Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Washington, DC, (October 30, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Colin May has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Automotive Group. Download the Press Release here.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

If there is one sector that has attracted even more hype than technology and TMT , it might just be renewable energy investment banking. But before jumping into the overall advantages and disadvantages, let’s start with the verticals and how banks are set up: Table Of Contents What is Renewable Energy Investment Banking?

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The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to an update on his social media, Chesterton joins Balyasny from Capstone Investment Advisors after nearly a year and a half, most recently serving as vice president, portfolio finance and treasury trading. Chesterton initially joined Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank as an analyst within delta 1 and equity financing.

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OfficeHours

MAY 31, 2023

Something that distinguishes investment banking interviews from many other first careers is that you’re expected to walk in knowing a lot of things right off the bat. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.) You can also check our various course curriculums for different careers (i.e. and how our process works.

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The TRADE

AUGUST 27, 2024

Jones joins Crédit Agricole from Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking where he spent nearly three years, most recently as vice president, LatAm FX trader. Before joining Crédit Agricole, Jones spent three years at Standard Chartered Bank – also based in New York – most recently as a LatAm RFX trader.

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OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Can I just break into investment banking or private equity?” Individuals looking to break into investment banking or private equity / growth equity / hedge funds / corporate development coming in from non-traditional backgrounds should understand that getting someone to listen to your story is all part of the prep.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

Attention to Detail : For me, the biggest difference when I left school from going into the corporate world was the concept of an “A”. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.) Below, I will outline some of the most effective and important skills that can help you stay in private equity. Best of luck!

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 9, 2023

Once improved, the exit can then take place, usually in the form of another sale or an Initial Public Offering (IPO), both of which are usually under the advice of an investment bank. The good news is that there are many transferable skills from investment banking (and other non-traditional finance roles) to private equity.

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The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Previously in his career, Barré also served as an equity derivatives trader at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking (SGCIB) as well as Mosaic Finance. Both Polera and Barré announced their appointments through social media posts.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 12, 2023

While many firms still require or encourage investment banking experience given the rigorous training candidates will undergo in these programs, if you are able to learn finance, accounting, and investing principles, you can go for an internship in private equity. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.)

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

James Hilton was appointed multi-asset managing director in RBC’s low touch team, joining from Credit Suisse, where he had been serving as head of sales for EMEA for the bank’s advanced execution sales (AES) team. Prior to joining Credit Suisse in 2006, Hilton spent six years at UBS Investment Bank as a director.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Washington, DC, (September 16, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking , a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, would like to congratulate Cole Strandberg on his promotion to Managing Director within its Automotive Aftermarket group.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Philanthropic Contributions & Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG): Private equity firms in New York City make significant philanthropic contributions, demonstrating their commitment to the local community. ESG investing aims to align financial returns with positive social and environmental outcomes.

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OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

Further, you can centralize many non-veterinary functions in a corporate office to drive fixed-cost leverage. This is a large part of the reason why private equity firms recruit so heavily from investment banking, where they are able to find professionals with extensive M&A experience. and how our process works.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Despite the intensity of the field’s enhanced deal execution capabilities, private equity firms often do not provide the intense associate-level training programs that are commonly seen for investment banking analysts. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.) Best of luck! and how our process works.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Once improved, the exit can then take place, usually in the form of another sale or an Initial Public Offering (IPO), both of which are usually under the advice of an investment bank. The good news is that there are many transferable skills from investment banking (and other non-traditional finance roles) to private equity.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Industry Experience Similar to many investment banks and private equity firms, a vast majority of private equity consulting firms specialize in specific industries to provide the most in-depth knowledge. Private equity firms often identify underperforming or non-core divisions within larger corporations.

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The TRADE

APRIL 29, 2024

Joe Wald, BMO Capital Markets’ managing director and co-head of electronic trading left the bank, departing after four years in his most recent role, according to an update on his social media. Wald originally joined BMO in 2020 following the bank’s acquisition of Clearpool Group where he had served as chief executive for six years.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 25, 2023

In recent years, private credit has emerged as an important financing source for corporations of all kinds, especially for private equity-owned businesses with high financial leverage. Following the GFC, the government enacted new regulations that limited banks’ abilities to underwrite highly leveraged financing.

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OfficeHours

JULY 17, 2023

If you have a specific sector specialty, perhaps consider a corporate business development role within that industry. Visit OfficeHours Blog and follow us on our social media accounts: Instagram , YouTube , TikTok , and Twitter for our latest updates. Has your FT IB Start Date been pushed back? This guide has you covered!

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Intrepid Banker Insights

JANUARY 26, 2023

Most recently, she was the founder and Group Head of Special Situations Investment Banking at Cowen. Previously, Lorie held senior banker roles at StormHarbour Securities, Variant Capital Advisors, Seabury Group, KPMG Corporate Finance and Gordian Group.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 27, 2023

Visit the OfficeHours Blog and follow us on our social media accounts: Instagram , LinkedIn , YouTube , TikTok , and Twitter for our latest updates. WHAT IS OFFICEHOURS OfficeHours is a career development company catered towards investment banking analysts and other finance professionals who just kicked off their careers.

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MergersCorp M&A International

MARCH 31, 2024

MergersCorp™ M&A International leading advisory brand, offering Investment Banking services with focus on Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance to clients across the world is excited to announce the launch of its highly anticipated franchising program.

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OfficeHours

JULY 10, 2023

After months of preparation, you’ve finally secured that dream full-time investment banking analyst offer. This could be at another investment bank (assuming your FT employer is on board with this), at a private equity firm or another buyside role, or even something entirely different altogether.

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OfficeHours

JULY 17, 2023

If you have a specific sector specialty, perhaps consider a corporate business development role within that industry. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.) For example, if your goal is to get back into private equity, why not get operational experience through a short-term stint at a PE portfolio company?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The dynamics are totally different in places like India , where (for example), a degree at one of the top Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) leads to Analyst roles in investment banking. For example, you could win corporate finance , strategy , or business development roles at many normal companies via mid-ranked MBA programs.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Intrepid is a specialty investment bank that provides M&A and capital advisory services to entrepreneurs, family-owned companies, private equity sponsors and major corporations, through dedicated banking teams with deep industry sector experience and over three decades of experience.

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Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To help understand better, strategic corporate communication usually involves developing media and marketing strategies to reach the organization’s target audience with a compelling message. It refers to the realization and systematic planning of communication, information flow, image care, and media development over the long term.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Thus, this metric is widely used in the tech industry, especially for online services, social media platforms, mobile apps, and other digital products. Examples Below are two examples of monthly active users: Example #1 Consider an online social media platform as an example of Monthly Active Users (MAU). How To Increase?

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Tyton Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

About Tyton Partners Tyton Partners is the leading provider of investment banking and strategy consulting services to the global knowledge and information services sector. Turnitin has offices in Australia, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, Sweden, he United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 17, 2023

And just as tech and TMT investment banking have become the most desirable groups on the sell-side, tech private equity has reached a similar status on the buy-side. If they did invest at all, they stuck to areas like hardware/semiconductors and services since they were seen as “less risky” than software.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 4, 2024

Google’s empire-building strategy also involved significant acquisitions and investments. In 2006, it acquired YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform, further expanding its presence in the media and entertainment industry. The formation of Alphabet Inc.

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Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Similarly, a project manager tasked with organizing a product launch for a fashion company might go overboard by planning an extravagant event with elaborate decorations, celebrity guests, and extensive media coverage. However, if the target audience values simplicity and authenticity, the excessive efforts may fail to reach the mark.

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OfficeHours

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

You can get into a proper upper-middle-market PE shop quite nicely from management consulting and investment banking alike. He began his professional journey as an Investment Banking Analyst at UBS.

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OfficeHours

JANUARY 21, 2024

Can I just break into investment banking or private equity?” Individuals looking to break into investment banking or private equity / growth equity / hedge funds / corporate development coming in from non-traditional backgrounds should understand that getting someone to listen to your story is all part of the prep.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

APRIL 1, 2025

Together, they will expand and strengthen relationships with private equity partners that value Intrepid’s core services of M&A, Capital Advisory, Buy-Side Search, and Special Situations and unique capabilities that include access to its corporate parents balance sheet and global relationships, as Japans largest financial institution.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 13, 2023

As a result, private equity is subject to a number of key current and proposed regulations – some of which impact private equity specifically, and some of which impact corporate America more broadly. Private equity is also subject to corporate tax policy more broadly, for a number of key reasons. and how our process works.

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