OfficeHours

JULY 8, 2023

Yes Not yet There’s a process and art to this and I wouldn’t go in unprepared is all I will say… Access our Free Headhunter Documents from our PE Platform here 5 Questions Headhunters Ask Investment Banking Analysts Headhunters are the gatekeepers to many buyside jobs including those in private equity, growth equity, & hedge funds.

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Private Equity Recruitment Equities Investment Banking 100

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

With the number of emergency / news-related articles on this site lately – two in a row! Technically, my assessment in that article was correct: “The short answer is that it’s very unlikely that any of these firms will go bankrupt. First, Credit Suisse is obviously no longer a bulge bracket bank , so I’ll have to update that article.

Bank 98

Bank Banking Government Investment Banking 98

The TRADE

OCTOBER 18, 2024

But the headwinds have subsided, and the tailwinds have finally arrived in the form of new fund launches, a rise in allocations and increasing returns for funds, not to mention the continuing emergence of multi-strategy hedge funds. That’s adding a level of interest in the sector again by allocators. billion in 2023.

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Funds Broker Bank Banking 69

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

All the bulge bracket banks in the U.K. Outside of IB, various asset managers, hedge funds, consulting firms, and trading firms also run some type of spring week program, but we’re focusing on banking here. . ~25%: The rates trading article has some tips for S&T assessment centers and interviews.

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For the right person, though, fixed income research can be even better than equity research, whether you’re at a bank, an asset management firm, a hedge fund, or a credit rating agency: Table of Contents: What is Fixed Income Research? see the fixed income trading article for the full list ). closer to the work at a quant fund ).

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Equities Debt Asset Management Recruitment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Note that while Leveraged Finance is technically in “capital markets,” it is closer to groups like M&A because most of the work relates to funding for acquisitions and leveraged buyouts. And now, we return to questions #3 and #4 at the top of this article: 3) How would you compare capital markets and traditional IB offers?

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Investment Banking Capital Market Recruitment Capital 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

Some of these client differences relate to the distinction between private wealth management and private banking; for more on that, you should review the the private banking article. This is not the case in IB until you reach a very senior level (for more on all these points, see the article on investment banker salaries ).

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Investment Banking Management Bank Banking 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

For example, a public finance team would not advise on an M&A deal between two data center REITs or on the financing for a privately funded offshore wind farm. However, public finance teams advise only governments, non-profits, and tax-exempt entities not private corporations and the scope of deals and industries is much narrower.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 59

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 19, 2025

This article explores the key considerations for SaaS founders contemplating a sale or capital raise, with a focus on how specialized M&A advisory can unlock value, mitigate risk, and drive successful outcomes.

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M&A Advisory Business Valuation 40

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 12, 2023

But if you’re interviewing at an early-stage VC fund (i.e., This is a summary version, but it should be enough to give you some practice: The Video Tutorial and the Files If you prefer to watch or listen to this tutorial, you can get the 14-minute video walkthrough below: If you prefer to read, you can continue with this article.

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Capital Valuation Boutique Bank 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector. Public / Private Split – This is vital for stadiums and arenas because it dictates where the funding will come from, but it also extends to other firm types.

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Many private equity firms and hedge funds invest in renewables or related areas like chemicals, industrials, technology, and power. Can you understand even 1% of the Inflation Reduction Act without falling asleep reading it? MPL Buy-In Transaction (BofA and Evercore) BofA – Discussion Materials and Valuation Fairness Opinion (pg.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

Investment Banking: Recruiting Weve covered IB recruiting extensively on this site, including how to get an IB internship , how to break in at the MBA level , and how to get in as a lateral hire ; theres also an article about equity research recruiting. public markets roles ( hedge funds , asset management , etc.),

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Investment Banking Equities Bank Banking 64

The Deal

AUGUST 15, 2023

Savvy Gaming Group , funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund , agreed to pay $4.9 Bulge-bracket deal expectations may also be a factor. “I Video game M&A topped $6 billion in the second quarter, S&P reports, which was the highest quarterly total since the Microsoft announced the $68.7

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S&P Bulge Bracket Entertainment Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 8, 2024

Also, it was easier to use IB roles to win private equity and hedge fund jobs , as recruiting started later, and there was less competition. As I wrote in a recent update of the bulge bracket banks article , though, these points are less true today. After 2008, pay went down across the board for all finance roles.

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Investment Investment Banking Bank Banking 111

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

government has become more aggressive about regulating all “private funds” (private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, etc.) You can read all ~660 pages of the new “Private Fund Rule,” but the SEC’s summary is more than enough. Annual Audits: Each private fund must receive an annual audit. and reviewing M&A deals.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Finance Finance 105

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As a result, private debt providers and the syndicated market increasingly are competing on pricing and covenant packages to win new acquisition financing mandates, and many bulge bracket banks are sponsoring their own private debt funds. billion, which was funded through $2.65 billion, which was funded through $2.65

M&A 59

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Equities 59