2026 IB Summer Analyst — Open Dates by Bank

Rolling vs fixed: what to do first

Rolling means "first qualified, first scheduled." Don't wait for a perfect resume; move as soon as you can pair an application with one relevant outreach and a proof‑of‑work artifact. Fixed windows deserve a simple countdown so nothing slips.

Typical timing (subject to change)

• Elite boutiques: early opens, some rolling; expect spring activity
• Bulge bracket: mix of rolling and fixed; many open late spring → early summer
• Middle market/regional: more fixed windows and later opens

Priority stack each week

• 1) Rolling roles with a referral in motion
• 2) Fixed deadlines inside 14 days
• 3) Everything else (research and light outreach)

Where to check in 5 minutes

• Firm sites bookmarked in a "2026 SA" folder
• Handshake search saved by city + "investment banking"
• LinkedIn company job feeds (alerts on)

Use the tracker from the sophomore post and tie each application to one conversation you're driving forward.

Use the tracker from the sophomore post and tie each application to one conversation you're driving forward.