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The Coffee Run: This is who earns the most money in investment banking and what they do

We've launched a new weekly video series to accompany Morning Coffee, in which we look at one story in more depth to give you the full picture. This week, we're doing something a little different.

To celebrate the release of our 2026 salary and bonus report, we're diving deep into the highest paying divisions of banking and trading.

Why were some traders flying high last year while others were stuck? Watch the video below to find out.

Our 2025-2026 Compensation & Lifestyle Report can be downloaded here

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