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Blue Owl and Private Credit’s Stress Test: What PE Sponsors May Actually Be Thinking About
Show Me the Money (That You Can’t Touch): How Deferred Comp Separates Real Performers from Posers
Part 2 of "Calling Your Bluff" Series In our last post, we talked about the art of the humble flex—those subtle signals that separate actual top performers from people who just claim to be in the "top bucket." But here's the thing: even the best humble flexes are...
The Exit Everyone Overlooks: Why Your Next Move Might Be Another Bank
The Exit Everyone Overlooks: Why Your Next Move Might Be Another Bank You're 18 months into your post-MBA banking role and something feels off. You're not exactly sure what it is, but you know you're not happy. You started thinking about PE because that's what you're...
Leaving Investment Banking for Corporate Development? Here’s What You Need to Know
The narrative is seductive: escape the brutal banking hours, maintain strong compensation, gain strategic influence, and build a sustainable career. Corporate development has emerged as the hot exit for post-MBA investment banking associates and VPs, positioned as...
Is Private Equity Past Its Prime? What the Blue Owl Situation Reveals About Private Markets
Private equity owns a record 13,000 U.S. businesses. But it's sitting on 31,000 companies valued at $3.7 trillion that it hasn't yet been able to exit. For two decades, private equity delivered on its core promise: taking illiquid risk in exchange for superior...
How to Get a Job on LinkedIn Without Really Trying: The Investment Banker Edition
Optimize Your Profile So the Right Headhunters Find You — and Stop Wasting Your Time Let's set the scene. It's 11:30 PM. You just wrapped up a pitch — slides sent, comments incorporated, MD finally signed off — and your phone buzzes with a LinkedIn message: "Hi! I...
The Clawback Crackdown: What California and New York’s New Laws Mean for Investment Bankers
Sign-on bonuses, guaranteed compensation packages, relocation stipends, deferred payouts — these are the building blocks of investment banking recruitment and retention. They're also squarely in the crosshairs of new legislation in California and New York that's...
The Investment Banking Pre-Flight Checklist: What to Prepare Before Your First Recruiter Conversation
The phone rings. A recruiter has a "compelling opportunity" they'd love to discuss. Before you take that meeting, it's worth doing some groundwork. The lateral process in investment banking tends to move quickly, and a little preparation up front can save you time,...
The 2025 IB Comp Headlines Are Misleading — Here’s What the Data Actually Shows
When Private Equity Isn’t What You Thought It Would Be: Alternative Paths for Investment Banking Analysts
You didn't sacrifice two years in banking just to be disappointed. Here's what nobody tells you about PE—and the alternative paths that might actually get you where you want to go. The Unspoken Truth About Private Equity You did everything right. You landed the...
Your Gateway to Finance: Early Insight Programs for 2026
A practical guide for college freshmen and sophomores seeking early career opportunities in investment banking, sales & trading, asset management, consulting, and professional services Important Notes Before You Begin Program Verification Status (as of January...
