by meridith dennes | Jul 3, 2025 | Lateral Recruiting, Layoffs
The uncomfortable truth about investment banking is that your career has an expiration date—and it often comes sooner than you think. But what’s even more uncomfortable is what happens next. Despite what career coaches and LinkedIn influencers tell you, the... 
by meridith dennes | May 25, 2025 | Layoffs
Investment banking is undergoing a quieter but substantial workforce adjustment that, while receiving less media attention than previous cycles, represents a significant recalibration across the industry. The reductions are being executed with surgical precision:... 
by meridith dennes | May 2, 2025 | Layoffs
Being caught in a reduction in force (RIF) at an investment bank can be a jarring experience. One moment you’re analyzing deals and building financial models, the next you’re facing an uncertain future. However, a RIF doesn’t have to leave you... 
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 | Jul 5, 2024 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Layoffs
The financial sector is experiencing a wave of layoffs, affecting institutions from major banks to small boutiques. As a result, many bankers are weighing whether to quit or wait to be impacted by a RIF or a reduction in force. Industry experts advise against quitting... 
by meridith dennes | Jan 31, 2024 | Interviewing, Layoffs
The Job Market is Terrible: How to Deal with it With a significant number of people facing unemployment and underemployment, it’s not the time for harsh self-judgment. Concentrating on what you can control in a terrible job market and taking things step by step...