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175. Will AI Replace Investment Bankers? What You can do NOW to Protect Yourself

August 19, 2025 • Kristen and Jen • Season 3 • Episode 49

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Worried AI will take your Investment Banking job? There's no avoiding AI these days, so how do you understand it, use it to your advantage, and outperform it in Investment Banking and high finance roles?

We asked our community for their toughest questions about the future of finance careers in the age of AI, and sat down for 30 minutes with former Blackhawk helicopter pilot and 30-year Wall Street veteran Frank Van Buren to give you our real answers, LIVE.

In this live session, we answered the questions:
- Which AI systems are (and aren't) being adopted across Investment Banks?
- What is the impact on M&A, modeling, and junior roles?
- Which skills are becoming a must-have, and which are being made obsolete?
- Should I learn coding languages like Python?
- What is the future of AI in trading and investing?
- What is the value of client relationships in the post-AI era?
- How can senior employees stay relevant and employable in this changing environment?
- What are the risks and dangers of using AI in finance?
- What college major should I choose if I want to get a job?
- How can I stand out as a candidate in the future job market?
- What should I say in interviews to land the offer?

Watch to learn how to AI-proof your finance career, get hired, and stay relevant.

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