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Bulge Bracket Banks: 2024 Edition

Mergers and Inquisitions

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. What is a “Bulge Bracket Bank”? The name “bulge bracket” (BB) comes from the prospectus for an IPO or debt issuance, which lists all the banks underwriting the deal.

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Is Public Finance In Your Blood?

H. Friedman Search

Is there one thing that sets them apart from any other candidate – whether they are at a small, boutique law firm or a large, bulge-bracket investment banking firm? One answer kept coming back to me, but it starts with a simple question: is public finance in their blood? This simple question was the answer I was seeking.

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Tick Tock Goes The Public Finance Firms Hiring Clock

H. Friedman Search

There seems to be a common pattern among public finance firms, whether they be investment banks, regional banks, boutiques, or large and small law firms. Surface-Level Reasons For Public Finance Firms Slowing Down The reason for this slower process is that firms are just being much more cautious before extending offers.

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A Call Today Opens A Door Tomorrow

H. Friedman Search

Were they all from bulge brackets or small regional firms? To an opportunistic recruiter, this was definitely insightful. To an opportunistic recruiter, this was definitely insightful. Because I am an opportunistic recruiter. An Opportunistic Recruiter Can Burst The Door Open For You!

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Where Do The Flying Rumors Leave You?

H. Friedman Search

As you likely know, last week a major bank came out and said they are seriously looking at their current stand on their role in the field of public finance. This comes on the heels of another major investment bank announcing they are out of negotiated public finance but will remain a strong buyer of bonds in the competitive field.

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What To Do When There Are Rumblings In The Street

H. Friedman Search

Anyone who has been a student of the industry of public finance for years can feel it. Well, if you are at a bulge bracket firm, I would be more concerned than if you are a non-bulge bracket firm. Rumblings in the street that there may be more reductions in force coming. Friedman Search LLC.

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Can I Still Make A Move This Year?

H. Friedman Search

However, this year the question is more complicated than usual with the unforeseen exit of a major player in our public finance space. The larger bulge bracket firms and banks definitely take the longest time to get one started. This blog is going to explore the exit strategy that is appropriate as we round the end of 2023.