OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

When you first decide to enter the world of private equity, you will undoubtedly be more overwhelmed than you were when you entered investment banking recruiting. Below, I will outline some of the best private equity firms to work for in 2023. of aspiring juniors were able to land the coveted position.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.” is better for domestic funds.

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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. Is it suddenly popular among a certain demographic due to recent events or player relationships (e.g., Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce)?

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

I never expected to revisit the topic of bulge bracket 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.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

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 at the senior levels does require sales skills, but its more about being a conduit than a closer. bulge bracket research team to startup PE firm).

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Investment Banking Equities Bank Banking 64

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

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.

IT 59

IT Investment Banking Recruitment Finance 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Quarterly earnings calls and management interaction are a bit less important because it’s not always practical to participate when you cover 50 companies; also, events outside of earnings calls can sometimes be more meaningful for bond prices. power & utilities , FIG , or industrials ).

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