by meridith dennes | Aug 8, 2024 | Buy Side, Exit Opportunities, Lateral Recruiting
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) is taking decisive action to address investment banking analyst retention and the increasingly aggressive recruitment by private equity firms, as revealed in offer letters to its 2025 analyst class. This move comes in response to the... 
by Kim Oksenberg | May 30, 2024 | Buy Side, Interviewing
So, you’re looking to break into private equity? Join the club. The allure of PE’s high-stakes deals and big paydays has many bankers polishing up their private equity resume and dreaming of greener pastures. But it might be time for a reality check on... 
by Kim Oksenberg | May 19, 2024 | Buy Side, Exit Opportunities
So, you’re an investment banking analyst dreaming of breaking into private equity. You’ve put in the hard work to master technicals for PE interviews and are eager to take your investing career to the next level. But before you can start flying private to... 
by Kim Oksenberg | May 13, 2024 | Buy Side, Exit Opportunities
Breaking into Private Equity: A Comprehensive Guide for Investment Bankers As a seasoned professional who has successfully navigated the challenging path from investment banking to private equity, I’ve had the privilege of guiding numerous finance professionals... 
by meridith dennes | Apr 5, 2024 | Buy Side
25 Private Equity Interview Questions (and Answers) Here are 25 private equity interview questions and sample answers for an investment banking analyst looking to switch to the buy-side: Why are you interested in transitioning from investment banking to private... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 11, 2024 | Buy Side
You sacrificed years of your life grinding away in investment banking, all in pursuit of that coveted private equity (PE) associate role. The prestige, the impressive compensation, the ability to work on high-stakes deals – it seemed like the ultimate career...