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Is Public Finance In Your Blood?

H. Friedman Search

Is there one thing that sets them apart from any other candidate – whether they are at a small, boutique law firm or a large, bulge-bracket investment banking firm? One answer kept coming back to me, but it starts with a simple question: is public finance in their blood? This simple question was the answer I was seeking.

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Tick Tock Goes The Public Finance Firms Hiring Clock

H. Friedman Search

There seems to be a common pattern among public finance firms, whether they be investment banks, regional banks, boutiques, or large and small law firms. Surface-Level Reasons For Public Finance Firms Slowing Down The reason for this slower process is that firms are just being much more cautious before extending offers.

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10-27-2023 Newsletter: From Investment Banking to Media & Entertainment

OfficeHours

Transitioning from a career in investment banking to the dynamic world of media may seem like a significant shift. open.spotify.com/show/7aeLSeoDAPHEGZ89UECnmk We are excited to host Rhea Harsoor as she shares her insights and journey from Investment Banking to Media and Entertainment TODAY AT 3PM ET !

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10-11-2023 Newsletter: How to win in Investment Banking? From Analyst to VP

OfficeHours

” These webinars are packed with useful information and insights from the best in finance. We cover topics like private equity, investment banking, switching careers, and how to grow in your job. Do you think there’s been a cultural shift in Investment Banking post-COVID?

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Navigating Layoffs in Investment Banking

OfficeHours

We’ve had dozens of laid off investment banking analysts and associates reach out to us for how to navigate a tough job market. From Goldman Sachs to Morgan Stanley to Citi and beyond, it seems like even the biggest banks are being impacted by reduced deal flow, and there’s still room for the dominos to fall.

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FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top 25 Investment Bank for Lower Middle Market M&A in Q1 2024

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (April 26, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services is honored to be named among the Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of Q1 2024 by Axial.

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How to Get an Investment Banking Internship

Mergers and Inquisitions

If you want to know how to get an investment banking internship, it’s simple: Start very, very early and have a great “Plan B” if something goes wrong. And yes, you read the news correctly: Banks like RBC, DB, Houlihan Lokey, Rothschild, and Guggenheim opened 2025 summer internship applications in calendar year 2023.