanding environment. Working with leading businesses.” -- Analyst, M&A

Minuses

• “Least favourite: The hours.” -- Analyst, Investment Banking, M&A
• “Dealing with conflicting deadlines.” -- Analyst, Entry level
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• “Dealing with the numerous IT issues.” -- Analyst, M&A
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