How good is Bocconi MFin for breaking into investment banking in London or Milan?

Question

I’m from India and did my undergrad in economics with a 7.9 CGPA. I’ve done internships in corporate finance and equity research, and my goal is to land an IB analyst role in London or Milan after the program. I’m trying to figure out if Bocconi’s MFin has strong enough placement and alumni connections in investment banking, or if it’s mostly useful for jobs in Milan. Would appreciate insights from anyone who has gone through the program or knows about Bocconi’s IB track record

S Raghav · Accepted Answer

Bocconi MFin is one of the stronger routes into investment banking in Europe, particularly if the target is Milan or Frankfurt, with some reach into London. Placement reports show many graduates enter IB, with banks like Goldman Sachs, Citi, JP Morgan, Mediobanca, and UniCredit regularly hiring for analyst roles.
For London specifically, HEC and LBS still place more students, but Bocconi does have a steady pipeline thanks to its alumni network. The challenge is that London banks recruit fewer directly from Milan, so competition is tougher. When placements happen, they&rsquo;re usually in front-office analyst positions paying around &pound;65,000&ndash;&pound;70,000 plus bonuses.
In Milan, the advantage is clear &mdash; Bocconi dominates local recruiting. Analyst roles at UniCredit, Intesa Sanpaolo, Mediobanca, and Lazard Italy are common destinations, with starting salaries in the &euro;50,000&ndash;&euro;55,000 range. For anyone open to staying in Italy, Bocconi is easily one of the strongest feeders into IB.

B.K Sharma · Answer

What many students don&rsquo;t realize is that Bocconi&rsquo;s strength in IB depends heavily on geography. Alumni presence is massive in Milan, but breaking into London is a different story.
&bull; In Milan, Bocconi is the go-to feeder. Most analyst roles at Mediobanca, UniCredit, Intesa, and Lazard Italy have Bocconi grads on their teams. Starting salaries are usually &euro;50,000&ndash;&euro;55,000, sometimes higher with bonuses. &bull; London placements are possible, but the numbers are smaller compared to HEC Paris or LBS. Recruiters in London do recognize Bocconi, but competition includes Oxbridge, LSE, and top French schools. Salaries for IB analysts in London usually start around &pound;65,000&ndash;&pound;70,000 plus bonuses. &bull; One distinct advantage is the structured &ldquo;Investment Banking Track&rdquo; within MFin. Students who join it get access to tailored workshops, networking sessions, and interview prep directly tied to IB. &bull; Another factor is language. In Milan, many IB roles expect Italian fluency, so internationals often use Bocconi as a springboard to London or Frankfurt instead.
So if the plan is London IB, it&rsquo;s possible but requires excellent networking and a high GMAT. For Milan, Bocconi is by far the strongest option.
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