Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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. not banks or investment firms). if you have a solid accounting background.

Corporate Finance

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. Investment banking requires more process and project management skills , while equity research requires stronger creativity and communication skills.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This partially explains why sports investment banking has become a hot field, with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs launching their own sports coverage groups. We’ll do a full breakdown of the sector here, but as usual, we need to start with the definitions, trends, and drivers: Table Of Contents What is Sports Investment Banking?

Investment Banking

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 15, 2025

In addition, CCAs investment banking team included Director Katie Kieran who focused on day-to-day execution and Senior Analyst Miles Gally who provided financial modeling and deal execution support. Offit Kurman served as legal counsel to Fireline. For more information, visit www.encorefireprotection.com.

Corporation

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The CCA investment banking team on this transaction included Managing Director Charlie Maskell and Managing Director Tim Brasel who focused on client management, deal strategy, and deal negotiations. Vice President Katie Kieran led day-to-day deal execution and client management. Offit Kurman served as legal counsel to Freestate.

Corporation

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 23, 2025

By updating financial projections on a regular basis and assessing the financial outcomes of various scenarios, FP&A enables you to make informed decisions based on data, rather than gut instinct. For example, financial modeling can help you: Determine whether to make new investments. Test different paths.

Financial Modeling

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

The most difficult part of infrastructure investment banking is defining the exact verticals and deal types it covers. It even includes elements of healthcare , industrials , and oil & gas investment banking. It even includes elements of healthcare , industrials , and oil & gas investment banking.

Investment Banking

CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 6, 2025

AMD will have to invest heavily in operating expense (especially R & D) in order to keep pace with the market leaders, potentially limiting operating leverage. AMD is executing well toward its target financial model, but we remain Neutral as shares appear to be nearly fully valued."

S&P

Beyond M&A

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Financial Model Challenge in Tech Due Diligence It’s no secret that the current economic climate is challenging. The M&A world is feeling the squeeze, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the financial models being presented during Tech Due Diligence (DD). This is not a compelling investment narrative.

Financial Modeling

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 6, 2025

I’ve covered the topic of artificial intelligence several times on this site, including why I stayed away from enterprise AI startups last year and a quick review of ChatGPT for investment banking a month after it launched. But I’ll start with a quick “market update”: Table Of Contents AI for Financial Modeling: What “Prompted” This Article?

Financial Modeling

OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

There are a lot of reasons why investment banking courses can be beneficial to a junior employee. Because as a junior in investment banking, this is something that you want to experience. So below, I will go over some of the key benefits that investment banking courses can give you over the course of your career.

Investment Banking

OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

Investment banking is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance world. Investment banking is highly desirable due to its potential for high lifetime earnings, its interesting and impactful work, and it serves as a springboard for a career in finance. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.

Investment

Wizenius

JULY 25, 2023

Are you looking to excel in financial modeling for Investment Banking? Follow these 10 effective steps to build accurate and efficient models that will impress your mentors and potential employers. 1) Blueprint: Plan Ahead Before diving into your financial model, create a blueprint of the entire structure.

Financial Modeling

OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Private equity firms play a vital role in the broader investment landscape, and their success relies heavily on their ability to execute deals effectively. Enhanced Financial Modeling Skills Financial modeling is a CRITICAL aspect of deal execution.

Private Equity

Software Equity Group

OCTOBER 31, 2023

At its most basic, a financial forecast model is a summary of your company’s financial position that helps forecast its future performance. This makes financial modeling an invaluable tool for any company, but it’s important to understand that it is built on numerous assumptions and inputs.

Financial Modeling

Wizenius

JULY 30, 2023

Given the extreme tight timelines faced by IB analysts to turn around financial models (deadline was yesterday!), Recreate blank templates of them if your organization has created few pre-defined models. Looking for the best investment banking course in India? Don't let high investment banking course fees hold you back.

Financial Modeling

Wizenius

MAY 19, 2023

Welcome to our investment banking training course, where we delve into the dynamic world of finance and equip aspiring professionals with the knowledge and skills to excel in this competitive industry. Understanding this powerful framework can help you unravel the secrets to sustainable growth in the realm of investment banking.

Investment Banking

OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

If you are already out of college, unfortunately, there is nothing that you can do regarding whether or not you attended a target school, but for those who are not currently in investment banking or MBB (i.e., Seek staffing that is related to M&A deals that employ intense financial analysis and due diligence.

Private Equity

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 29, 2024

Corporate Finance: Careers From a career perspective , “corporate finance” roles are generalist and exist at normal companies, investment banks, and many investment firms. in FP&A roles ) to advising clients on M&A deals in investment banking. See the sample Excel file included here for very simple examples of this.

Corporate Finance

OfficeHours

MAY 31, 2023

The discounted cash flow analysis, commonly referred to as the DCF, along with the Leverage Buyout Analysis, commonly referred to as the LBO, are some of the most commonly used and complex financial modeling techniques on the Street today. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.) Are you preparing for the buyside?

DCF

OfficeHours

MAY 29, 2023

Gain valuable insights on deal sourcing, due diligence, valuation, financial modeling, and more. Share ideas, discuss investment strategies, and expand your network within an inclusive community of like-minded individuals. Learn to create dynamic models, conduct sensitivity analyses, and make informed investment decisions.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

MAY 21, 2023

Private equity associates are the workhorses of any investment team. They are typically closest to the financial modeling, analytical work, and diligence that private equity firms perform. Depending on the practices of the fund, associates may be expected to present part or all of the investment committee memo.

Private Equity

Wizenius

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Candidates are often given a case study round in which they are expected to create a financial model along with a set of few company and/or industry slides as a part of the selection process. The next cohort of my live investment banking program at Wizenius starts from Oct 20th.

Investment Banking

Wizenius

JULY 26, 2023

In the past, before foreign banks entered India and the rise of MBA programs, Chartered Accountants (CAs) dominated the financial services sector and finance jobs. With the expansion of investment banking in India, CAs have been presented with new opportunities and challenges. Key areas to focus on include: a.

Investment Banking

Wizenius

JULY 12, 2023

Investment bankers are required to deal with a lot of numbers, negotiations, research, tough deadlines, understanding about markets and macros. Congratulations, pursuing investment banking wouldn’t be a job instead it would be a passion for you. Research skills: Underrated skill but very very important in investment banking.

Investment Banking

Wizenius

JULY 18, 2023

If you want to enhance your skills further, consider enrolling in the best investment banking course in Mumbai, which offers placement assistance and a certification upon completion. It's an excellent way to showcase your knowledge during interviews after completing an investment banking certification course.

Investment Banking Analyst

Wizenius

JULY 2, 2023

In the world of finance, Private Equity (PE) stands as a strategic and dynamic investment approach that unlocks value in businesses. In this article, we will delve into the three key stages of the PE investment process: Acquire, Grow, and Exit. 2) Grow The excitement amplifies in the growth phase.

Private Equity

Wizenius

JULY 17, 2023

Here are key skills to target an investment banking career: 1. Financial Statements: Master the concepts of Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow statement. This is the perfect time to learn Excel formulas and create visually appealing presentations as they are fundamental to an investment banker's work.

Investment Banking

Wizenius

JUNE 5, 2023

In the highly competitive field of investment banking, a well-crafted resume can be the key to landing coveted interview opportunities. In this blog post, we will highlight five essential keywords that you should incorporate into your resume to increase your chances of getting those sought-after investment banking interview calls.

Investment Banking

OfficeHours

AUGUST 9, 2023

Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). T he main goal of private equity companies is to enhance the value of the companies in which they invest, usually over a 5 to 10-year hold period, and then exit their investment.

Private Equity

Wizenius

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Investment banking analysts are responsible for working on pitches and deal execution in healthcare investment banking groups. Analyst creates pitchbook: The Analyst's role involves financial modeling, Excel-based analysis, industry research, and marketing slides creation to develop the pitchbook.

Investment Banking Analyst

Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 14, 2023

A long time ago, most questions were about Excel, financial modeling , and how to find data quickly. Investment Banking PowerPoint Shortcuts: The Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) The Quick Access Toolbar in Office programs lets you build shorter versions of existing shortcuts. can InternGPT do everything for you?).

Investment Banking

OfficeHours

JUNE 12, 2023

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. At the junior level, running the model and valuation analyses will be one of your primary workstreams as a private equity professional.

Private Equity

Wizenius

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Investment Bankers travel frequently for meetings like (not exhaustive list) 1) Pitch to win a new client 2) Kick-off meeting for a new deal 3) Meeting to gather data for Information Memorandums, financial models or meetings to introduce the client to potential investors etc. Learn practical investment banking.

Investment Banking

Beyond M&A

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Quality Takes a Dip The once-ceaseless stream of high-calibre tech firms has waned, as evidenced by an increasing number of our reports flashing red flags—advising against investment. International Investment: A New Frontier You might want to cast your net beyond domestic waters if you seek quality. New Zealand, and Australia.

Negotiation

OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). The main goal of private equity companies is to enhance the value of the companies in which they invest, usually over a 5 to 10-year hold period, and then exit their investment.

Private Equity

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 4, 2024

Unlock the art of financial modeling and valuation with a comprehensive course covering McDonald’s forecast methodologies, advanced valuation techniques, and financial statements. Example #2 Investment in the public provident fund is an excellent practical example of understanding the accrued interest concept.

Accountant