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

OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

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.

Investment 147

Investment Investment Banking Finance Finance 147

Peak Frameworks

MAY 17, 2023

VBA for Excel: A Basic Understanding Definition of VBA VBA, or Visual Basic for Applications, i s an event-driven programming language developed by Microsoft. For example, in 2013, JPMorgan used VBA to build a custom model to forecast loan losses, which helped them save time and improve accuracy.

Financial Modeling 52

Financial Modeling Financial Models Finance Finance 52

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Retainer fees , an integral part of the finance landscape, offer security for both professionals and clients. While they're seen in numerous sectors, their significance shines particularly in investment banking , private equity, and corporate finance. Hence, it's wise to revisit retainer agreements periodically.

Finance 52

Finance Finance Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity 52

OfficeHours

JUNE 12, 2023

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.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Investment Valuation 147

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 3, 2024

That gave IB Analysts about a year to gain deal experience, learn financial modeling , and make sure they wanted to do the job. But that timeline crept up over time, slowing down only in “crisis periods,” such as in 2009 (financial crisis aftermath) and 2020 – 2021 (COVID). interview and hire candidates ~1.5 – 2.0+

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Private Equity Equities Funds 59