The Banking Comeback — Vis Raghavan, the JPMorgan Raid, and the 2026 M&A Supercycle Bet

Citi's investment banking franchise has been the highest-profile rebuild of the Fraser era. Vis Raghavan was hired from JPMorgan in 2024 with a $52 million package and has since orchestrated one of the most aggressive talent recruitment campaigns on Wall Street. This module gives investment banking candidates — and anyone interviewing for a role in Banking, M&A, capital markets, or sponsor coverage — the full picture of what Raghavan is building, what's working, what's controversial, and what hiring managers are screening for in superdays.