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.

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CFA Investment Banking Bank Banking 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Almost all conversations about buy-side roles eventually turn to multi-manager hedge funds , also known as “pod shops.” Multi-manager hedge funds promise investors solid risk-adjusted returns with low volatility; no matter what the broader market does, you’ll make money if you invest in them.

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Funds Management Recruitment Portfolio 104

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you think about the most “public” investors – the likes of Bill Ackman and David Einhorn – many of them have something in common: they operate single-manager hedge funds. This setup creates many differences with multi-manager (MM) hedge funds , from investment styles to recruiting and careers. 10 – 15 positions rather than 100+).

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Funds Management S&P Recruitment 59

OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

On that note though — if diversity events are starting though… You know On-Cycle is around the corner here… Questions I would ask if I was an Analyst in an in-person diversity session: I just saw X deal happen, new portfolio company — were you involved with that? Where can I learn more about these exams?

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Middle Market 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Depending on your group , you’ll spend time on tasks such as creating 5-year plans, conducting variance analysis, making sure transactions are properly recorded, reconciling the historical financial statements, and managing the company’s cash, cash flow, and borrowing needs. What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?

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Peak Frameworks

MAY 17, 2023

In a 2020 survey by CFA Institute, VBA was ranked as one of the top skills desired by employers in the finance industry. For example, a corporate finance manager can use VBA to develop a dynamic dashboard that tracks key performance indicators, providing real-time insights for decision-making.

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Financial Modeling Financial Models Finance Finance 52

FineMark

JANUARY 20, 2023

The two-front assault faced by traditional 60% equity and 40% fixed income (60/40) portfolios in 2022 was one of the most severe on record, and the worst seen in many years. As a result, this normally stabilizing counterbalance, instead contributed to additional portfolio losses.

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