Green beret turned Bank of America banker Leo Lukenas died just one year into ... trends now
A former Green Beret died just one year into a grueling investment banking job at Bank of America, where associates say they work 100-hour weeks that leave them feeling sick.
Leo Lukenas III, 35, in New York City on Thursday from 'acute coronary artery thrombus, - a disease that causes the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel of the heart.
The father of two and former member of the Army's Special Forces moved to banking last summer in an attempt to 'pursue new opportunities for his family,' according to his loved ones.
The Brooklyn resident had reportedly recently worked on UMB'S $2billion deal acquisition of Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
But, while his death was officially attributed to 'natural causes,' it has sparked claims from Wall Street workers who say the industry's conditions are unsustainable, particularly when ironing out a big deal.
Former Green Beret and investment banker at Bank of America Leo Lukenas III, 35, died on Thursday. He is survived by his wife and two children
Lukenas is survived by his parents, wife and twin brother Les, who is also a Green Beret
Lukenas is pictured with his mother
Current and former investment bankers told Business Insider that Lukena's death has prompted concern inside BoA and particularly among the junior ranks.
One junior banker at BoA said of Lukenas' death: 'I think what we all would want is some acknowledgement about what happened, and at least not completely dismiss the fact that it could have been work-related.
'And to at least just start having those conversations as to how they can make junior bankers work life much better because it's been long overdue. And I believe that, if anything, it's gotten worse.'
Lukenas was part of the financial institutions group (FIG) team that advises bank clients on deals, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Insider told BI the FIG team is particularly grueling and recent departures had added work to those who stayed.
The current BoA banker said there have been meetings following Lukenas' death about the possibility of reducing hours and more opportunities to work from home.
A former banker at BoA told BI he quit last year after a period of time where he regularly worked 100-hour weeks while receiving no support for
