Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. In my view, corporate finance jobs are not ideal “stepping stone roles.”

Corporate Finance 105

Corporate Finance Finance Finance Corporation 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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.

CFA 59

CFA Investment Banking Banking Bank 59

OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

Investment banking is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance world. Investment banking is highly desirable due to its potential for high lifetime earnings, its interesting and impactful work, and it serves as a springboard for a career in finance.

Investment 147

Investment Investment Banking Finance Finance 147

OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

Literally anything that shows you’ve done some homework and diligence on said firm and that shows your intellectual curiosity ABOUT ANYTHING… talk about Wimbledon and Nadal potentially retiring as far as I care — just hope that they care about tennis (which many ppl in finance do so I’m sure you’ll be safe).

Investment Banking 130

Investment Banking Bank Banking Middle Market 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

Outside of IB, various asset managers, hedge funds, consulting firms, and trading firms also run some type of spring week program, but we’re focusing on banking here. female, international, non-STEM/finance major, certain ethnicities, etc.)? All the bulge bracket banks in the U.K. middle-market banks (Jefferies, Houlihan Lokey, etc.),

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 105

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 15, 2024

In case of ambiguity, a tax professional should be consulted to avoid any miss in tax compliance as there are fines and penalties for tax defaulters. A BSc degree in finance, accounts, taxation or related field is desirable. It also works for tax avoidance by selecting which method works best for each type of business or individual.

Accountant 52

Accountant Profitability Financial Models Financial Modeling 52