by Frank Van Buren | Mar 1, 2025 | Exit Opportunities, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
Reaching—and Thriving—as a Managing Director on Wall Street If you asked a group of Managing Directors how they got to the top, most would admit they never could have predicted their exact career path. The reality is, very few relied on a step-by-step roadmap. What... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 1, 2025 | Exit Opportunities, Lateral Recruiting
The investment banking industry has long operated on an unwritten rule: perform or perish. For Managing Directors who’ve navigated decades of market cycles, a different challenge emerges in their later career stages – one that has little to do with market... 
by meridith dennes | Feb 25, 2025 | Lateral Recruiting
Wall Street doesn’t wait for anyone. That’s the harsh reality facing investment bankers who find themselves between jobs in today’s competitive market. While conventional wisdom suggests a few months of unemployment is acceptable, industry data tells... 
by meridith dennes | Feb 9, 2025 | Buy Side, Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting
Private equity firms have a secret they don’t tell MBA candidates: They’re not that interested in your expensive degree. “No amount of classroom learning can prepare you for leading real investment decisions,” says a senior partner at a... 
by meridith dennes | Feb 3, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention in banking circles: how incredibly tough it is to switch banks when you’re at the director level. Trust me, it’s way more complicated than just updating your LinkedIn and showing up... 
by meridith dennes | Jan 27, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Networking
Creating a Compelling First Impression Investment banking is a relationship-driven industry where first impressions matter significantly. Your LinkedIn profile serves as your digital introduction to recruiters and potential employers. Begin with a powerful headline...