"JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has stated that people will likely be working 3.5 days a week in the future, yet many junior bankers are still logged on far more than the typical 40 hours."
"Data from recruiting firm Odyssey Search Partners revealed that junior bankers worked as much in 2025 as in 2022, with those at bulge-bracket banks averaging 81 hours a week."
"Brianne Sterling, head of investment banking at Selby Jennings, noted that while juniors' hours haven't changed meaningfully, they are working on more live deals, making the job more exciting."
Jamie Dimon anticipates a shift to 3.5-day work weeks in the future, but junior bankers are still working over 40 hours weekly. Analysts and associates face intense scrutiny for their long hours, especially after a tragic incident involving a young associate. Despite some banks implementing new policies, data shows little change in junior bankers' hours. In 2025, they reported an average of 81 hours per week. While some banks have guidelines for work hours, many juniors continue to work extensively on live deals, which adds excitement to their roles.
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