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

Mergers and Inquisitions

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.”

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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

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Building a Strong Understanding of Financial Concepts In order to pass the interview process, it is important to develop a solid understanding of financial concepts, including financial analysis, valuation techniques, financial modeling, and corporate finance.

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10-11-2023 Newsletter: How to win in Investment Banking? From Analyst to VP

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Date: Friday, October 13, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm ET Polly Helvacioglu began her career working part-time as an Insurance Broker Analyst whilst completing studies for her Master’s in Finance at Hult International Business School. Balancing a professional and personal life can be difficult. How do you balance your work and personal life?

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Distressed Debt Hedge Funds: How to Become a Vulture Capitalist

Mergers and Inquisitions

Some people can do very well at dedicated distressed funds, but in most cases, you’d be better off pursuing the strategy at a broader credit or event-driven hedge fund : What Are Distressed Debt Hedge Funds? Within the “event-driven” category, distressed funds fit in as shown below: How Are Distressed Debt Hedge Funds Different?

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Succession Review: The Best Finance TV Show and One of the Best Shows of All Time

Mergers and Inquisitions

Succession works because it effectively combines the corporate/finance world and the characters’ emotional journeys. Without the big corporate events, it would feel more like a soap opera; without the emotional journeys, it would be incredibly boring. Succession vs. Other Top TV Shows ( Breaking Bad , The Wire , etc.)

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How to Land a Private Equity Internship: Tips and Strategies

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Some ways you can network with firms you want to work for, especially if you don’t have contact with them, are to attend industry events and connect with professionals on LinkedIn. Think about what professional or extracurricular experiences you may have that could apply here.

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Ownership Transfer Issues in the Sale of Professional Services Firms

Focus Investment Banking

In the event of a sale, would it be you who is receiving liquidity—or are you the one providing it? Kelly Kittrell has more than 30 years of merger & acquisition and corporate finance experience. Are you the owner of a Professional Services firm? If so, congratulations. Contact Kelly at Kelly.Kittrell@focusbankers.com.