OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

Yes, we all read about it on forums and Reddit, but you do not actually experience what it is like to have to choose between prepping for recruiting or getting four hours of sleep. Listen, as much as bankers and consulting hardos want to convince you otherwise, we are human beings, and we need our rest and focus to stay attentive.

Investment Banking 147

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 147

OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

If you enjoy financial modeling and due diligence (essential skills for most finance roles) but want to dig deeper into how businesses function operationally, then the buyside could be right for you. Many first-year (and some second-year) analysts are unsure if private equity should be their next step. While other 5.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Finance 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You might think that as a Hedge Fund Analyst , you’ll do deep market research, speak with counterparties, suppliers, and customers, and build detailed financial models to support your views… …and you would do those things if you were at a single-manager hedge fund. What Do You Do as a Multi-Manager Hedge Fund Analyst?

Funds 104

Funds Management Recruitment Portfolio 104

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

Recruiting and whether you can break in without “donating” your kidney to Xi Jinping. In terms of industry focus , technology (especially “general IT,” Internet, and semiconductors) and healthcare have always accounted for a high percentage of deal activity. with headhunters , structured interviews , modeling tests , and case studies.

Private Equity 94

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94

OfficeHours

MAY 31, 2023

My degree didn’t make me a better financial modeler. In shifting my perspective away from viewing networking as a necessary recruiting evil, I not only began to enjoy the experience, but I also start to form much deeper connections. I didn’t start a billion-dollar company. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.)

Business 147

Business Private Equity Investment Banking Equities 147

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial Modeling or Python / Data Science / AI: Starting in 2024, you must complete a “Practical Skill Module” on one of these topics for Levels I and II of the exam. The timing – The CFA is not very helpful in your last year of university due to the IB recruiting timeline. This is a fair point.

CFA 59

CFA Investment Banking Bank Banking 59

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

AUGUST 7, 2024

If you’ve read this site for a long time, you probably know that we focus on creating financial modeling courses and guides. But even with this, you need to start earlier because fewer banks will be open to hiring you, and the banks that are open to hiring you tend to finish recruiting earlier.

Investment Banking 82

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 82

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Can You Recruit into Healthcare Private Equity and Win Jobs? As you’ve probably already guessed, there’s nothing “special” about private equity recruitment for healthcare firms or groups. Areas like healthcare services and medical devices are fairly generalist and follow standard accounting and valuation. If you have an M.D.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Effective talent management ensures that financial institutions have the right individuals in the right roles, with the necessary skills and competencies to achieve organizational goals. Change Management The financial sector is subject to constant change due to evolving regulations, market dynamics, and technological advancements.

Financial Institution 52

Financial Institution Finance Finance Management 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 19, 2023

If you compare long-only hedge funds to traditional long/short equity funds, the main differences are: Recruiting/Numbers – There are far more long/short equity funds than long-only or long-biased funds, so you’ll have an easier time finding jobs. Turnover is also high, especially at the large multi-managers. lower intensity).

Funds 52

Funds Asset Management Management Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Per FTI Consulting , solar, wind, and “portfolio” (mixed asset) deals account for 60% of renewable M&A activity in the U.S.: Renewable Energy Accounting, Valuation, and Financial Modeling For the most part, very little is “new” here. What Do You Do as an Analyst or Associate?

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Recruitment: Tunneling Your Way into Metals & Mining Investment Banking Metals & mining is highly specialized , so you have an advantage if you have a background in geology, geophysics, or mining. One example is Steel Dynamics, which we feature in our main financial modeling course.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 2, 2025

After you sign up, youll also receive several additional bonuses via email: An accounting interview question model you can use to understand the three statements (simplified vs. the full version, but still useful). Accounting and how to link the 3 statements. M&A and LBO modeling, including quick math questions.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 59