OfficeHours

JUNE 21, 2023

We’ve had dozens of laid off investment banking analysts and associates reach out to us for how to navigate a tough job market. More surprisingly, a handful of private equity associates have also reached out about being laid off or being put on performance plans in a tough market.

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Transitioning from a career in investment banking to the dynamic world of media may seem like a significant shift. open.spotify.com/show/7aeLSeoDAPHEGZ89UECnmk We are excited to host Rhea Harsoor as she shares her insights and journey from Investment Banking to Media and Entertainment TODAY AT 3PM ET !

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Learn more from our leading Private Equity Course! Applicable to Investment Banking Analysts and Beyond! These discussions might reaffirm your interest in Investment Banking as a perfect fit, or they could steer you in a completely different direction. Is Private Equity Right for You?

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Investment Banking Analyst 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For the past months, OfficeHours has had some amazing speakers, including private equity pros, HBS MBA grads, and successful founders. We cover topics like private equity, investment banking, switching careers, and how to grow in your job. What have been the key milestones & challenges?

Investment Banking 130

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 130

OfficeHours

MAY 21, 2023

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. Depending on the practices of the fund, associates may be expected to present part or all of the investment committee memo.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Portfolio Financial Models 130

OfficeHours

JUNE 22, 2023

Even PE associates are getting let go We’ve had dozens of laid off investment banking analysts and associates reach out to us for how to navigate a tough job market. More surprisingly, a handful of private equity associates have also reached out about being laid off or being put on performance plans in a tough market.

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 130

OfficeHours

JUNE 14, 2023

Why I wanted to contribute to today’s newsletter is to speak more about a recent trend that we’ve been witnessing — we are in for an upcoming bumpy ride when it comes to recruiting/lateraling/moving jobs. Click to learn more The post 06-14-2023 Newsletter: Recruiting News from a Co-Founder appeared first on OfficeHours.

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Recruitment Private Equity Equities Investment Banking 130

OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

In the pursuit of attractive equity returns, private equity firms have developed numerous innovative strategies beyond typical leveraged buyouts and take-private transactions. As it happens, this is an industry that has experienced a significant amount of private equity-backed roll-up activity.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Mergers and Acquisitions 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 15, 2024

Private equity value creation came on my radar a few years ago when I noticed something: Even though traditional PE deal roles were not doing well, “operational” or “value creation” teams still seemed to be recruiting. What Does the Private Equity Value Creation Team Do in Real Life?

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Private Equity Equities Consulting Recruitment 105

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 8, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment banking firm, is pleased to announce that Bob Lipton has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Human Capital Management (HCM) team.

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Investment Banking M&A Management Capital 52

OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

You’ve got your dream private equity! But that is just the first step of the private equity journey. Private equity firms are typically very hierarchical, with multiple levels of professionals needing to move up to make it to the title of MD or Partner. Congratulations!

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Funds IT 130

OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

There are a lot of reasons why investment banking courses can be beneficial to a junior employee. Because as a junior in investment banking, this is something that you want to experience. So below, I will go over some of the key benefits that investment banking courses can give you over the course of your career.

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 147

OfficeHours

MAY 26, 2023

Why It Makes Sense To Get PE Recruiting Done As Early As Possible Most would say that Private Equity recruiting happens far too early… This article was published on November 13, 2022. Because the individuals that know they want Private Equity can get it done. Because they can get it done.

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Recruitment Bulge Bracket IT Private Equity 130

OfficeHours

JANUARY 15, 2024

And the good news is: All signs are pointing to recruiting picking up in the first quarter of 2024! Are you focused on recruiting in 2024? This was supposed to be the year that investment banking bounced back. What sort of recruiting opportunities are you focused on this year? You’ve got your dream private equity!

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Recruitment Private Equity Boutique Equities 130

OfficeHours

JULY 25, 2023

Even more importantly, less time in the office meant less pressure to navigate the logistical challenges associated with buyside recruiting. In-person work may have made things harder, but there are still ways for those of us back in the office to strategically manage the buyside recruiting process. This guide is here to show you how.

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Recruitment Private Equity Investment Banking Utilities 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 3, 2024

When firms kicked off the on-cycle private equity recruiting process in June this year, before IB Analysts had even started their training , some people were shocked. On-cycle recruiting is primarily an issue for U.S.-based ref: London private equity recruiting ), and smaller funds are mostly off-cycle.

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Recruitment Private Equity Equities Funds 59

OfficeHours

JANUARY 25, 2025

Are your friends preparing and recruiting for Buyside roles? Is Private Equity right for you? This would be a very reactive strategy and it works better in super active recruiting environments. It will take more work than if you went to a Target School and worked at a Bulge Bracket Investment Bank, but its not impossible.

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Recruitment Bulge Bracket M&A IT 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.” is better for domestic funds.

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Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If you want to know how to get an investment banking internship, it’s simple: Start very, very early and have a great “Plan B” if something goes wrong. The IB internship recruiting timeline is now so insane that even mainstream news sources like the Wall Street Journal are writing about it (“ The Race Is On to Hire Interns for 2025.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

Are you preparing for upcoming private equity interviews? If so, understanding the mechanics of a leveraged buyout is paramount… Paper LBOs are an important part of any private equity interview. Stay tuned for more insightful content and valuable tips from OfficeHours… Do you plan on recruiting for On-Cycle 2025?

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Debt Recruitment 130

OfficeHours

JULY 13, 2023

Are you focused on recruiting in 2023? Making The Transition From Private Equity To A Hedge Fund Discover the secrets to transitioning from private equity with expert guidance and support from GetOfficeHours. Interviews then will be tougher. Start your journey today.

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Private Equity Accountant Bank 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“Why investment banking?” For example, internship recruiting starts very early for undergrads in the U.S. , and there’s now an overwhelming amount of information online about investment banking. I’ll explain these points here and suggest specific answers to “Why investment banking?”

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 111

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 10, 2023

I’ve found that two main groups care about investment banking in Singapore : Students who are from Southeast Asia and are considering whether they want to work in Singapore, NY, London, or other places. It’s just that it’s smaller than you might expect, which means a lower investment banking headcount than true financial centers.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

Investment banking in Dubai stands out for attracting remarkable hype on social media. Specifically, should you aim for entry-level investment banking roles in Dubai rather than London, New York, or other financial centers? Investment Banking in Dubai: The Top Banks The usual U.S.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

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. The Top Growth Equity Firms Why Did Growth Equity Get So Popular?

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

OfficeHours

AUGUST 18, 2023

We are excited to host a FORMER MENTEE of ours who will speak about his experience TODAY AT 12PM ET regarding how he transitioned from a student-athlete to Investment Banker to Private Equity Associate and now an Incoming MBA ! Where do you currently stand in On-Cycle 2025 Recruiting?

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Investment Banking Analyst 130

OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

How To Navigate Multiple Offers and Move ASAP Coming from a non-target school, investment banking jobs were coveted roles that were few and far between. Fortunate enough to be one of the “lucky ones”, I landed my first banking role at an MM shop on the Restructuring team. Are you focused on recruiting in 2024?

Private Equity 173

Private Equity Recruitment Bank Banking 173

OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Written by a Top OfficeHours Private Equity Coach Is PE a Good Fit for you? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Many first-year (and some second-year) analysts are unsure if private equity should be their next step.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Finance 130

OfficeHours

MAY 29, 2023

GENERALLY FOR INCOMING PE ASSOCIATES LOOKING TO LEVEL UP TO VP… Perfect for anyone starting their Private Equity Associate Job this summer… Discounts available for former OfficeHours Mentees, email nadia@getofficehours.com for more details Dive deeper into the details! yes no, haven’t recruited yet but I want to!

Private Equity 130

Private Equity IT Financial Models Financial Modeling 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Even though we’ve covered industry groups vs. product groups and teams such as M&A , ECM , DCM , and Leveraged Finance , we continue to get questions about capital markets vs. investment banking. The questions usually go like this: Are capital markets teams (ECM, DCM, and LevFin) “real” investment banking?

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Capital Market Recruitment Capital 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

If you ever tire of the hype around tech, industrials private equity might be an ideal hiding spot. Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal. Table Of Contents Industrials Private Equity Defined What Has Drawn Private Equity Firms to Industrials Companies?

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Private Equity Equities Middle Market Debt 66

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 17, 2023

Ever since the 2008 financial crisis, there has been massive hype about both private equity and technology. Over the past few decades, technology private equity has gone from “barely existing” to representing the largest single sector in PE by both deal value and deal count. Why Did PE Firms Start Buying Tech Companies?

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Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 64

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Check out our Private Equity Curriculum Celebrating 10/31 with LIMITED ACCESS to $10.31 Our flagship program has placed mentees into most major private equity firms since launching in 2020. Use code TRICKORTREAT at checkout to grab your exclusive discount! Lifetime Access to our PE Resources! WHY CHOOSE US?

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Investment Banking Analyst 130

OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

Investment banking is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance world. Investment banking is highly desirable due to its potential for high lifetime earnings, its interesting and impactful work, and it serves as a springboard for a career in finance. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.

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Investment Investment Banking Finance Finance 147

OfficeHours

JULY 8, 2023

Private equity giants are still racing to fill 2024 associate seats. See 8 firms — from Carlyle to Bain Capital — that have been recruiting first-year investment bankers for jobs that won’t start for 18 months. Well, yes if you plan on recruiting, that would make sense right? What firms should you focus on?

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Private Equity Recruitment Equities Investment Banking 100

OfficeHours

MAY 30, 2023

OfficeHours is an online platform that provides 1-on-1 coaching, training, and advice to help you land a job in competitive finance careers including investment banking , private equity , growth equity , venture capital , and hedge funds. yes no, haven’t recruited yet but I want to!

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Private Equity Equities Recruitment Investment Banking 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When you hear the words “healthcare private equity,” two thoughts probably come to mind: Wait a minute, isn’t healthcare a risky/growth-oriented sector? In most of the world, healthcare is either government-run or a mixed public/private sector. Are there many private healthcare companies for PE firms to acquire?

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Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59