Northwestern University
Northwestern University alumni in investment banking
160 Northwestern University alumni work in investment banking and are in Paperclip’s network. A shared school can give you a relevant starting point for a conversation. Counts describe the Paperclip database, not placement rates.
Where they work
These firms are represented among Northwestern University alumni in investment banking in the Paperclip network. Where available, a link opens our firm guide.
What these firms publish for students
For each firm where Northwestern University alumni work in investment banking, the summer programs it lists as open on its own careers site and what our firm guide covers. Every open investment banking window is on the deadlines tracker.
| Firm | Northwestern University alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evercore | 18 | 9 open soonest close Nov 15, 2026 | How to apply |
| J.P. Morgan | 13 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| William Blair | 11 | 1 open | How to apply |
| Lincoln International | 10 | 1 open | Firm guide |
| Moelis | 6 | 3 open | How to apply |
| PJT Partners | 6 | 3 open | How to apply |
| Baird | 6 | 1 open | How to apply |
| Morgan Stanley | 6 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
Breaking into investment banking from Northwestern University
Compare summer analyst internships and full-time analyst openings separately. Eligibility and application timing depend on the employer, office, and program.
- Check the current employer posting for the program year, graduation requirements, and location.
- Record the stated deadline and check whether the employer describes rolling review.
- Track assessments and interviews separately from networking conversations.
Research the team, ask relevant professionals about their experience, and apply through the official process. Networking can inform your preparation but does not guarantee an interview.
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Questions
How many Northwestern University alumni work in investment banking?
160 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks Northwestern University #14 of 121 schools in investment banking. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do Northwestern University alumni work in investment banking?
The firms with the most Northwestern University alumni in investment banking are Evercore (18), J.P. Morgan (13), William Blair (11), Lincoln International (10), Moelis (6) and PJT Partners (6).
Are any of these firms hiring summer interns now?
Evercore, William Blair, Lincoln International, Moelis, PJT Partners and Baird list open summer programs on their own careers sites. Each firm page has the programs, deadlines and how to apply.
How do I network into investment banking from Northwestern University?
Email Northwestern University alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions Northwestern University and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, Northwestern University alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.