Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with PE in many other emerging/frontier markets, it’s more like growth equity than traditional roles at middle-market PE firms and mega-funds in the U.S. For example, Sequoia is an international firm with USD and RMB funds in China, while domestic VC firms like Qiming Ventures have raised USD funds abroad to invest in China.

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Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Admittedly, not all banks did this, and many bulge bracket firms will start in the normal time frame of January – March. You probably won’t be able to get a “real” IB internship, but you can find some good alternatives: Search fund internships. Internships at regional boutique banks. Wealth management.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

Do Not Use Customer Deposits for Funding – Some financial institutions operate like this, but it’s much more expensive, so they need to make riskier loans and investments to profit (think: mortgage REITs and business development companies). First, Credit Suisse is obviously no longer a bulge bracket bank , so I’ll have to update that article.

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Bank Banking Government Investment Banking 98

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

We’ll return to this point later, but in finance, it’s more common to do a pre-MBA internship at a small VC/PE firm or boutique bank rather than a bulge bracket bank. If you’re targeting an informal venture capital internship , private equity internship , or search fund internship , focus on smaller, local firms.

IT 59

IT Investment Banking Recruitment Finance 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

All the bulge bracket banks in the U.K. run them, but so do many elite boutiques (Lazard, Evercore, PJT, etc.), Outside of IB, various asset managers, hedge funds, consulting firms, and trading firms also run some type of spring week program, but we’re focusing on banking here. Which Banks Offer Spring Weeks?

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

To advance and move beyond the VP level, you do need sales skills , which not everyone has – this is why the more analytical candidates often leave for private equity and hedge funds in the early years. It’s usually a 50-hour-per-week job , which is significantly better than the 60, 70, or 80+ hours required in IB.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Management Banking Bank 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Note that while Leveraged Finance is technically in “capital markets,” it is closer to groups like M&A because most of the work relates to funding for acquisitions and leveraged buyouts. If you want a long-term finance career (stay in banking or switch to private equity, corporate development, hedge funds, etc.),

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Capital Market Recruitment Capital 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 12, 2023

But if you’re interviewing at an early-stage VC fund (i.e., This startup claims that its service can boost Analyst productivity by 30% and generate millions in extra fees for the average bank, and it plans to sell it to boutique banks for $2,000 per month. Also, these numbers do not account for the dilution in future funding rounds.

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Capital Valuation Boutique Bank 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Among the elite boutiques , Evercore and Lazard have traditionally been strong, but Moelis and Guggenheim also have significant deal flow. There are also quite a few boutique banks in the space, including Marathon Capital, Onpeak Capital, CRC-IB, Finergreen, Virentis, Ocean Park, Global Power Partners, and Rubicon Capital.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector. Public / Private Split – This is vital for stadiums and arenas because it dictates where the funding will come from, but it also extends to other firm types.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

Equity research recruiting tends to be less structured, though the bulge bracket banks and elite boutiques still run traditional processes that start over a year before summer internships. public markets roles ( hedge funds , asset management , etc.), bulge bracket research team to startup PE firm).

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Investment Banking Equities Banking Bank 64

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

government has become more aggressive about regulating all “private funds” (private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, etc.) You can read all ~660 pages of the new “Private Fund Rule,” but the SEC’s summary is more than enough. Annual Audits: Each private fund must receive an annual audit. and reviewing M&A deals.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Finance Finance 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For example, you dont need to work at a bulge bracket or elite boutique bank to participate; you could work at a smaller bank, in management consulting, or another finance-related field (Big 4, corporate development, valuation, etc.).

Private Equity 98

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Middle Market 98