OfficeHours

JULY 8, 2023

Mindset Change: From M&A To The Buyside A few years ago, I made the shift from a bulge bracket firm, where I was focused particularly on M&A, to a buyside fund investing across the capital structure. When should you begin your prep? GPAs+ get multiple offers during On-Cycle Processes?

Private Equity 100

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Investment Banking 100

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. poor stock-market performance, slowing growth rates, and an aging population. This may change due to factors like the “decoupling” with the U.S.,

Private Equity 94

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In a good industry group, you might build a 3-statement model for a client based on a detailed review of its business, and you would use the output in the CIM and management presentation to market the company. If it’s a 5-person regional boutique , take the BB capital markets offer. Jefferies, Lincoln, etc.),

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Capital Market Recruitment Capital 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 23, 2023

All the large investment banks – bulge brackets , elite boutiques , and middle-market firms – use internships as a recruiting tool for Analysts and Associates. The short version : Aim for roles outside of major financial centers, target smaller banks (middle markets, in-between-a-banks , etc.),

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

So, expect something in-line with pay at middle-market firms , such as $200 – $250K rather than $300K+ total. For example, it’s possible to win offers at middle-market private equity firms , funds of funds , family offices , and even venture capital and growth equity firms if you have tech investing experience.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Funds Private Equity Investment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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. 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.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 59

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

billion, IBM’s acquisition of two businesses from Software AG for 2.3 billion euros, and Rocket Software’s acquisition of OpenText’s application modernization and connectivity business for $2.3 in 2023 , showing that competitive pressures in the financing markets could not provide relief from the rising interest rate environment.

M&A 59

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Equities 59

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.). You can think of it like this: On-Cycle Recruiting: Fast processes for start dates far in the future.

Private Equity 98

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Middle Market 98