Summer Listening: 5 Must-Hear Episodes from Investment Banking's Top Leaders

Relax, recharge and get inspired - whether you're poolside or in the office.

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Peter Nieberg
August 20, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

Whether you’re winding down for the summer or still at full throttle, now is the perfect time to catch up on the Investment Banking Leaders Podcast. To make it easy for you, these are the 5 episodes our listeners keep coming back to—for their honesty, insights, and impact.

These conversations are packed with career-defining wisdom from the industry’s most respected leaders.

Most-Listened to Episodes

1. Gokhan Ozkan (Episode 1)
Mastering Deals, Building Teams & Thinking Big
MD at J.P. Morgan shares how he rose from intern to leader, and why observing great leaders, reading widely, and mastering relationships are key to long-term success.

2. Peter Shin (Episode 8)
Perseverance, Career Growth & Big-Picture Thinking
MD at Stifel talks about his fast rise through the ranks, how to manage time and pressure, and why understanding the “why” behind every deal is critical.

3. Dominic Lester (Episode 12)
Leadership, Influence & The Future of Investment Banking
Jefferies’ EMEA Head of IB reveals what it takes to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and adapt to a tech-driven, globalizing industry.

4. Maria Watts (Episode 11)
Owning Your Career, Building Teams & The Power of Culture
The Baird MD reflects on two decades in IB, the importance of mentorship, leading with curiosity, and building culture as a strategic advantage.

5. Larry Grafstein
Navigating $1 Trillion in Deals – Career & Leadership Insights from Larry Grafstein
Deputy Chairman at RBC Capital Markets shares his unconventional path from law and politics to investment banking, the art of building lasting relationships, and the balance between high-stakes deals and personal fulfilment.

Find all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on our Podcast Page.

Here’s to a summer of listening, learning, and leading

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