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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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How the Private Equity Associate Course Drives Better Deal Execution

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Private equity firms play a vital role in the broader investment landscape, and their success relies heavily on their ability to execute deals effectively. Enhanced Financial Modeling Skills Financial modeling is a CRITICAL aspect of deal execution.

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05-21-2023 Newsletter: Thinking if Private Equity is for you?

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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. Embark on an exciting journey in the world of private equity—a fast-paced and fulfilling career path.

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Is Private Equity Right for You?

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To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). Strategic thinking skills are essential.

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Project Finance vs. Corporate Finance: Careers, Recruiting, Financial Modeling, and More

Mergers and Inquisitions

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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How to Land a Private Equity Internship: Tips and Strategies

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Working in private equity is highly attractive for many reasons, and many finance professionals who are not already in the field often look for ways to break in. One of the primary ways to do so is by landing an internship at a private equity firm you might want to work at.

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Growth Equity: The Child Prodigy of Private Equity and Venture Capital, or an Artifact of Easy Money?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Over the past few decades, growth equity (GE) has gone from an afterthought to a major asset class for huge investment firms. Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity.