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

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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.

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Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking: Career Deathmatch

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If you want to read angry comments and long threads with plenty of insults, you can’t go wrong with the wealth management vs. investment banking debate. Some of these client differences relate to the distinction between private wealth management and private banking; for more on that, you should review the the private banking article.

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The CFA for Investment Banking: Do the New Changes Make It Worthwhile?

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I’ve now been writing about finance careers for almost 20 years, and the topic of the CFA for investment banking never seems to die. Financial Modeling or Python / Data Science / AI: Starting in 2024, you must complete a “Practical Skill Module” on one of these topics for Levels I and II of the exam.

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How to Stand Out in a Competitive Private Equity Associate Job Market

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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.

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How does a job in Private Equity look like?

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4) Value Creation: After successfully securing an investment, the emphasis shifts to unlocking value within the portfolio company. This phase delves into identifying external growth drivers and internal synergies that could arise from merging portfolio companies, ultimately boosting valuations.

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05-21-2023 Newsletter: Thinking if Private Equity is for you?

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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. Each associate is typically tasked with monitoring a handful of portfolio companies.

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Metals & Mining Investment Banking: The Full Guide to Ground Zero for the Energy Transition

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Metals & mining investment banking used to be a “sleepy” group. But let’s forget about the children temporarily and focus on the verticals, the drivers, deal examples, and the exit opportunities if you escape from the underground mines: What Is Metals & Mining Investment Banking?