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

If you would like a leg up in the recruiting process, consider pursuing courses that focus on finance, accounting, statistics, mathematics, engineering, and economics. Investment banking hiring managers are looking for students who have high GPAs for what they signal about the candidate.

Investment 147

Investment Investment Banking Finance Finance 147

Peak Frameworks

MAY 17, 2023

Competitive Advantage in the Job Market Proficiency in VBA for Excel can give finance professionals a competitive edge in the job market. In a 2020 survey by CFA Institute, VBA was ranked as one of the top skills desired by employers in the finance industry.

Financial Models 52

Financial Models Financial Modeling Finance Finance 52

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. It’s like the downsides of studying for the CFA : The certification won’t hurt you, but it’s not necessarily worth the time and money required.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 105