The TRADE

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Portfolio trading as a concept has exploded in the last few years, egged on by market conditions and volatility brought on by the pandemic and other macroeconomic factors. Portfolio trades have historically helped many institutions to move big blocks of risk. billion in total portfolio trading volume in Q3 2023, up 11.1%

Portfolio 104

Portfolio Trading IT Bulge Bracket 104

OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

however, a majority of Blackstone portfolio companies are companies that you have likely never heard of. The firm specializes in high-growth industries, so you will see a lot of investments in spaces like financial services (specifically FinTech), technology, telecommunications, information technology, and early-stage healthcare companies.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Middle Market Funds 147

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For example, you dont need to work at a bulge bracket or elite boutique bank to participate; you could work at a smaller bank, in management consulting, or another finance-related field (Big 4, corporate development, valuation, etc.). Portfolio Companies: You need to know the firms companies, deals, and strategies very well.

Private Equity 98

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Middle Market 98

How2Exit

MAY 23, 2023

He then worked for what are called bulge bracket investment banks, mostly in the capital market space. By understanding the market and having the knowledge and experience to make informed decisions, Richard has been able to make a successful business out of a difficult situation.

Capital 130

Capital Investors Business Investment 130

The TRADE

JANUARY 22, 2025

I spent the first 20 years of my career at the global bulge bracket banks, first in investment banking and then on the institutional equity desks, in a cross-asset and special situations role. There’s a very healthy dialogue at all times at both the portfolio-level and the position-level.

Funds 59

Funds Capital Capital Market S&P 59

OfficeHours

JULY 8, 2023

I know you are gathering information for On-Cycle 2025 and while I understand that it is still early, I wanted to let you know that Advent International is one of my favorite Private Equity firms for XYZ portfolio company and what they’ve done in the past — do you have a few minutes for a quick phone call or coffee chat?”

Private Equity 100

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Investment Banking 100

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

Investment Banking Experience at Bulge Bracket or Top Domestic Banks – As with PE anywhere, you need a few years of IB experience to be competitive in most cases. 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.)

Private Equity 94

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94