by meridith dennes | Apr 18, 2025 | Campus Recruiting, Interviewing
Accepting an investment banking job offer is a major milestone, but what happens when circumstances change? Maybe a top-tier bulge bracket bank comes calling after you’ve accepted at a middle-market firm, or perhaps a private credit fund offers you that dream... 
by meridith dennes | Apr 11, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Layoffs, Summer Internships
Deferred Comp and Visa Games: The Ruthless Math Behind Wall Street’s Redeployment Strategy In the glass towers of Manhattan, a quiet revolution in talent management has taken hold. As markets gyrate and deal flow stalls, investment banks are increasingly turning... 
by meridith dennes | Apr 6, 2025 | Interviewing, News
Financial institutions across Wall Street are preparing for potential staffing adjustments as ongoing economic uncertainty threatens to prolong the current dealmaking slowdown. Deal Slowdown Impacts Revenue U.S. investment banks may soon implement more job cuts if... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 29, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
Job searching involves understanding the unspoken etiquette of professional relationships, particularly with recruiters. When it comes to asking recruiters about potential roles, context and approach make all the difference. The Nuanced Answer: It Depends on Your... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 27, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting
Investment banking career progression should be straightforward, but the reality is far more complex, especially at the associate level. If you’ve ever wondered why some banks have “Associate 0” while others start at “Associate 1,” or why... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 26, 2025 | Exit Opportunities, Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
The investment banking industry remains one of the most competitive and challenging career paths in finance. Whether you’re a college student targeting your first summer analyst position, an experienced professional affected by recent industry layoffs, or...