OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Private equity firms play a vital role in the broader investment landscape, and their success relies heavily on their ability to execute deals effectively. Simply put, any private equity associate course must focus on developing and refining these skills.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Financial Modeling Financial Models 147

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.

Investment Banking 130

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 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?

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Consulting Recruitment 105

OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

Alongside hedge funds and venture capital firms, private equity is often the most coveted role within the finance sector, and for good reason – it is a highly compensated, competitive, and luckily, a non-client-facing role that is the end goal for many aspiring finance professionals. I would tell myself that I am safe, and I was.

Private Equity 162

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Financial Services 162

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 Modeling 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.

Investment Banking 130

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 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

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.

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Private Equity Equities Investment Banking 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!

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Private Equity Boutique Equities 130

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

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.

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Bulge Bracket IT Private Equity 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?”

Investment Banking 111

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 111

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.

Private Equity 94

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94

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

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

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.

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Private Equity Investment Banking Utilities 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.

Investment Banking 147

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 147

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?

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Middle Market Debt 59

Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 29, 2023

Yale offers top-tier programs in all fields and unsurprisingly has a great track record in finance recruiting. Yale ranks #9 on our investment banking target school list and its undergrads have incredible access to the top firms on Wall Street. Yale sends 1.62% of students into banking, good enough for #8 on our list.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

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

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Consistently at the top of global university rankings, it should come as no surprise that McGill students consistently break into investment banking. McGill is one of the only Canadian schools (alongside Ivey and Queen's) that consistently places hires into the top banks in the U.S. hires into the top investment banks.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 16, 2023

Brown ranks #25 on our investment banking target school list. Brown has a very strong number of "Elite Firm Hires" , with over half of their investment banking placements being at the Top 5 investment banks. Brown's traditional pedigree and prestige is particularly obvious during buyside recruiting.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Fordham has fair placement into investment banking, sending a handful of graduates to the top firms every year. Fordham University ranks #36 on our investment banking target school list , earning a designation as a lower semi-target school. hires into the top investment banks.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

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

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

Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 29, 2023

Harvard has excellent placement in finance and is one of the few universities that sends undergrads into the top private equity firms and hedge funds. Harvard ranks #3 on our investment banking target school list , behind only UPenn and Georgetown. hires into the top investment banks.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

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?

Private Equity 64

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 64

Peak Frameworks

JUNE 19, 2023

The University of Pennsylvania is the overall best school for investment banking and finance placement in the world. They have stellar presence at every top investment bank and are one of the schools that consistently sends undergraduate students to the top private equity firms and hedge funds.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

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?

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Georgia Tech is well known for its engineering and computing programs but also sends a handful of graduates into investment banking each year. Georgia Tech is ranked #60 on our investment banking target school list (the lowest possible slot) and earns a designation as a lower semi-target school.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 26, 2023

But over the years, they morphed into a well-known topic and then a commonly derided topic – as many people argue that search fund experience is worthless, while others claim it’s “just as good” as working in banking or private equity. As usual, the truth is somewhere in between. Why Do a Search Fund Internship?

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Investment Banking Funds Equities 52

Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 29, 2023

UChicago ranks #12 on our investment banking target school list and we note its high placement into the very top firms as well as elite boutiques. 1.42% of UChicago graduates end up at the top investment banks. We note that UChicago also has strong recruiting numbers into private equity.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 2, 2023

New York University is one of the best schools in the world for investment banking recruiting. NYU's business program, Stern , places dozens of people into the top investment banks every year. investment banking analysts placed, topped only by UPenn. hires into the top investment banks.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 4, 2023

BU consistently sends top students into investment banking each year and has good placement into a few bulge bracket firms. BU is ranked #45 on our investment banking target school list , earning itself a designation as a lower semi-target school. Morgan (21% of investment banking placements) and Goldman Sachs (18%).

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Queen's University is a public research university in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and is the second-best Canadian school for investment banking placement. Home to the well-regarded Smith School of Business Commerce program, Queen's top students consistently go to the very best investment banks in the world.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Claremont is the quintessential liberal arts college when it comes to investment banking recruiting; the per-student statistics are strong, but students may lack alumni to network with given the small school size. This indicates that finance hopefuls from Claremont may have a strong chance of placing into investment banking.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 28, 2023

Dartmouth ranks #17 overall on our investment banking target school list and ranks #25 based on total hires. 1.73% of Dartmouth students end up at a top investment bank. Their comparably small school size leads to them having fewer total hires in investment banking. hires into the top investment banks.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52