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... 
by meridith dennes | Sep 12, 2024 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting
In a landmark shift for Wall Street’s notoriously demanding work culture, financial giants JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America are implementing sweeping new policies aimed at combating the chronic overwork of junior investment bankers. This move, reported by the... 
by meridith dennes | Aug 25, 2024 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
Comprehensive Overview of 2023 Investment Banker Salary and Bonus Trends This extensive guide provides a thorough analysis of the 2023 investment banker salary and bonus trends, offering valuable insights for both aspiring and established professionals. We’ll...