by meridith dennes | Jan 4, 2025 | Lateral Recruiting, Networking
Deal Flow Blues: Time to Get Back to Those Pitch Decks So, the deal pipeline is flowing again, and your PowerPoint is calling. No more pretending your VPN is “having connection issues” when the MD texts, no more midday naps between Christmas cookies, and... 
by meridith dennes | Jan 4, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting
The endless nights of PowerPoint formatting and pitch deck number-crunching might finally be coming to an end. As we enter 2025, investment banks across the Street are gearing up for a significant push in AI implementation, and the target is clear: transforming the... 
by meridith dennes | Dec 21, 2024 | Lateral Recruiting
In a recent conversation with Business Insider, I shared my perspective on what’s shaping up to be a transformative year in investment banking recruitment. The signs of revival are unmistakable, and I’m not alone in this observation. When Evercore’s... 
by meridith dennes | Dec 5, 2024 | Compensation, Lateral Recruiting
The investment banking industry operates on a unique calendar that influences hiring patterns, employee retention, and career planning. Understanding this cycle is can be extremely helpful when navigating your next job search. Hiring Seasons Dry Season (October to... 
by meridith dennes | Nov 3, 2024 | Campus Recruiting, Lateral Recruiting
Wall Street’s Secret Dictionary: An Investment Banker’s Guide to Speaking the Language Investment bankers have elevated workplace jargon to an art form. What outsiders might view as unnecessary complexity, banking professionals recognize as the essential... 
by meridith dennes | Sep 21, 2024 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
What is Investment Banking Networking? Investment banking networking is the process of finding, contacting, and engaging with investment banking professionals. The primary goals are to build relationships, gain industry knowledge, and ultimately secure interviews and...