Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

I’ve now been writing about finance careers for almost 20 years, and the topic of the CFA for investment banking never seems to die. I first criticized the CFA in a 2009 article , which generated a lot of angry comments. But earlier in 2023, the CFA Institute announced the biggest changes to the program since it started.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For more on the day-to-day tasks, please see the articles on the Corporate Finance Analyst , the FP&A Manager , and the FP&A Director. The CPA is probably the most relevant certification , but it’s overkill for entry-level jobs, and while the CFA won’t hurt you, it’s also not the best use of time/money. Potentially, yes.

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Peak Frameworks

MAY 17, 2023

In this blog article, we will explore the basics of VBA for Excel, its importance in the finance industry, and how mastering VBA can help you stay ahead in your career. For example, in 2013, JPMorgan used VBA to build a custom model to forecast loan losses, which helped them save time and improve accuracy.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 15, 2024

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Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

see the fixed income trading article for the full list ). We can’t possibly cover them all in one article, so this one will focus on fundamental research at banks , primarily for investment-grade and high-yield bonds. You cover quarterly earnings and send updated models and notes to clients and other teams. Treasury yield at?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 31, 2024

A Day in the Life of a Single-Manager Hedge Fund Analyst At most single-manager hedge funds, an average day is like the one described in the Hedge Fund Analyst article : Market research on specific companies and assets. Expect 3-statement modeling or valuation tests, stock pitches , and combined exercises where you do both (e.g.,

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