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Equity Research vs. Investment Banking: Careers, Compensation, Exits, and AI/Automation Risk

Mergers and Inquisitions

We sometimes get questions about why we dont offer an equity research course. People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. IB is all about deals , while ER is all about coverage.

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12 Concepts We Can Learn From MID Market M&A to use on SMBs from How2Exit's Interview W/ John Carvalho

How2Exit

He emphasizes the need to avoid spreading oneself too thin and instead concentrate on building expertise in a specific area. This approach builds trust and fosters a positive relationship between the buyer and seller, increasing the likelihood of a successful transaction.

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Is an MBA Worth It? The Top 3 Reasons to Do the Degree

Mergers and Inquisitions

OK Reasons” to Do It 1) You Get Forced Out of Your Company But Want to Remain in the Industry 2) You Need to Gain Credibility or Build a Wider Network 3) You May Not “Need” an MBA to Change Careers, But It Could Improve Your Odds Is an MBA Worth It? no pre-MBA finance experience to private equity ).

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What is VBA for Excel? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Peak Frameworks

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. Additionally, if you’re interested in refining your Excel skills and recruiting for private equity, you should check out our , Private Equity Course.

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Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking: Career Deathmatch

Mergers and Inquisitions

By contrast, investment banking is more about advising companies on transactions such as M&A deals , equity and debt deals , and restructuring. The first few years are very tough because you start from nothing – but if you build a decent book, the job gets easier since you’ll have consistent revenue from long-term clients.

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The Full Guide to Pre-MBA Internships: Are They Worth It?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Events – These are like the “programs” above but provide underrepresented minorities (URM) with the chance to get fast-tracked for initial interviews. If you’re targeting an informal venture capital internship , private equity internship , or search fund internship , focus on smaller, local firms.

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Commodity Hedge Funds: The Most Lucrative “Hidden Gem” in Finance?

Mergers and Inquisitions

You must also consolidate information from various sources and present it effectively to build relationships and execute deals. For example, you could start trading a slightly more accessible product (equities, options, etc.) The downside is that it takes a long time to get your own book, which creates a lot of market/cyclical risk.

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