Hi there,
I'm thinking of applying to BofA for IB and wondering how the workload compares to the other BBs. Is it still 80–100 hour weeks across the board, or is there any difference? Would love to hear from someone who's been there recently.
Hey! Great that you’re looking into BofA. It’s definitely a solid place to start a career in IB.
In terms of hours: yeah, you should still expect 80–100 hour weeks, especially in busy groups like M&A, LevFin, or sponsors. That said, BofA does have a bit of a reputation for being slightly more reasonable compared to some of the more intense BBs (like GS or even JPM), but it really depends on the group and the team culture.
They’ve introduced some work-life balance policies (like protected Saturdays), but deal flow usually takes priority, so it can still get intense.
Overall: still a grind, but not the worst among BBs. Solid name, good experience... just be ready to work hard.
