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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. In my view, corporate finance jobs are not ideal “stepping stone roles.”

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Strategic Finance Jobs: An Upgrade Over Corporate Finance, or a Smoke Screen for Standard FP&A Work?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Whenever I write about Corporate Finance jobs on this site, there’s always a fair amount of criticism in the comments. But many corporations also realized that Corporate Finance has a branding problem , because they created “Strategic Finance” roles. Recruiting: Who Wins Strategic Finance Jobs?

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MERGERSCORP and CHINAMERGER Announce Execution of a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding

MergersCorp M&A International

MERGERSCORP is an American investment banking firm renowned for its expertise in complex investment banking and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and strategic advisory services.

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Will There Be an IPO for a Specialty Consulting Company in 2024?

Focus Investment Banking

And will that mean that some of the privately held management consulting firms or other professional services companies will choose an IPO this year? There are only a few publicly traded companies in specialty consulting. FTI Consulting and CRA International (Charles River Associates) initially come to mind.

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MergersCorp M&A International and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC Announce Strategic Alliance to Enhance Capital Access for Growing Businesses

MergersCorp M&A International

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – June 14, 2025 – MergersCorp M&A International, a distinguished advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and comprehensive corporate finance solutions for clients globally, and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC, a U.S.-based

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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents East Coast Retina, PA in its Sale to Retina Consultants of America

Focus Investment Banking

Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents East Coast Retina, PA in its Sale to Retina Consultants of America appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. FOCUS managing directors Eric Yetter and Andy Snyder advised East Coast Retina in this partnership.

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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

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Building a Strong Understanding of Financial Concepts In order to pass the interview process, it is important to develop a solid understanding of financial concepts, including financial analysis, valuation techniques, financial modeling, and corporate finance.