Bulge Bracket M&A Private Equity 
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. 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.
Wizenius
JULY 9, 2023
The choice between working in a bulge bracket investment bank or a boutique investment bank depends on individual preferences and career goals. Deal Size and Prestige: Bulge Bracket IB Firms often handle large-scale deals and have a global presence. Here are five factors to consider when comparing the two: 1.
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OfficeHours
JULY 8, 2023
Private equity giants are still racing to fill 2024 associate seats. Private equity recruiting season is back following a disappointing round that caught many junior bankers flat-footed last August. so thought I would put together something quick in the form of an FAQ here… When is On-Cycle 2025 Going to Start?
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 10, 2023
Asia-Pacific sees ~$1+ trillion of M&A deal activity per year , and SE Asia accounts for only ~10% of that (note that the first image below is only for 9 months of the year, so the full-year numbers are higher): $50 – $100 billion of M&A deal activity per year may seem like a lot, but it’s less than Canada in an average year.
OfficeHours
JANUARY 25, 2025
Is Private Equity right for you? Are your friends preparing and recruiting for Buyside roles? Will you be able to break in? If you seriously mess up with a headhunters client, that feedback will come back to the headhunter – and sometimes in a super blunt manner. Play it safe and take on help where you can. Not recommended.
Mergers and Inquisitions
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
I did not expect to revisit investment banker salary and bonus data for a while, but the banks ruined my plans by changing base salaries multiple times in less than a year. Unfortunately, that has made it difficult to determine the “average ranges.”. As a result, I am listing below the new base salary ranges for U.S.-based Is it $80K + $85K = $165K?
Mergers and Inquisitions
JUNE 21, 2023
There are usually a few hundred M&A deals per year for $50 – $100 billion of total volume : For context, that’s less activity than Canada in an average year, and it’s about 5-10% of the deal volume of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. bulge-bracket banks , such as JPM, GS, MS, and Citi, always rank well in the league tables.
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