What are the odds of making it to MD level?


We have analysed Data from 11,500 banking professionals working in London.

How many analysts will become MDs?

Job titles

Chances of analyst reaching title

VP

7 out of 10

Director

6 out of 10

MD

2 out of 10

COO,CFO, Partner

1 out of 100


Odds are that analysts will make it to Director level: Most bankers should reach Director-level, (60% of all analysts and associates); but watch out, this high probability is also linked to the fact that a majority of bankers never move beyond that level of seniority (25% of Directors have more than 15 years of experience, and will likely never make it to the MD level).


Director to MD level is where the toughest selection process occurs: Only one third of Directors will eventually become MDs, ie, only 2 out of 10 Analysts/associates.


Aiming for MD positions is a risky, long term bet? On average, graduation to MD level takes 14 years, with only 2 out of 10 chances of it ever happening.


Dreaming of the top?Only 5 % of MDs make it past this level, to C-suite jobs: 1% of analysts and associates!


How long will it take?

Job titles

Average years of experience at entry level

Analyst-Associate

3

VP

7

Director

10

MD

14

 

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