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No Return Offer from an Investment Banking Internship: What to Do

Mergers and Inquisitions

2008 – 2009 or 2022 – 2023), the percentage may be even higher. All the large investment banks – bulge brackets , elite boutiques , and middle-market firms – use internships as a recruiting tool for Analysts and Associates. After putting in all that time and effort, you feel like you’re back at square one.

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Investment Banking in Dubai: The New York of the Middle East?

Mergers and Inquisitions

For example, total deal activity held up better than in other places in 2008, but it fell substantially in 2009, following the rest of the world. bulge-bracket banks , such as JPM, GS, MS, and Citi, always rank well in the league tables. Investment Banking in Dubai: The Top Banks The usual U.S. are much less active.