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07-11-2023 Newsletter: Diversity Events at Megafunds Have Started…

OfficeHours

Hey All — Rohit here and it’s been a busy couple of days – word has gotten out about Diversity Events at Megafunds already starting for On-Cycle 2025… needless to say we’ve been pretty swamped with inbounds and LOTS of calls happening. It’s business that caters to the U.S. 4 = 6.125x Revenue, what was NTM?

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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

OfficeHours

Investment banks like to source their candidates from top educational institutions and business schools. Further, you can consider obtaining relevant professional certifications, such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, to enhance your qualifications and demonstrate your expertise in finance and investment analysis.

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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Within a company, there are also roles such as corporate development and business development, but these also focus on external entities. The CPA is probably the most relevant certification , but it’s overkill for entry-level jobs, and while the CFA won’t hurt you, it’s also not the best use of time/money.

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Tax Accounting

Wall Street Mojo

Tax Accounting Explained Types Job Description Example Career Path Advantages Disadvantages Tax Accounting Vs Auditing Recommended Articles Tax Accounting Explained Tax accounting is pivotal to any business or individual as it provides a framework to declare the correct income and pay appropriate taxes.

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What is VBA for Excel? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Peak Frameworks

In a 2020 survey by CFA Institute, VBA was ranked as one of the top skills desired by employers in the finance industry. For instance, a private equity analyst can use VBA to build a custom function for calculating internal rates of return, ensuring consistent results across multiple analyses.

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The CFA for Investment Banking: Do the New Changes Make It Worthwhile?

Mergers and Inquisitions

I’ve now been writing about finance careers for almost 20 years, and the topic of the CFA for investment banking never seems to die. I first criticized the CFA in a 2009 article , which generated a lot of angry comments. But earlier in 2023, the CFA Institute announced the biggest changes to the program since it started.

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2023 Third Quarter Review & Commentary

FineMark

While this temporary condition will likely reverse course in a recession, we see it persisting for a time as businesses realize that good employees are difficult to find. Examples include greater adoption of hybrid work arrangements, improved childcare assistance, expanded (or even unlimited) PTO, and substantive wellness programs.

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