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Investment banking inbox simulator: learn client communication and management skills

September 25, 2025•2 min read•By AnalystDen

You might think writing emails is no big deal. We did when we first joined. But anyone in banking knows your inbox can make or break your reputation. Our inbox simulator helps you master that skill early.

You won’t be “shadowing” forever. From week one of your internship, you’ll be writing emails that go to clients, associates, and senior team members.

A few months later, it starts piling up even more. By the time you’re a fully-fledged analyst (or associate), your 9-5 is spent in your inbox (or on the phone): managing relationships, responding to clients, and balancing multiple tasks and deliverables. The rest of the day will be spent on slide creation, modeling, mentoring, or running project calls. Check out a day in the life of an investment banker here to see just how evident that is.

That’s why we don’t just teach you how to walk someone through a DCF. We drop you into a simulated inbox to teach you how to communicate like a real investment banking analyst through judgement calls, timing, and tone. So you’ll start operating at an Associate level when you’re an intern (that’s how you stand out – I repeat: first impressions count).

What our inbox simulator actually does (and why it matters for your analyst training).

Our inbox simulator is designed to replicate a real investment banking environment. You’ll:

  • Get real-looking email prompts – ones we’ve vetted from our direct experience on the job

  • Respond under light pressure, with expectations on tone, clarity, and timing

  • Write to peers, clients, associates, VPs, and MDs

  • Learn how to handle senior pushback (an extremely important skill if you want to create a sustainable environment), client requests, and internal errors

We’re not just showing you what to say. We’re training you to think and write like you’re already on the job. It’s what bankers wish they could see in every intern during the summer.

Feedback, tags, and progress tracking.

Each email:

  • Is tagged by skill

  • Gets dynamic feedback on your tone, structure, and clarity

  • Is tracked in your dashboard so you can see which skills you’re nailing – and where you need to focus next

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about control, trust, and already operating as someone who belongs in the seat.

Final word

Good writing gets you noticed. But the thing is, it isn’t just “writing”. It’s about managing relationships – your work gets filtered by each level before it goes to the client or the MD. Let them see how you handle situations first-hand through your inbox.

Precise, confident emails make your team’s life easier – and that’s how you earn real trust fast.

Try out our AnalystDen inbox simulator for free – and learn how to communicate and form important relationships like a real investment banker before day one.