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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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Project Finance vs. Corporate Finance: Careers, Recruiting, Financial Modeling, and More

Mergers and Inquisitions

With the craze over renewable energy and infrastructure over the past few years, we’ve received more and more questions about Project Finance vs. Corporate Finance. And yes, coincidentally, we have a new Project Finance & Infrastructure Modeling course.

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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 Footing First LLC in its Sale to Morton Buildings, Inc.

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (May 9, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm specializing in merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is pleased to announce the sale of Footing First LLC (FootingFirst) to Morton Buildings, Inc. Morton Buildings). and Canada.

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How to Land a Private Equity Internship: Tips and Strategies

OfficeHours

Through a private equity internship, you will be exposed to high-stakes, complex financial transactions and gain valuable experience in investment analysis, deal structuring, and portfolio management. Securing an internship in private equity can be challenging due to the competitive nature of the industry.

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Preemptive Diligence: A Founder’s Solution to Preparing for Investor Scrutiny.

Beyond M&A

This is particularly impactful on junior investors who have put considerable effort into vetting a potential addition to their portfolio, only to find their work was in vain. The Case for Preemptive Diligence It’s disheartening when a promising investment falls through due to unsatisfactory due diligence results.

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