Corporate Finance Financial Models Management 
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.”
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 29, 2024
With the craze over renewable energy and infrastructure over the past few years, we’ve received more and more questions about Project Finance vs. Corporate Finance. This article will focus on careers and recruiting , while the accompanying YouTube video will discuss the technical/modeling aspects in more detail.
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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.
Mergers and Inquisitions
JANUARY 10, 2024
If you want to read angry comments and long threads with plenty of insults, you can’t go wrong with the wealth management vs. investment banking debate. It’s one area where people on both sides tend to talk past each other : Bankers say that wealth management roles pay less, offer less interesting work, and lack good exit opportunities.
Mergers and Inquisitions
JANUARY 22, 2025
People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. Investment banking requires more process and project management skills , while equity research requires stronger creativity and communication skills.
OfficeHours
AUGUST 9, 2023
During the hold period, the private equity firm can improve operations, management structure, and financial strategies to optimize the business. The good news is that there are many transferable skills from investment banking (and other non-traditional finance roles) to private equity.
Wizenius
JULY 18, 2023
5) Financial Modelling: Practice building financial models to sharpen your skills. This will help you understand the intricacies of the company and strengthen your financial modelling abilities. Check for typos, spacing errors, and incorrect punctuation in your presentations and financial models.
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