University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni in investment banking
81 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Blair | 10 | 1 open | How to apply |
| Lincoln International | 10 | 1 open | Firm guide |
| Perella Weinberg | 9 | 2 open soonest close Dec 1, 2026 | How to apply |
| Guggenheim | 5 | None listed | Firm guide |
| BMO Capital Markets | 3 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Raymond James | 3 | 3 open | Firm guide |
| Baird | 3 | 1 open | How to apply |
| BGL | 3 | None listed | Firm guide |
Breaking into investment banking from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni work in investment banking?
81 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign #32 of 121 schools in investment banking. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni work in investment banking?
The firms with the most University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni in investment banking are William Blair (10), Lincoln International (10), Perella Weinberg (9), Guggenheim (5), BMO Capital Markets (3) and Raymond James (3).
Are any of these firms hiring summer interns now?
William Blair, Lincoln International, Perella Weinberg, Raymond James 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
Email University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.