There is a version of the finance recruiting story that goes like this: get a 3.7, land a Goldman summer analyst role, convert to full-time, and spend the next two years building your resume for the buy side. It is a clean story. It is also a story that describes a...
It’s 7:50 AM on a Tuesday. Coffee hasn’t kicked in. Inbox open. And there it is — email number twelve this week from a student who wants to “cut their teeth” in markets and wants me to know, with full confidence, that I “probably...
AI Is Already Reshaping M&A Recruiting M&A Recruiting · 2026 AI Is Already Reshaping M&A Recruiting — And Most Candidates Don't See It Yet Class sizes are shrinking, the ideal candidate profile is shifting, and the summer internship class is the leading indicator....
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...
I’ve Interviewed Hundreds of Banking Candidates. Here’s How the Best Ones Show They Were Top Performers Without Ever Saying “Top Bucket” If you’ve spent any time recruiting for lateral roles in investment banking, you’ve heard the...
Master the Skills That Separate Top Performers from Everyone Else It’s 2:30 AM on a Tuesday. You’re still at your desk, squinting at a DCF model that should have been finished hours ago. Your mouse hand is cramping from endless clicking through Excel...
