by meridith dennes | May 14, 2026 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Networking
The following reflects current conditions in the investment banking lateral market as observed through active search mandates, candidate conversations, and offer negotiations across bulge bracket, elite boutique, and middle market platforms. This update covers the AS1... 
by meridith dennes | Feb 7, 2026 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Networking
The phone rings. A recruiter has a “compelling opportunity” they’d love to discuss. Before you take that meeting, it’s worth doing some groundwork. The lateral process in investment banking tends to move quickly, and a little preparation up... 
by meridith dennes | Dec 16, 2025 | Campus Recruiting, Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Networking
I’ve Interviewed Hundreds of Banking Candidates. Here’s How the Best Ones Show They Were Top Performers Without Ever Saying “Top Bucket” If you’ve spent any time recruiting for lateral roles in investment banking, you’ve heard the... 
by meridith dennes | Dec 5, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Networking
When banks hire rainmakers from the outside, senior VPs and Directors need a different playbook For many senior Vice Presidents and Directors, the final leap to Managing Director suddenly feels out of reach. A couple of years ago, the path was clearer. Put in the... 
by meridith dennes | Jul 24, 2025 | Lateral Recruiting, Layoffs, Networking
The harsh reality: Investment banking is notoriously youth-obsessed, with most Managing Directors calling it quits before traditional retirement age. But for seasoned investment bankers over 55, the end of a traditional IB career doesn’t mean the end of a... 
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...