For MBAs who want to operate at the intersection of capital, strategy, and growth.
Financial services careers place MBA students in roles that shape investment decisions, manage risk, and allocate capital across industries and markets. At Rice Business, students gain strong technical and leadership foundations while staying closely connected to industry activity through focused programming, employer engagement, and Houston’s robust financial ecosystem.
- Overview
- Investment Banking
- Hiring Companies
- Sample Functional Roles
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If you are interested in learning about investment banking, corporate finance, investment management, private equity, or venture capital review these resources:
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Investment banking is a top career choice for many Rice Business students, and our tight-knit Finance Association helps make that path accessible and rewarding. Throughout the year, students connect with alumni and industry leaders at events hosted with employer partners and recruiters, creating space to learn, build relationships, and explore what a future in banking can look like.
Pairing your interest in investment banking with hands-on MBA coursework, you’ll be ready to navigate and lead in a fast-paced, high-impact industry.
Our alumni network continues to open doors. The strong presence of Rice Business graduates across top banks helps power career paths for new talent every year.
Recent hiring organizations include:
Bank of America Securities, Barclays Global Markets, Citigroup Banking, Evercore, GF Securities, Goldman Sachs, Greenhill & Co., Jefferies & Company, Inc., JP Morgan Chase & Co., Lazard, Moelis & Company, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, RBC Capital Markets, Scotiabank, Simmons & Company, TD Securities, UBS Investment Bank, Wells Fargo
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- Our alumni network continues to open doors. The strong presence of Rice Business graduates across top banks helps power career paths for new talent every year.
Recent hiring organizations include:
- Investment Banks: Bank of America Securities, Barclays Global Markets, Citigroup Banking, Evercore, GF Securities, Goldman Sachs, Greenhill & Co., Jefferies & Company, Inc., JP Morgan Chase & Co., Lazard, Moelis & Company, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, RBC Capital Markets, Scotiabank, Simmons & Company, TD Securities, UBS Investment Bank, Wells Fargo
- Private Equity/Venture Capital/Energy Finance: B29 Investments, LP, Bazean, Buck Jack Capital, Endeavor Energy, Global Energy Capital, Hastings Equity Partners, Launch Factory, Luminus Management, LLC, Mercury Fund, Neon Liberty Capital Management, Nomad Energy Partners, Sage Equity Partners, Shell Ventures
- Investment Management/Private Wealth: Dimensional Fund Advisors, Eagle Global Advisors, LLC, Goldman Sachs, Greenview Capital Group, LLC, JP Morgan Private Bank, Rice Angel Network, Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Employment with a specific company is not guaranteed.
- Our students land a wide range of roles across finance, from internships to post-MBA positions.
Here are just a few examples:
Associate Analyst, Associate – Investment Banking, Associate – Investor Relations, Corporate and Investment Banking Associate, Equity Research Intern, Finance Analyst Intern, Investment Analyst, Investment Banking Associate, Investor Relations, Portfolio Analyst, Private Banking Summer Associate, Private Equity Associate, Private Wealth Management Associate, Summer Associate
Employment within a specific job function or title is not guaranteed.
Curious About Investment Banking?
This session offers a high-level overview of the field—what investment bankers do, how the industry is structured, and the key skills you’ll need to break in. Learn how professionals help companies raise capital, advise on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and navigate financial restructurings. Whether you’re exploring the path or preparing to recruit, this is a great place to start. Investment Banking 101
Venture Capital Job Blog
Detailed, comprehensive collection of venture capital (VC) jobs and information about how to get a venture capital job. Learn more here.
Hear from Rice Business Alumni
This is a great resource for those who want to learn more about financial services and gain insight from Rice alumni who work in the financial services industry, including those who work in investment banking. To view the financial services alumni panel, click here. To view the investment banking alumni panel, please click here.
