University of Southern California
University of Southern California alumni in investment banking
173 University of Southern California 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 Southern California 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 Southern California 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 Southern California alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moelis | 10 | 3 open | How to apply |
| J.P. Morgan | 9 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Wells Fargo | 8 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Perella Weinberg | 7 | 2 open soonest close Dec 1, 2026 | How to apply |
| Bank of America | 7 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Evercore | 6 | 9 open soonest close Nov 15, 2026 | How to apply |
| Lazard | 5 | 19 open soonest close Jan 15, 2027 | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Harris Williams | 5 | None listed | How to apply |
Breaking into investment banking from University of Southern California
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 Southern California alumni work in investment banking?
173 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks University of Southern California #13 of 121 schools in investment banking. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do University of Southern California alumni work in investment banking?
The firms with the most University of Southern California alumni in investment banking are Moelis (10), J.P. Morgan (9), Wells Fargo (8), Perella Weinberg (7), Bank of America (7) and Evercore (6).
Are any of these firms hiring summer interns now?
Moelis, Perella Weinberg, Evercore and Lazard 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 Southern California?
Email University of Southern California alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions University of Southern California and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, University of Southern California alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.