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I never expected to revisit the topic of bulgebracket banks so quickly because the full list changes slowly, and we updated it a few years ago. But the events of 2023, including the UBS acquisition of Credit Suisse and the rise of firms like Wells Fargo, Jefferies, and RBC, have shaken up the traditional list.
Technology & Services: This one includes any company that is built on top of sports, such as firms in the gambling, data/analytics, software, and live event sectors. Is it suddenly popular among a certain demographic due to recent events or player relationships (e.g., How many live viewers does the average game have?
More specifically, Blackstone has been chipping away at a lot of companies in the software industry, such as Cvent, which is the event and work-from-home management. When it comes to investment banking, there are only so many investment banks that you can choose from. of aspiring juniors were able to land the coveted position.
In equity research, the goal is to get clients to pay for the teams research consistently , but revenue does not depend on deals or other specific events. Equity research recruiting tends to be less structured, though the bulgebracket banks and elite boutiques still run traditional processes that start over a year before summer internships.
Admittedly, not all banks did this, and many bulgebracket firms will start in the normal time frame of January – March. Internships at regional boutique banks. Smaller firms tend to be a bit slower, so you could find some middle-market and boutique openings, even if the bigger banks are done. Wealth management.
But a spin-off, divestiture, restructuring, or another major event is likely.” First, Credit Suisse is obviously no longer a bulgebracket bank , so I’ll have to update that article. Technically, my assessment in that article was correct: “The short answer is that it’s very unlikely that any of these firms will go bankrupt.
where you attend a few days of events and workshops and get fast-tracked for first-round interviews if you do well enough. 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.
All the bulgebracket banks in the U.K. run them, but so do many elite boutiques (Lazard, Evercore, PJT, etc.), And getting plenty of networking opportunities and attending social events. In other words, don’t just attend a social event and chat with people there. Which Banks Offer Spring Weeks?
Investment Banking Experience at BulgeBracket or Top Domestic Banks – As with PE anywhere, you need a few years of IB experience to be competitive in most cases. Working at the bulgebrackets or elite boutiques is better for international funds, while IB experience at the top Chinese banks (CICC, CITIC, Huatai, Haitong, etc.)
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