Investment Banking Careers: London vs New York

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If you're interested in a career in investment banking, you may be wondering which city offers better opportunities: London or New York. In this video, we'll compare the two financial hubs and explore the pros and cons of working in each city.
We'll start by discussing the basics of investment banking and the types of roles available in London and New York. We'll then delve into the differences in culture, lifestyle, salaries and working hours, as well as the financial and professional benefits of each city.
We'll also explore the challenges including the competition for roles and and the cost of living.
Whether you're a recent graduate looking to start your career or a seasoned professional considering a move, this video will provide you with valuable insights into the investment banking job market in London and New York.
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  • @mousquetaire86
    @mousquetaire86 Жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see a video on how to analyse a bank's financial statements and what they say about Financials vs other stock market sectors.

  • @financialwellnesswithdev
    @financialwellnesswithdev Жыл бұрын

    Great and detail information. That was really helpful. Thanks a lot..!!

  • @zedman1254
    @zedman1254 Жыл бұрын

    The quality of your videos are so good

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah thanks!

  • @Luna-qu1xp
    @Luna-qu1xp Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I guess you have to ask yourself what your priorities are between those factors. For me I want a sustainable career and I just would burn out in that New York work culture. One thing I noticed when working in the New York office v London office is that the New York office is less social when it comes to after work but also when it comes to talking about personal life at work.

  • @littlevivi
    @littlevivi Жыл бұрын

    Great and honest insight, thanks Afzal!

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    Жыл бұрын

    Pleasure! 😊

  • @williambardsley7540
    @williambardsley7540 Жыл бұрын

    European bonuses will smaller than NYC for the foreseeable future as any bonuses at a financial instiution over 50k euros has to be share holder approved if its more than 100% of the base. So finding salaries with cash or even stock bonuses over 100% of base in europe is rare for anyone under MD level and this has been the case for 10 yrs now. It's called the EU 2013/36 directive for anyone who cares and wants to read up on it.

  • @williambardsley7540
    @williambardsley7540 Жыл бұрын

    One of the things that often doesnt get mentioned is that UK pensions are way better, ie where I work I get 13% of my salary from my employer put into my pension and I get 30 days off a year. I have lived mostly in London but also NYC and cost of living in London is a lot less. When you compare the full package + the fact UK firms cant just sack you on the spot when down turns happen. So the full comp is closer than the headline figure of salary + bonus that most people see. Then lifestyle as well when you live in London is better imo. I can fly out to anywhere I like in the world and north america just cant compete with europe in terms of holiday destinations. So if you are lucky enough to have to choose between london vs nyc then I would say if you are a hustler, work super hard and dont care about time off and just want to make as much money as possible then nyc is the place for you. On the other hand if you want to make good money but also enjoy yourself London is an extremely nice city to live in if you are making £150k+ a year.

  • @vinniechan

    @vinniechan

    Жыл бұрын

    The flip side is tax a lot lower in NY

  • @sebwarren9892

    @sebwarren9892

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm agree with you the fact you need a 150.000 £ to get good life in London . I earn 54.000 £ per year before taxes, I'm living a decent life in London but when I think get married with my girlfriend, having kids, getting a mortgage for a tiny house in zone 4 or 5 , buying a family car pfffff I'm getting anxious about money if I can afford a completed life in London. I currently live with my girlfriend in Ladbroke Grove paying a rent and working a senior engineer , I don't feel will get a salary of 150k £ in my field.

  • @UNKNOWN-1589
    @UNKNOWN-1589 Жыл бұрын

    These videos are class.

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @macrocosmicorbit3982
    @macrocosmicorbit3982 Жыл бұрын

    Was in Manhatten recently. Gallon of Milk is $10..Stamford , CT IS really nice though..Also a factor in that markets open 9.30 in NYC in London its 8 .. that extra 90 minutes is a godsend if your not a morning person ( and if you are not a morning person . Finance is def not for you)

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    Жыл бұрын

    😅🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @Johnnyrockanthem2
    @Johnnyrockanthem2 Жыл бұрын

    First! Notification gang. Afzal dropping another gem

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    Жыл бұрын

    💪🏽💪🏽

  • @Johnnyrockanthem2

    @Johnnyrockanthem2

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AfzalHussein Just purchased my copy. Excited to get through it tonight.

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @Konzuug
    @Konzuug Жыл бұрын

    I think the starting salary in London is a bit dated. S&T offer was 75k sterling plus bonus.

  • @ryanf6577
    @ryanf6577 Жыл бұрын

    Would be really interesting to see something similar for some of the 'newer' markets such as Dubai / Hong Kong.

  • @PocketInfinite

    @PocketInfinite

    Жыл бұрын

    In the recent rankings, Dubai is at like Sydney's level (around 16th position). HK is now 4th, down from 3rd rank.

  • @thesnackbandit

    @thesnackbandit

    Жыл бұрын

    Singapore is picking up steam too, although not for M&A.

  • @kayflip2233

    @kayflip2233

    Жыл бұрын

    Hong Kong is a new market? lol.

  • @ryanf6577

    @ryanf6577

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kayflip2233 haha 'newer' than the 'old' markets London and New York

  • @AfzalHussein
    @AfzalHussein Жыл бұрын

    Get my 100-page 'Introduction to Investment Banking' career guide here: careerguides.io/individual_guide/introduction-to-investment-banking

  • @Namo.ind.08

    @Namo.ind.08

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Afzal .. You share impressive & knowledgeable content. Do make a video on CA UK (+ India) and how these CA's can join the IB industry.

  • @michaelsorooshian5481

    @michaelsorooshian5481

    Жыл бұрын

    Are there any discount codes for current students for these guides?

  • @someonespeci1697
    @someonespeci1697 Жыл бұрын

    Can you please make videos on RFP roles in asset management and exit opportunities?

  • @eddybillrutajoga9234
    @eddybillrutajoga9234 Жыл бұрын

    Just a quick question if you work in london in an investment bank and do an intracompany transfer to new york, will you be paid the same as the guys in New york or still like in London?

  • @pavanthingalaya2107
    @pavanthingalaya2107 Жыл бұрын

    Can you please make a video on what does investment bank analyst does , role of analyst.

  • @michaelhacker45
    @michaelhacker45 Жыл бұрын

    Great video once again! Only thing I want to add is that base salaries in London are currently mich higher than you mentioned (at around £70k on average)

  • @elliotpayne
    @elliotpayne Жыл бұрын

    Great content as always, any chance we can get an "introduction to S&T" book in the future? Cheers

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    Жыл бұрын

    It's in the pipeline 😉

  • @elliotpayne

    @elliotpayne

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AfzalHussein good stuff 👍

  • @AbdulRehmanSh
    @AbdulRehmanSh9 ай бұрын

    ​ @AfzalHussein which market nyc or london is best for a person who want to pursue his career as a trader whether stocks or etc? and which market will provide him with the opportunities to learn more in trading?

  • @leonardodosreis505
    @leonardodosreis505 Жыл бұрын

    Afzal make a video about career in Equity Research in USA or London too. (I’m a student from Brazil)

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    Жыл бұрын

    Added to the list! 💪🏽

  • @AbdulRehmanSh

    @AbdulRehmanSh

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@AfzalHussein which market nyc or london is best for a person who want to pursue his career as a trader whether stocks or etc?

  • @user-fn4kj5qh8k
    @user-fn4kj5qh8k Жыл бұрын

    Great Video, can you share a detailed video on topic ‘ How an Indian Professional working in India in an Investment Bank can apply for foreign investment bank job?

  • @vinniechan
    @vinniechan Жыл бұрын

    Working in finance is not easy anywhere I guess the difference between NY and London if once you get to the level of that intensity it's the marginal difference between working 12 hours a day or working 16 hours a day and the additional pay you squeeze out of it

  • @Thomasbecker4575
    @Thomasbecker4575 Жыл бұрын

    Great content! What do you think about the CFA ESG exam? Is it worth doing for asset management?

  • @dekippiesip

    @dekippiesip

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like woke propaganda to me.

  • @jayvonrichards7712
    @jayvonrichards7712 Жыл бұрын

    Holidays meaning vacations?

  • @andresalmonte4772
    @andresalmonte4772 Жыл бұрын

    Yessir!

  • @dac8939
    @dac8939 Жыл бұрын

    New York is far more intense with a stronger work ethic than London or UK in general

  • @winsanjay3558
    @winsanjay3558 Жыл бұрын

    You’re a 💎

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌🏽

  • @rahulbarman1173
    @rahulbarman1173 Жыл бұрын

    True Gem

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    Жыл бұрын

    💪🏽💪🏽

  • @IsaiahArchiya
    @IsaiahArchiya Жыл бұрын

    Someone told me when they went New York everyone seemed depressed. This must be why

  • @samuelcarey1441
    @samuelcarey1441 Жыл бұрын

    n you talk about London removing bonus cap on bonuses? So will the pay be like pre 2008?

  • @lesdickson9765

    @lesdickson9765

    Жыл бұрын

    This doesn't change anything. Bonuses weren't capped before, only the percent of base you could pay out. This meant for MDs if you want to reach 3m total comp you must pay 1m in base or compensate in other ways. This means at the analyst-VP level where 200% bonuses are exceedingly uncommon anyways this will have no effect. Base pay is always better than bonus. You don't decide which apartment to rent on bonus. If removing the bonus cap is aimed at keeping base pay low, I think this is a terrible tradeoff for junior bankers in particular.

  • @glostergloster6945

    @glostergloster6945

    Жыл бұрын

    The cap was never an actual cap. All it meant was the immediate cash bonus couldnt be more than a certain multiple of base. Base salaries increased as a result of the 'cap', most bankers were very happy with that arrangement.

  • @deepchowdhury5360
    @deepchowdhury5360 Жыл бұрын

    Also new york hrs are longer due to the fact that usa does more deals due to the economy

  • @PocketInfinite

    @PocketInfinite

    Жыл бұрын

    UK has stricter labour laws than the US that's why offices in NYC can get away with long hours.

  • @someonespeci1697
    @someonespeci1697 Жыл бұрын

    the US also fires employees easily...

  • @ivanowusuafriyie955
    @ivanowusuafriyie955 Жыл бұрын

    Does the other offices in the US meet these metrics New York won as well

  • @PocketInfinite

    @PocketInfinite

    Жыл бұрын

    There's no financial centre in the US other than New York that can actually rival London, apart from maybe salaries since they tend to be higher across the board in the US compared to the UK. You'd still make more money than in London if you work in other centres such as Boston, LA, San Francisco and Chicago.

  • @nichaonwongcharoen5803
    @nichaonwongcharoen5803 Жыл бұрын

    should come and work in Luxembourg

  • @deeznhts8812
    @deeznhts8812 Жыл бұрын

    I see you comment a lot on Investment Banking careers. However, I saw on your Linkedin you were in the GSAM division of Goldman Sachs. Additionally, you have no previous experiences in actual Investment Banking. When were you an Investment Banker?

  • @tube.brasil
    @tube.brasil11 ай бұрын

    Goldman Sachs pays R$ 2700 (US$ 465) a month for an intern in Brazil. US$ 5580 a year for 6 hours of work a day, 12 months. Cleaning ladies and gas station attendants make more than that. And no, things are not so cheap here.

  • @lai77
    @lai77 Жыл бұрын

    Why did you choose to work at Goldman Sachs instead of a company like Blackrock

  • @australianpatriot

    @australianpatriot

    Жыл бұрын

    lmao, you can't shop around like that buddy

  • @shwetakalshetty8768
    @shwetakalshetty8768 Жыл бұрын

    ❤. As usual, great one! But Agzal, I have a question how much is the possibility that you think the big IB'S like GS, Morgan, or Chase hire people from India if a particular indian has 2-3 years of work experience in Investment banks in India?? Do they really hire? If they do! What preparations should one do to pass their Interview?

  • @marie-louiseleroux828
    @marie-louiseleroux828 Жыл бұрын

    It is better to invest now. You will never be younger than you are today and there will never be a perfect time to invest. Due to compounding,, which Einstein called the 8th wonder of the world,, you can get rich slowly from investing if you do it from a young enough age...

  • @King_Kwakwubena
    @King_KwakwubenaАй бұрын

    New York is better in terms of remuneration

  • @davontawilliams3958
    @davontawilliams3958 Жыл бұрын

    For now the dollar is stronger…😈

  • @batsy941
    @batsy941 Жыл бұрын

    New York is answer no comparison

  • @JA-im5kq
    @JA-im5kq Жыл бұрын

    London for banking is like playing football at the farmer's league

  • @australianpatriot

    @australianpatriot

    Жыл бұрын

    what a stupid comment, probably from a stupid person

  • @randomguy4116

    @randomguy4116

    Жыл бұрын

    More like Championship

  • @PocketInfinite

    @PocketInfinite

    Жыл бұрын

    It's the second largest financial centre in the world, and was number one not too long ago. London is very popular with those from the Middle East and Asia for big deals. More dollars are traded in London than even NYC!

  • @MrWindfucker94
    @MrWindfucker94 Жыл бұрын

    just one thing 1 dollar equals 0.8 pounds sterling