Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

These pre-MBA programs are the most prominent in consulting , finance, and technology , which makes sense since most MBA students target these industries. 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.

IT 59

IT Investment Banking Recruitment Finance 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. Bad Market and Very Few or No Return Offers – Maybe deal activity was so bad that the bank didn’t need to award many return offers.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

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. By the time internship applications open in Year 2 of university – whether that’s in the middle or beginning (!) Corporate finance roles at nearby companies. and ideally a bit higher.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s almost like the city has its own PR department and never-ending marketing campaign. If you’re interested in the Middle East or have connections to the region, all this hype has probably made you wonder about finance careers there. bulge-bracket banks , such as JPM, GS, MS, and Citi, always rank well in the league tables.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

All the bulge bracket banks in the U.K. middle-market banks (Jefferies, Houlihan Lokey, etc.), female, international, non-STEM/finance major, certain ethnicities, etc.)? Ideally, you’ll complete a finance internship before bank applications open in ~August and do the usual networking and interview prep.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

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 Bank Banking Investment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

If you’ve read this site before, you know this set of goals is impossible for most finance careers: you take a lot of risk, work long/stressful hours, or both. So, expect something in-line with pay at middle-market firms , such as $200 – $250K rather than $300K+ total. Take little-to-no risk. And work normal, stable hours.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Funds Private Equity Investment 59

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Private equity slowed but not stopped by financing environment Despite record amounts of dry powder accumulating for sponsors, high financing costs, persistent valuation gaps and a closed tech IPO market led to a significant decrease in private equity M&A activity in 2023. in 2022 to 5.9x

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.). as most PE recruiting in other countries is off-cycle.

Private Equity 98

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Middle Market 98