OfficeHours

MAY 31, 2023

The discounted cash flow analysis, commonly referred to as the DCF, along with the Leverage Buyout Analysis, commonly referred to as the LBO, are some of the most commonly used and complex financial modeling techniques on the Street today. In my opinion, you should never spend more than $100 or so on courses that are just tossed to you.

DCF 147

DCF Discounted Cash Flow Finance Finance 147

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

The more significant equity research vs. investment banking differences relate to recruiting and careers , including points such as the compensation and exit opportunities. Also, interviewers could go into more depth on accounting and valuation and ask about nuances that many bankers skip or dont fully understand (e.g.,

Investment Banking 64

Investment Banking Equities Bank Banking 64

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 29, 2024

This article will focus on careers and recruiting , while the accompanying YouTube video will discuss the technical/modeling aspects in more detail. In riskier verticals, such as mining, the required DSCR is much higher to account for the added risk of commodity prices.

Corporate Finance 59

Corporate Finance Financial Modeling Financial Models Finance 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The IB internship recruiting timeline is now so insane that even mainstream news sources like the Wall Street Journal are writing about it (“ The Race Is On to Hire Interns for 2025. In practice, this means you must be on top of IB internship recruiting from Year 1 of university if you’re in the U.S.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 17, 2023

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Private Equity 130

Private Equity Debt M&A Investment 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Growth Equity vs. Venture Capital vs. Private Equity On the Job: Growth Equity Careers Growth Equity Recruiting Growth Equity Interviews and Case Studies Compensation and Exits Pros and Cons and Final Thoughts What is Growth Equity? What accounts for the difference? Growth Equity Recruiting: Who Gets In, and How Do They Do It?

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 6, 2023

So, expect a lot of quarterly financial projections , quick public comps , and simple DCF models linked to specific catalysts. Many funds, such as Point72, now recruit undergraduates directly via programs like the “Point72 Academy.” Do Multi-Manager Hedge Funds Deliver? What About Compensation?

Funds 104

Funds Management Recruitment Portfolio 104