OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

The private equity industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, leading to a highly competitive job market for aspiring professionals, particularly at the associate level. Below, I will provide a comprehensive guide on how to stand out in the competitive private equity associate job market.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 22, 2023

Even PE associates are getting let go We’ve had dozens of laid off investment banking analysts and associates reach out to us for how to navigate a tough job market. More surprisingly, a handful of private equity associates have also reached out about being laid off or being put on performance plans in a tough market.

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How2Exit

JUNE 10, 2024

E221: Michael Mufson Discusses Investment Banking and Business Exit Strategies - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Michael Mufson is a seasoned investment banker with a distinguished career spanning over several decades. Senator and transitioned into the financial sector with Ernst and Young in their consulting group.

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OfficeHours

MAY 21, 2023

Private equity associates are the workhorses of any investment team. They are typically closest to the financial modeling, analytical work, and diligence that private equity firms perform. Depending on the practices of the fund, associates may be expected to present part or all of the investment committee memo.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 15, 2024

Private equity value creation came on my radar a few years ago when I noticed something: Even though traditional PE deal roles were not doing well, “operational” or “value creation” teams still seemed to be recruiting. What Does the Private Equity Value Creation Team Do in Real Life? Why is PE Value Creation Suddenly “Hot”?

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Learn more from our leading Private Equity Course! Applicable to Investment Banking Analysts and Beyond! These discussions might reaffirm your interest in Investment Banking as a perfect fit, or they could steer you in a completely different direction. Is Private Equity Right for You? Just do it.

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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. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Over the past few decades, growth equity (GE) has gone from an afterthought to a major asset class for huge investment firms. Others would counter that growth equity’s rapid ascent was mostly due to the easy money that persisted between 2008 and 2021. The Top Growth Equity Firms Why Did Growth Equity Get So Popular?

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Solganick & Co.

MARCH 10, 2025

March 10, 2025 — Solganick is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Kavaliro for the sale of its Salesforce consulting division to Accordion. Visit www.kavaliro.com About Accordion Accordion is a financial consulting firm uniquely focused on private equity. ORLANDO, FL.,

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 29, 2023

UChicago has very respectable placement into finance and consulting. UChicago ranks #12 on our investment banking target school list and we note its high placement into the very top firms as well as elite boutiques. 1.42% of UChicago graduates end up at the top investment banks. hires into the top investment banks.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 28, 2023

Dartmouth excels in multiple industries and has great placement in finance and consulting. Dartmouth ranks #17 overall on our investment banking target school list and ranks #25 based on total hires. 1.73% of Dartmouth students end up at a top investment bank. hires into the top investment banks.

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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. not banks or investment firms). What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 10, 2023

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, a unique opportunity to gain insights from an industry professional who transitioned successfully from being an M&A Investment Banking Analyst at RBC Capital Markets into a Senior Strategy Analyst at The Walt Disney Company.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

If you have the option to work in finance in different parts of the world, investment banking in India should be at the bottom of your list. But the main problem is that winning a “true” front-office investment banking role in India is virtually impossible, even if you have outstanding academic credentials and work experience.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 12, 2023

Over time, investment banking recruiting has become more impersonal with developments like HireVue interviews , online tests, and recruiters conducting the initial screens. In regions like London and Hong Kong , ACs are used for investment banking , sales & trading , and other areas at banks and consulting firms.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 15, 2023

Washington, DC, (August 15, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added two new managing directors, Mike McCraw and William R. Bill”) Snow.

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Focus Strategies

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

MSB School Services (“MSB” or the “Company”), a recognized educational consulting firm that advocates for school districts’ special education departments, has been acquired by Dallas-based private equity firm Craftsman Capital from Dirigo Capital Partners.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 26, 2023

But over the years, they morphed into a well-known topic and then a commonly derided topic – as many people argue that search fund experience is worthless, while others claim it’s “just as good” as working in banking or private equity. And you need early experience to get internships that convert into full-time offers at large banks.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

And will that mean that some of the privately held management consulting firms or other professional services companies will choose an IPO this year? There are only a few publicly traded companies in specialty consulting. FTI Consulting and CRA International (Charles River Associates) initially come to mind.

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MergersCorp M&A International

JANUARY 23, 2024

MergersCorp M&A International, a leading global mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking comprehensive project finance consulting services alongside their M&A transactions. Each project is unique, with its own set of financial requirements and challenges.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Check out our Private Equity Curriculum Celebrating 10/31 with LIMITED ACCESS to $10.31 Our flagship program has placed mentees into most major private equity firms since launching in 2020. You’ve got your dream private equity! But that is just the first step of the private equity journey.

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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. Complete a part-time internship at a local private equity firm, venture capital firm, or search fund. These points go back to the flawed concept of “ investment banking certifications.”

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Wizenius

AUGUST 16, 2023

Private Equity (PE) often becomes the coveted next step for many investment bankers, promising new dimensions within the financial landscape. 1) Analyzing Deals: The routine of a PE expert involves extensive analysis of potential investment prospects. Looking for the best investment banking course in India?

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Solganick & Co.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

in its sale to top 20 accounting and consulting firm Wipfli, LLP February 15, 2022 – Waypoint, Inc. announced that it had been acquired by Wipfli, LLP, a top 20 accounting and consulting firm. Aaron Solganick and his deal team know the data analytics and IT consulting sectors very well. Solganick & Co.

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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.

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OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

Written by a Top OfficeHours Female Coach When I first started my job in investment banking, I knew the first month or so would be training before I actually hit the desk and started working with my team. The Series exams refer to a variety of licensing exams that are commonly associated with investment banking and related fields.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 8, 2024

Tragedies like this show that the culture in investment banking hasn’t changed that much, despite banks’ claims that they are “trying” to improve things. The “crazy hours” in investment banking are mostly unwarranted and reflect poor senior leadership, bad project management, and misplaced priorities.

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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Focus on Data Analytics and AI: Increased M&A activity in the data analytics sector, particularly around emerging technologies like generative AI and data analytics software and consulting services. Cybersecurity Concerns: The increasing complexity of cybersecurity threats is leading to consolidation in the cybersecurity sector.

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OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

Many young professionals in investment banking, consulting, or related fields often wing a few interviews in private equity or other buyside roles to “see how it goes” before they get serious about landing an offer. First off, the world of private equity, buyside roles, and finance in general is small.

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OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

Going to keep today rather simple — we want to celebrate and kick off the second half of the year with a simple offer for the first 10 people that take advantage of the below — PE Platform Access for $225 OFF = $74 out of pocket for lifetime access Our flagship program has placed mentees into most major private equity firms since launching in 2020.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 26, 2023

Download the Free Resume Template used by thousands of Investment Banking Analysts today! Learn how to condense your banking or consulting projects into three impactful bullets per section, with each bullet restricted to a maximum of two lines. Power of Succinct Bullets Less is more! Yes, I’m interested!

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OfficeHours

JULY 22, 2023

Check out the Private Equity Course that has helped thousands of analysts make the move successfully. Get the #1 Rated Private Equity Prep Platform Right Now! Yes No, but I want to Login or Subscribe to participate in polls. They saved a few spots for later in the cycle!

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How2Exit

JUNE 3, 2024

E219: Unlocking True Business Value: Strategies and Insights for Mid-Market Sales w/ Trever Acers - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Trever Acers is an investment banking and valuation expert with over two decades of experience in the industry.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 7, 2024

He joined Citadel from Goldman Sachs where he most recently served as vice president within the bank’s global equities team. In an earlier stint at Goldman, Raghavan worked as vice president, quantitative strategies within the bank’s equities prime services. Ninety One appointed Tina Gandhi as a trader.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Head of EMEA equity trading at Janus Henderson and markets stalwart, Richard Worrell, is set to leave the institution for a sales role at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). Worrell began his most recent spell at Janus Henderson in 2017 after a six-and-a-half-year tenure at Redburn as an equity sales trader.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2024

Private equity (PE) firms are investing in middle market businesses at a healthy pace despite a high interest rate environment that makes it more costly to finance deals. First, Some PE Fundamentals PE investment in the middle market is defined by a fairly common set of criteria.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

One aspect that is often talked about and significantly impacts the business landscape is the relationship between interest rates, private equity groups, and business valuations. For private equity (PE) groups, these rates determine the cost of capital, which is essential for their investment strategies.

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