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STEM OPT and H1-B Visas: Navigating the U.S. Immigration Lottery System
Navigating the U.S. immigration system for work opportunities can be challenging, especially for international students and professionals. Two primary pathways that foreign nationals often consider are the STEM OPT and the H1-B visa. While both offer opportunities for...
The Ultimate Guide to Acing Investment Banking Technical Interviews
When it comes to landing a job in investment banking, technical questions play a crucial role in assessing a candidate's knowledge and passion for the field. Even if the interviewers like your personality and fit, a poor performance on the technical component can hurt...
Breaking Down the Technical Interview
Embarking on a career in investment banking comes with its array of challenges, one of which is successfully navigating through the technical interviews. While the name itself implies a hefty load of complex questions around accounting, mergers and acquisitions...
How to Address Being RIF’d During an Investment Banking Interview
Investment banking is no stranger to changes in workforce dynamics, including Reductions in Force (RIF). With the financial turbulence of 2023, many investment bankers have been impacted by layoffs. Given this reality, many people have asked how/when to address their...
What is a U5 Form and Why Should I Care : A Primer for Investment Bankers Who Have Been RIF’d
Decoding the Intricacies of the FINRA U5 Form Form U5 stands as a cornerstone in the securities industry, often mistaken as a mere administrative formality due to its seemingly straightforward description in FINRA’s guidelines. In essence, it's a termination notice...
Top Job Boards for Ex-Investment Bankers Looking to Pivot
Transitioning from a career in investment banking can be a daunting task, but it's not uncommon for professionals to seek new opportunities that align better with their interests and values. Whether you're looking to pivot into the tech sector, impact investing, or...
FREE COURSE: Financial Modeling for Investment Bankers (BONUS I am NOT teaching the course)
The Financial Playbook: Models Powering Investment Bankers' Decisions To an investment banker, models are like the tools of a master craftsman—essential for decision-making, forecasting, and strategic planning. Let's demystify some of the most influential financial...
Leveraging a Down Market to Attract Top Investment Banking Talent
The job landscape has been nothing short of tumultuous in recent times. From pandemic-induced layoffs and remote work to the wave of the Great Resignation, followed closely by the Job Hopper era, it's been a wild ride. The ripple effects include businesses racing to...
The Death of Informational Interviews in Modern Networking
The banking industry, renowned for its intricate webs of connections, thrives on networking. As with every evolving sector, the art of networking has seen shifts, especially in the digital realm. For those eager to solidify their standing in this domain, understanding...
The Power of Campus Recruiters: Unlocking Interviews at Both Target and Non-Target Schools (256 Contacts)
We have curated a list of key recruiting contacts across private equity firms, private equity recruiters, investment banking talent acquisition, and investment banking recruiters. Each contact includes their name, title, the firm they represent, and their LinkedIn...
How to Break into Investment Banking
Breaking into Investment Banking: A Practical Guide for Finance Professionals Breaking into investment banking is challenging, but for those passionate about finance and deal-making, it's a worthwhile pursuit. This guide will walk you through the process of entering...
What is Middle Market Private Equity? The Top 50 Firms (Contacts)
The U.S. economy's dynamism is largely fueled by the middle market, accounting for a whopping one-third of its entire GDP. This segment's significance in the private equity landscape is paramount, given its contribution to a majority of the deal values. Let's delve...