OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

If we are specifically talking about highly coveted firms such as elite boutiques and bulge bracket investment banks, the success rate of interviews is in the single digits, even for target school candidates. Don’t forget to make sure your hair is neat too (if you’re lucky enough to still have it). Best of luck!

Investment Banking 147

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 147

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

And if you’re in a “quant credit” group or something similar, sure, you could use statistics to analyze bonds rather than traditional 3-statement and cash flow modeling. However, many fundamental roles within FI research still relate to the financial statements, debt analysis, and company-specific factors.

Equities 59

Equities Asset Management Debt Recruitment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In short: Quarterly Financial Statements: All “private funds” must now issue quarterly statements to investors with the fund’s performance, fees, and expenses. You can read all ~660 pages of the new “Private Fund Rule,” but the SEC’s summary is more than enough. Dentons also has a good summary with more details on some rules.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Finance Finance 105

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.).

Private Equity 98

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Middle Market 98