Investment banking work hours

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Hi, I don’t if this is the right forum. I have been working in a fairly medium sized international bank for about 2 years now. I was looking to switch jobs and have just been offered a role in an investment bank based ( starts with C then S)in Canary Wharf. Whilst the on contract work hours look ok, is there any one who possibly works there let me know their actual work hours and the department where they work. I would be a part of the risk team. I’m a bit worried as my commute will be 1 hour each way and I need to be sure before accepting the offer. Thanks!

Former IB here but in the city. I took my toddler with me and he was in a nursery near by. For us this worked really well but my commute was probably easier as we were able to drive in.

You have time to suss them out before you have your family though which is fantastic isn’t it! I’d seriosly taking any role for a 15% rise though. If I did that it would have to be other benefits (ie more flexibility). But a 15% rise AND a compromise in work/life balance would not be worth it in my opinion. But I’m pretty lazy.