OfficeHours

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Check out our Private Equity Curriculum Celebrating 10/31 with LIMITED ACCESS to $10.31 Our flagship program has placed mentees into most major private equity firms since launching in 2020. You’ve got your dream private equity! But that is just the first step of the private equity journey.

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OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

Going to keep today rather simple — we want to celebrate and kick off the second half of the year with a simple offer for the first 10 people that take advantage of the below — PE Platform Access for $225 OFF = $74 out of pocket for lifetime access Our flagship program has placed mentees into most major private equity firms since launching in 2020.

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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. Regulations – Does the league allow private equity or other financial sponsor ownership? How many individuals can be team owners?

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Growth Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Michael Goodwin is the co-founder at boutique recruitment firm investor, Jigsaw Equity Read more How to raise first equity finance for your business – What are the different types of equity finance you can raise for your business? appeared first on Growth Business.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Greenhill was formerly considered an “elite boutique,” at least by some people, so this deal could turn Mizuho into more of an investment bank and give it a greater presence outside Asia, which is why I listed it in the “Potential” category above. The elite boutique banks (Evercore, Lazard, Centerview, etc.)

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Capital Markets vs. Investment Banking: Recruiting and Interviews Very little about the recruiting process is different, partially because each bank does it differently. You can expect the same early recruiting timeline in the U.S., If it’s a 5-person regional boutique , take the BB capital markets offer.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The IB internship recruiting timeline is now so insane that even mainstream news sources like the Wall Street Journal are writing about it (“ The Race Is On to Hire Interns for 2025. In practice, this means you must be on top of IB internship recruiting from Year 1 of university if you’re in the U.S. Wealth management.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With investment banking internship recruiting starting earlier and earlier, you also need to win pre-banking internships earlier. People debate the best options: Search fund internships , private equity internships , boutique bank internships, real estate internships, and even wealth management internships have their pros and cons.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 10, 2023

Among the elite boutiques , Evercore has the strongest presence in Singapore, and Rothschild also works on many deals, mostly in the middle-market space. The deal types span a wide range, but equity and debt deals are more common than M&A since many companies in emerging markets are in “growth mode.” As in the U.S., 7,200 | U.K.:

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

The more significant equity research vs. investment banking differences relate to recruiting and careers , including points such as the compensation and exit opportunities. If you do IB, you can get into deal-based roles ( private equity , corporate development , venture capital , etc.),

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OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

Yes, we all read about it on forums and Reddit, but you do not actually experience what it is like to have to choose between prepping for recruiting or getting four hours of sleep. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.) With all the great options out there – what is the best one to choose? and how our process works.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

Many people would say that the elite boutiques – specifically, Moelis and Rothschild – are the top banks in the region based on deal activity, business model, and overall experience. Among the other banks, HSBC usually makes a strong showing, most middle-market banks are barely present, and the other elite boutiques (Evercore, Lazard, etc.)

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Similarly, McGill has a very high Elite Boutique % , which results from sending 24% of hires to Evercore. It is interesting to recognize that McGill performs impressively well at private equity recruiting , outperforming many of the other target schools on our list. Overall, McGill is a solid choice for U.S.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 16, 2024

a summer internship that converts into a full-time offer vs. a boutique internship in your 1 st or 2 nd year of university). For example, internship recruiting starts very early for undergrads in the U.S. , private equity or venture capital ). They don’t reflect market changes over time. Why Investment Banking?”

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We note that Fordham has a negligible presence at the elite boutiques and also has modest presence when it comes to private equity recruiting. If you are trying to get a top finance job, check out our highly reviewed private equity and investment banking courses, which help thousands of people get into finance every year.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 29, 2023

UChicago ranks #12 on our investment banking target school list and we note its high placement into the very top firms as well as elite boutiques. We note that UChicago also has strong recruiting numbers into private equity. UChicago has very respectable placement into finance and consulting. Like many other top U.S.

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Peak Frameworks

JULY 11, 2023

investment banking recruiting. Georgetown mostly places into the Bulge Bracket banks with a weaker percentage than most in the Elite Boutiques. Georgetown has amazing recruiting statistics, rivaling that of Harvard and UPenn, but they do face some disadvantages such as their weaker presence in leading private equity firms.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

But then recruiting moved up, the MBA process became more structured, and now we have 4-year-olds aiming for “Target Kindergartens” so they can eventually get into investment banking ~15 years in the future. A long time ago, the idea of a pre-MBA internship was odd because most people stayed in their full-time jobs until their MBAs began.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Queen's also has a strong Elite Boutique %, with 21% of investment banking hires ending up at Evercore. The data also suggests that recruiting results at Queen's are very top-heavy. This results from Queen's extremely consistent placement into Goldman Sachs, with 46% of investment banking hires ending up at this top firm.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

Recruiting in Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking You should know all about IB recruiting from reading this site, but it’s insanely competitive and starts very early. This split doesn’t exist in quite the same way in IB, so you can get a very different experience in WM depending on your role. and your odds are not spectacular.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As discussed in the distressed private equity article, there is no universal definition for a “distressed security” or a “distressed company.” How to Recruit for Distressed Debt Hedge Funds The best background is restructuring investment banking because the skill set is directly relevant.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

Among the elite boutiques , Moelis has a notable presence, and Rothschild has an office in Mumbai but does not appear to be super-active. Investment Banking in India: Recruiting and Interviews Getting into the industry is the main problem with investment banking in India. or Europe and recruiting there.

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Growth Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The founders Frog back at idea stage come and work in their office making use of their team of product people, designers, developers, marketers and recruiters to get their businesses started fast. Hoxton Ventures Early-stage technology venture capital fund Hummingbird Ventures A boutique venture firm supporting unique, innovative companies.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 2, 2023

And private equity (PE) groups still have a great deal of dry powder to deploy, leading them in search of quality companies. The challenge for lower and middle market government contractors is how to capture their share of this market interest. Investors are still active in the M&A middle market, even in a difficult economy.

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OfficeHours

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Half the battle is trying… Is Private Equity Right for You? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” No chance we would’ve had so many placements if our Mentees didn’t just eventually go for it when it came to interviewing! Ace your interview now.

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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. In the middle market , Jefferies has recruited some of the top bankers in renewable energy M&A and is expected to do well going forward. but they are less consistent than those above.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 18, 2024

While on-cycle PE recruiting keeps moving up, to the point where you must attend a target elementary school, middle school, and high school to be competitive, off-cycle private equity recruiting remains a viable option for everyone else. Off-Cycle Recruiting: Slow processes for very close start dates.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Recruitment: Tunneling Your Way into Metals & Mining Investment Banking Metals & mining is highly specialized , so you have an advantage if you have a background in geology, geophysics, or mining. The elite boutiques do not have a huge presence in mining, but you’ll sometimes see Rothschild or Perella Weinberg on the list.

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Growth Business

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Private equity usually focuses on more established businesses for growth funding or buyouts. Michael Goodwin is co-founder at boutique recruitment investors, Jigsaw Equity More on investment How much equity should you give away when taking investment for growth?

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