Wizenius

JULY 9, 2023

The choice between working in a bulge bracket investment bank or a boutique investment bank depends on individual preferences and career goals. Specialization and Niche Expertise: Boutique IB Firms specialize in specific industries or sectors, offering in-depth knowledge and tailored advice.

Bulge Bracket 52

Bulge Bracket Boutique Investment Banking Financial Models 52

OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

Simply put, you want to get as much understanding when it comes to things like dealing with financial models, selecting comparable companies, how to format a deck, etc., You are meant to put in the work in order to become the best finance mind that can eventually lead you to a coveted buyside role.

Investment Banking 147

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 147

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Finally, many renewable energy debt deals take place within Project Finance teams at banks – but Project Finance and corporate finance are very different ! The same criteria as always apply: High grades, a good university or business school, previous finance internships, and a good amount of networking and interview prep.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 59

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. I’d summarize the ideal student profile as follows: School: You should be in an undergraduate degree program, a Master’s of Finance program , or an MBA program. Grades: You need at least a 3.0

Investment Banking 82

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 82

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Debt financing is much more common, and the GE firm is often the first institutional investor. Financial Modeling: Like private equity, 3-statement models are common, as are valuations and DCF models , but LBO models are less common since not all deals use debt.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

Working at the bulge brackets or elite boutiques is better for international funds, while IB experience at the top Chinese banks (CICC, CITIC, Huatai, Haitong, etc.) It is a “sweatshop” culture, which is common in China even outside the finance industry. is better for domestic funds.

Private Equity 94

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

Think: benchmarking portfolios rather than modeling companies. You will very rarely get exposed to the type of financial modeling that bankers complete: 3-statement models , DCF models , M&A models , LBO models , and so on.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Management Banking Bank 59