Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

Like renewable energy IB , different banks classify their groups differently, so you could find yourself working on everything from a data center REIT M&A deal to an airport financing to an IPO for a solar developer. Renewables, Power & Utilities, Project Finance, Public Finance, Real Estate, Oil & Gas and More?

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H. Friedman Search

APRIL 25, 2024

Is there one thing that sets them apart from any other candidate – whether they are at a small, boutique law firm or a large, bulge-bracket investment banking firm? One answer kept coming back to me, but it starts with a simple question: is public finance in their blood? This simple question was the answer I was seeking.

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H. Friedman Search

APRIL 11, 2024

There seems to be a common pattern among public finance firms, whether they be investment banks, regional banks, boutiques, or large and small law firms. Surface-Level Reasons For Public Finance Firms Slowing Down The reason for this slower process is that firms are just being much more cautious before extending offers.

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H. Friedman Search

JULY 27, 2023

However, something in the world of public finance changed. Then that changed, and I am pleased to announce that even though the perception is that firms are not hiring in public finance – that is not the case. Expansion On The Horizon But is that all for our public finance industry on this topic? Especially bond counsels.

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Wizenius

JULY 9, 2023

The choice between working in a bulge bracket investment bank or a boutique investment bank depends on individual preferences and career goals. Specialization and Niche Expertise: Boutique IB Firms specialize in specific industries or sectors, offering in-depth knowledge and tailored advice. Start your journey towards success today!

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The TRADE

AUGUST 2, 2023

One of BCS Global Markets’ prime services sales leads has left the investment bank to join boutique merging markets broker and investment bank BancTrust. Kozin’s areas of expertise include high and low touch execution, securities financing, and market and credit risk assessment.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

I never expected to revisit the topic of bulge bracket banks so quickly because the full list changes slowly, and we updated it a few years ago. But the events of 2023, including the UBS acquisition of Credit Suisse and the rise of firms like Wells Fargo, Jefferies, and RBC, have shaken up the traditional list. What About Deutsche Bank and UBS?

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Global Banking & Finance

JULY 29, 2024

Frankfurt-based Chom Capital GmbH is an owner-operated asset management boutique, licenced to conduct financial services in the form of investment brokerage, investment advice, contract broking and financial portfolio management.

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Global Banking & Finance

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In the vast digital landscape, where algorithms and analytics often take precedence, a boutique digital marketing agency stands apart from the rest. Chicago-based Fintech Digital is taking the fintech marketing world by storm with its unique approach to championing a human-centric marketing perspective that goes beyond numbers and clicks.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 21, 2023

There are several resources for growth capital: debt from a lender or financial institution, minority equity financing, or majority equity financing through a control transaction. Several types of debt financing exist , including recurring revenue lending, non-bank cash flow lending, and loans from financial institutions.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 16, 2024

a summer internship that converts into a full-time offer vs. a boutique internship in your 1 st or 2 nd year of university). These 1 – 2 “steppingstone internships” could be at any firm, but many students do them at boutique investment banks or small/startup private equity or venture capital firms. answer casual but informed.

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The TRADE

AUGUST 7, 2023

Investment banking boutique KNG Securities appointed Gary Ballard as its new head of equities. One of BCS Global Markets’ prime services sales leads, Grigoriy Kozin, left the investment bank to join boutique merging markets broker and investment bank BancTrust.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Meanwhile, some elite boutique banks , such as Centerview, went up to $130K for Year 1 Analysts (!). And some elite boutiques paid above these numbers, meaning that some 2 nd Year Analysts could have earned closer to $300K, depending on the base salary number you select. So, what is his total compensation for “the past year”?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

One (1) solid finance internship and one (1) student/leadership activity or two solid finance internships. Join 1-2 student groups that will help you network into finance roles, such as the student investment club or the business frat. Internships at regional boutique banks. Corporate finance roles at nearby companies.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

These pre-MBA programs are the most prominent in consulting , finance, and technology , which makes sense since most MBA students target these industries. We’ll return to this point later, but in finance, it’s more common to do a pre-MBA internship at a small VC/PE firm or boutique bank rather than a bulge bracket bank.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

You are meant to put in the work in order to become the best finance mind that can eventually lead you to a coveted buyside role. There are a lot of reasons why investment banking courses can be beneficial to a junior employee. BEFORE you actually hit the desk. Remember, menial tasks like execution are what your offshore team is for.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

UNC also has respectable placement into investment banking and finance. Accordingly, UNC has one of the lowest Elite Boutique %s on our target school list, sending just 5% to these independent advisors. UNC has no presence at many of the elite boutiques. We filtered the data to examine U.S. hires into the top investment banks.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We recognize Vanderbilt as a semi-target school for its consistent placement into finance. Vanderbilt has one of the lowest Elite Boutique %s among all target and semi-target schools, with no representation at several elite boutiques. We filtered the data to examine U.S. hires into the top investment banks.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 10, 2023

Instead, undergraduates often pursue investment banking and finance while obtaining degrees in economics, engineering, and other fields. It should come as no surprise that UCLA has particularly strong placement into west coast finance. UCLA has extremely strong placement into the top investment banks.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

If you have the option to work in finance in different parts of the world, investment banking in India should be at the bottom of your list. It is almost always better to do an MSF or MBA in another country and break into the finance industry there than to compete for real IB jobs in India. Considering its ~1.4

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 31, 2023

small boutique) “ Last thing you want to be is STUCK in a DOWN-CYCLE being a banking analyst thinking I should’ve recruited before when there were more opportunities.” (small boutique) “ Last thing you want to be is STUCK in a DOWN-CYCLE being a banking analyst thinking I should’ve recruited before when there were more opportunities.”

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OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

Step 3: Calculate Debt and Equity Funding Amounts (Sources & Uses) Since LBOs are financed using a combination of debt and equity, you’ll need to determine how much of each will be used in the transaction. The remaining portion (60% * purchase price) will be financed with equity. 2x MoM over 5 years -> ~15% IRR 2.5x

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

If you’re a ‘ new kid on the block ’ in the world of finance, you might have thought about what it’s really like to work on the Buyside and if all the excitement is true. People often say not to mess up an interview because it could affect your chances for more opportunities in the future. Take advantage of our October Promotion!

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ron rn rn rn About The Guest(s): Simon Bedard is the founder and CEO of Exit Advisory Group, a boutique M&A firm in Australia. He has over 20 years of experience in finance, investments, energy, and technology and has started and exited companies. He is also the host of the Buy, Grow, Sell podcast.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 29, 2023

Duke provides a very well-rounded education and has a history of consistent placement into finance. Duke sends only 12% to Elite Boutiques and has no presence at many of the top elite boutiques. Duke sends only 12% to Elite Boutiques and has no presence at many of the top elite boutiques.

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Peak Frameworks

JANUARY 15, 2024

If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our , Private Equity Course and , Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year. Additionally, compared to other Canadian Semi-Targets, York sends relatively more students into bulge brackets and elite boutiques.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 10, 2023

Emory University sends a reasonably high amount of investment banking hires into elite boutiques (29% of total hires). Emory's relatively small student population prevents it from having a sizable alumni base in finance. Founded in 1836, Emory is recognized for its longstanding and world-class liberal arts program.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Not to be confused with its Ivy League counterpart UPenn, Penn State is a large school with great athletics and reasonable placement into finance. Similarly, Penn State has very minimal presence at the Elite Boutiques (just 4% of hires). Penn State sends the vast majority (96%) of its investment banking hires to bulge brackets.

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OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

small boutique) “ Last thing you want to be is STUCK in a DOWN-CYCLE being a banking analyst thinking I should’ve recruited before when there were more opportunities.” Celebrating 5 Years of Placements (2020-2024) – Empowering Dreams and Unlocking Opportunities! Any time I had a question, I could just ask. Level up your career now!

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Growth Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Michael Goodwin is the co-founder at boutique recruitment firm investor, Jigsaw Equity Read more How to raise first equity finance for your business – What are the different types of equity finance you can raise for your business?

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OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Advice For Women On The Buyside Why are there so few women in finance, particularly on the buyside? Having spent time in technology growth equity and VC in college, I realized quickly that my passions and career goals didn’t align with RX or the exit opps from MM banking to MM private equity. Any time I had a question, I could just ask.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Wake Forest University has fair placement into investment banking and finance, sending a handful of graduates each year into the top investment banks. Wake Forest has virtually no presence at elite boutiques. Wake Forest is classified as a " Hidden Ivy " due to its smaller class sizes and academic rigor.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Named after the Fordham neighborhood in the Bronx, Fordham benefits from its close proximity to Wall Street and the top finance firms. We note that Fordham has a negligible presence at the elite boutiques and also has modest presence when it comes to private equity recruiting. This is supported by its consistent pipeline into J.P.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 29, 2023

UChicago has very respectable placement into finance and consulting. 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. The University of Chicago is a well-regarded U.S. university that is reputed for its high academic rigor.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

If you’re interested in the Middle East or have connections to the region, all this hype has probably made you wonder about finance careers there. Another selling point is that when other regions are doing poorly, Dubai often performs well and acts as a “counter-cyclical” finance center. are much less active.

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Global Banking & Finance

JUNE 29, 2023

CHOM CAPITAL: Integrating Sustainability Into Every Stage of the Investment Process CHOM CAPITAL GmbH is an owner-operated asset management boutique with a proven track record across European equities.

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The TRADE

JUNE 12, 2023

Van Suchtelen joined LedgerEdge from boutique trading firm SFI Markets – formerly STX Fixed Income – where he was responsible for the Northern European market. State Street Global Markets appointed former employee, Nick Delikaris, as global head of automation, analytics and platform services (AAPS) for financing solutions.

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