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. GTCR: Moving to the Windy City, GTCR is one of the most well-known and established middle-market private equity funds in the world. Best of luck!

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Middle Market Funds 147

OfficeHours

JULY 8, 2023

See 8 firms — from Carlyle to Bain Capital — that have been recruiting first-year investment bankers for jobs that won’t start for 18 months. Private equity recruiting season is back following a disappointing round that caught many junior bankers flat-footed last August. Should Headhunters be reaching out to you?

Private Equity 100

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Investment Banking 100

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Capital Markets vs. Investment Banking: Recruiting and Interviews Very little about the recruiting process is different, partially because each bank does it differently. You can expect the same early recruiting timeline in the U.S., If it’s a 5-person regional boutique , take the BB capital markets offer.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Capital Market Recruitment Capital 59

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.

Bulge Bracket 105

Bulge Bracket Bank Banking Boutique 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

based bulge brackets (GS, MS, JPM, Citi, and BofA) are the strongest international banks, and Avendus, Kotak, JM Financial, ICICI, and Axis are the strongest domestic firms. Among the bulge brackets, the U.S.-based Of the middle-market banks , only Jefferies seems to have much of a presence.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

Recruiting and whether you can break in without “donating” your kidney to Xi Jinping. As with PE in many other emerging/frontier markets, it’s more like growth equity than traditional roles at middle-market PE firms and mega-funds in the U.S. poor stock-market performance, slowing growth rates, and an aging population.

Private Equity 94

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 23, 2023

Almost nothing is worse than recruiting for investment banking internships , winning an offer, preparing , completing the internship, and then not getting a return offer. All the large investment banks – bulge brackets , elite boutiques , and middle-market firms – use internships as a recruiting tool for Analysts and Associates.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52