Dating an Investment Banker

Investment bankers enjoy a glamorous image in modern dating world. They are supposed to be smart, well-groomed and rich enough to afford many luxuries. Even though the reality may have turned out grayer with many investment bankers bearing the brunt of the recent recession, they are still among the most coveted of partners when it comes to dating. So whether you are seeing a guy/girl from this professional class or simply wish to know how it is like, here are a few tips on dating an investment banker.

Living it up

The best part of dating an investment banker is of course that you will be taken out in style. The investment banking business is one of the highest paid in America and even though the recession of 2008, took off some zeros from their paychecks, they continue to enjoy some of the best salaries in the country. In the US, depending on the field of expertise, reputation and location, the average annual salary for an investment banker is between $45,000 and $80,000 per year. According to 2011 figures by Payscale.com, security trading investment bankers earn the highest annual salaries at $65,773. If your partner is working in a city like NYC and has several years of experience, then he/she could definitely be taking home an annual paycheck of around $70,000. Add to this the fact that investment bankers get hefty commissions and bonuses and their net pay could easily get into the six-figure category. Small wonder then investment bankers are highly sought as dates by people who love to be wined and dined at the most exclusive addresses in town besides being pampered with lavish presents.

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Know where to look

There are lots of places where one can come across single investment bankers. Stylish pubs and cafes in the heart of the business district as well as swanky commercial buildings are a few locations that you can explore. Drop in after working hours and look for the crowd in suits, long after others may have changed into casual wear. Also wrangle invitations to social events in the banking community like fundraising dinners or functions hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in your town. Gaining an entry to exclusive golf resorts or clubs for rich and successful bankers may be more challenging but the advantage of these venues is that the members are likelier to be relaxed and more amenable to a social encounter. At the same time don’t forget the power of the virtual world. There are lots of dating websites like which specifically cater to relationship requirements of bankers and finance professional. 

Smart and ambitious

However it is a mistake to think that investment bankers reel in the choicest of dating partners only because of their money. A large part of their attraction lies in the sharp and ambitious personalities. They are smart, confident about what they want from life and know full well how to achieve them. These are incredibly attractive qualities and make a great impression upon members of the opposite sex. Add to these the fact that investment bankers put a great emphasis on personal grooming and you have one of the most attractive professional classes in the dating business. They are almost always neatly but stylishly turned out, with not a hair out of place. Your banker partner may be in a suit for most of his/her waking hours but you can depend on it to be tailored from the best establishments and of the finest quality. So if you have dated your share of grubby guys and girls who cannot be bothered to get out of their torn jeans, then you are likely to be floored by the impeccable grooming of investment bankers.



Take care of your dress sense

When it comes to appearance, investment bankers are rather conservative by nature and are not comfortable with display of highly individualistic fashion or behavior. So if planning to go with your banker partner lover, take care to tone down the color of your dress/jacket and keep accessories to a minimum. However since they also have an acute judgment of material things, you can expect your partner to notice and appreciate a solitaire on your throat or the custom-designed watch on your wrist. At the same time, refrain from loud or upstart behavior especially if you want to see your partner again. And in case he/she confides professional matters in you, be sure to keep them to yourself. Discretion and professional integrity are qualities that they value a great deal.

Hectic working hours

Like any other lucrative profession, investment banking involves grueling working schedules which impose great demands on a person’s time. Your partner may not be a joy to be around when he/she is carrying the stress and tension of an 80-hour workweek. So when dating a banker, you must realize that he/she will be working long hours and may even be swamped on the weekends. An essential part of a banker’s work routine involves waking up early for meetings and much preparation the night before.  While your friends may be busy dancing away till the wee hours of Sunday morning, you may find your partner up to neck in his workload. At these times you need to exercise patience and understand that your partner’s unavailability has nothing to do with you and is not an indication of his/her feelings for you.

Fiscally responsible

Despite their hectic work schedules, one of the most important reasons why investment bankers are desired as life partners is that they are quite responsible about money. They know the benefit of saving and can be counted upon to plan your joint finances with your short and long term goals in mind. Even though they like to possess a great many luxuries, they also know the importance of having a healthy nest egg. Indeed bankers are likely to have all sorts of savings accounts and understand 401ks, interest rates and taxes, better than anyone else – which is great if you are planning to settle down with him/her.