Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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. In practice, this means you must be on top of IB internship recruiting from Year 1 of university if you’re in the U.S. Wealth management.

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OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

We have an intimate understanding of both on-cycle and off-cycle recruiting and have a track record of placing candidates from all backgrounds (both non-target and target). Private Equity Course Curriculum Overview Module 1 – Buyside Recruiting 101Lessons: Introduction to OfficeHours (start here!), WHY CHOOSE US?

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We have an intimate understanding of both on-cycle and off-cycle recruiting and have a track record of placing candidates from all backgrounds (both non-target and target). 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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Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With investment banking internship recruiting starting earlier and earlier, you also need to win pre-banking internships earlier. People debate the best options: Search fund internships , private equity internships , boutique bank internships, real estate internships, and even wealth management internships have their pros and cons.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We have an intimate understanding of both on-cycle and off-cycle recruiting and have a track record of placing candidates from all backgrounds (both non-target and target). 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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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Capital Markets vs. Investment Banking: Recruiting and Interviews Very little about the recruiting process is different, partially because each bank does it differently. You can expect the same early recruiting timeline in the U.S., If it’s a 5-person regional boutique , take the BB capital markets offer.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

When you first decide to enter the world of private equity, you will undoubtedly be more overwhelmed than you were when you entered investment banking recruiting. However, middle-market private equity firms are often overlooked when it comes to the post-banking recruiting world.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

Many people would say that the elite boutiques – specifically, Moelis and Rothschild – are the top banks in the region based on deal activity, business model, and overall experience. Among the other banks, HSBC usually makes a strong showing, most middle-market banks are barely present, and the other elite boutiques (Evercore, Lazard, etc.)

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 10, 2023

Among the elite boutiques , Evercore has the strongest presence in Singapore, and Rothschild also works on many deals, mostly in the middle-market space. Investment Banking in Singapore: Recruiting and Interviews The overall recruiting process, timeline, and interviews are not that different in Singapore. As in the U.S.,

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OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

Stay tuned for more insightful content and valuable tips from OfficeHours… Do you plan on recruiting for On-Cycle 2025? 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.” WHY CHOOSE US?

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OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

Yes, we all read about it on forums and Reddit, but you do not actually experience what it is like to have to choose between prepping for recruiting or getting four hours of sleep. Actually Understanding the Material : Once you actually get onto the desk and start working, you are going to be pretty shocked by the lack of time you have.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple – due to massive competition, a fairly involved recruiting process, and low conversion rates at many banks. Expectations for technical skills and work experience are lower, but the process is more random than normal internship recruiting and depends on fit, grades, and activities.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

Recruiting and whether you can break in without “donating” your kidney to Xi Jinping. Working at the bulge brackets or elite boutiques is better for international funds, while IB experience at the top Chinese banks (CICC, CITIC, Huatai, Haitong, etc.) is better for domestic funds. or Europe and work in China instead?

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Similarly, McGill has a very high Elite Boutique % , which results from sending 24% of hires to Evercore. It is interesting to recognize that McGill performs impressively well at private equity recruiting , outperforming many of the other target schools on our list. Overall, McGill is a solid choice for U.S.

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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). For example, internship recruiting starts very early for undergrads in the U.S. , Your answer changes based on your work experience and the type of role you’re targeting (e.g.,

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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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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

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. Morgan, which represents a staggering 38% of all hires from Fordham.

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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. We note that UChicago also has strong recruiting numbers into private equity. UChicago has very respectable placement into finance and consulting. Like many other top U.S.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

But then recruiting moved up, the MBA process became more structured, and now we have 4-year-olds aiming for “Target Kindergartens” so they can eventually get into investment banking ~15 years in the future. And for boutique banks , find firms that advise on deals worth less than $100 million.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 23, 2023

Almost nothing is worse than recruiting for investment banking internships , winning an offer, preparing , completing the internship, and then not getting a return offer. All the large investment banks – bulge brackets , elite boutiques , and middle-market firms – use internships as a recruiting tool for Analysts and Associates.

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Peak Frameworks

JULY 11, 2023

investment banking recruiting. Georgetown mostly places into the Bulge Bracket banks with a weaker percentage than most in the Elite Boutiques. Georgetown has amazing recruiting statistics, rivaling that of Harvard and UPenn, but they do face some disadvantages such as their weaker presence in leading private equity firms.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Queen's also has a strong Elite Boutique %, with 21% of investment banking hires ending up at Evercore. The data also suggests that recruiting results at Queen's are very top-heavy. This results from Queen's extremely consistent placement into Goldman Sachs, with 46% of investment banking hires ending up at this top firm.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 7, 2024

But even with this, you need to start earlier because fewer banks will be open to hiring you, and the banks that are open to hiring you tend to finish recruiting earlier. Because of the accelerated recruiting timeline these days, this is especially useful because you’ll likely be under time pressure. Grades: You need at least a 3.0

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Growth Equity vs. Venture Capital vs. Private Equity On the Job: Growth Equity Careers Growth Equity Recruiting Growth Equity Interviews and Case Studies Compensation and Exits Pros and Cons and Final Thoughts What is Growth Equity? Growth Equity Recruiting: Who Gets In, and How Do They Do It?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 11, 2025

Are you recruiting for investment banking roles to double your compensation? I’d summarize the importance of the “tell me about a recent deal” question as follows: Most Important: MBA-level candidates moving into IB from non-finance backgrounds and lateral hires recruiting from non-deal roles. in Year 1 or 2).

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

Among the elite boutiques , Moelis has a notable presence, and Rothschild has an office in Mumbai but does not appear to be super-active. Investment Banking in India: Recruiting and Interviews Getting into the industry is the main problem with investment banking in India. or Europe and recruiting there.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

Recruiting in Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking You should know all about IB recruiting from reading this site, but it’s insanely competitive and starts very early. But I’m not sure how well this works anymore because of hyper-accelerated recruiting , at least in the U.S. and your odds are not spectacular.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

We’re consistently rated one of the best places to work by local publications, and our growth comes as much from our own employees recommending and referring their colleagues as it does from our respected recruiting team. Learn more at www.ssati.com. Learn more at www.datasynctech.com.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

How to Recruit for Distressed Debt Hedge Funds The best background is restructuring investment banking because the skill set is directly relevant. Two relevant internships in 1L and 2L, such as at a restructuring boutique bank and a PE or credit-related one. A few of these funds specialize in distressed (e.g.,

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

Before this deal, I had expected that “CS First Boston” would become another elite boutique and a strong competitor to the likes of Evercore, Lazard, and Moelis. Also, many of the elite boutiques will benefit because they’ll be perceived as “lower risk” after this crisis due to their lack of large Balance Sheets. Klein & Co.

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Growth Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The founders Frog back at idea stage come and work in their office making use of their team of product people, designers, developers, marketers and recruiters to get their businesses started fast. Hoxton Ventures Early-stage technology venture capital fund Hummingbird Ventures A boutique venture firm supporting unique, innovative companies.

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Growth Business

APRIL 16, 2024

It will bring together industry professionals, leading companies who are actively recruiting, and offer practical advice to empower decision-making and take action. Event: Women in Business & Tech Expo Date: October 2-3 2024 Location: Online at www.wibexpo.co.uk

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 2, 2023

The company set up the right leadership team (the mind), invested in value-generating systems and processes (the body), and created a culture (the soul) that attracted and retained top talent.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Among the elite boutiques , Evercore and Lazard have traditionally been strong, but Moelis and Guggenheim also have significant deal flow. In the middle market , Jefferies has recruited some of the top bankers in renewable energy M&A and is expected to do well going forward. but they are less consistent than those above.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Recruitment: Tunneling Your Way into Metals & Mining Investment Banking Metals & mining is highly specialized , so you have an advantage if you have a background in geology, geophysics, or mining. The elite boutiques do not have a huge presence in mining, but you’ll sometimes see Rothschild or Perella Weinberg on the list.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Recruiting and Daily Life as an Analyst or Associate in Sports Investment Banking Sports Sector Trends and Drivers Sports Investment Banking by Vertical Teams & Leagues Technology & Services Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, etc.) As a result of these divisions, it’s difficult to “classify” sports IB teams. LionTree and Allen & Co.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

The more significant equity research vs. investment banking differences relate to recruiting and careers , including points such as the compensation and exit opportunities. This view is mostly wrong: The Excel-based work has a ton of overlap, with a few differences here and there.

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