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 Trends, 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... 
by meridith dennes | Sep 12, 2024 | Lateral Recruiting, Networking
In recent years, a significant issue has emerged in investment banking: the difficulty of getting promoted especially for mid-level employees. This problem is creating frustration for individual bankers and headaches for banks. Let’s dive into what’s...