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Off-Cycle Private Equity Recruiting: How to Prepare for the Slow Grind to the Finish Line

Mergers and Inquisitions

While on-cycle PE recruiting keeps moving up, to the point where you must attend a target elementary school, middle school, and high school to be competitive, off-cycle private equity recruiting remains a viable option for everyone else. Off-Cycle Recruiting: Slow processes for very close start dates.

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Private Equity Continues Push Into Professional Services

Focus Investment Banking

Private Equity Continues Push Into Professional Services There was a time in the not too distant past when private equity investors eschewed investments in accounting and consulting firms. With these highly sought after characteristics, it’s no wonder that private equity investors have taken note.

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Venture Capital Internships: The Best “Pre-Banking” Role?

Mergers and Inquisitions

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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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. The key questions that corporate finance teams answer also vary.

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Tell Me About a Recent Deal: Full Guide and Example

Mergers and Inquisitions

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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Bob Lipton Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in Human Capital Management Team to Expand M&A Services to the Legal Community

Focus Investment Banking

With decades of experience in law firm M&A, legal staffing and recruiting and private equity, Lipton brings unparalleled knowledge and a track record of success to the firm Bob Lipton has extensive experience advising businesses on mergers and acquisitions, growth strategies, and operational efficiencies within the HCM space.

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People Moves Monday: RBC, Amundi, Siebert Williams Shank and more…

The TRADE

A spokesperson for Peel Hunt confirmed Vallonthaiel’s departure and that the firm was actively recruiting to fill the role. Vallonthaiel could not be reached for comment. His next role is unconfirmed. Banque, Banca Commerciale, and Lugano Espirito Santo Investment Bank.