“banker bros” is a colloquial term mocking the hyper-competitive, frat-like culture in investment banking, especially among young male analysts. Stereotypes include grueling 100-hour workweeks, obsession with hierarchy (MD > VP > Analyst), and “bro” behaviors—expensive suits, boozy networking, and jargon-filled banter. The term critiques homogeneity (lack of diversity) and short-termism in dealmaking, popularized by memes (“IBanking Lloyd” from The Wolf of Wall Street). Banks like Goldman Sachs have pushed back with wellness initiatives and diversity hiring, but the “bro” stigma persists, fueling talent shifts to PE/tech. Satire (e.g., Leveraged Sellout tweets) and post-COVID remote work trends are slowly eroding the archetype.