by meridith dennes | May 1, 2025 | News
A recent Wall Street Journal article has exposed the troubling work conditions at Robert W. Baird’s industrials team, where junior bankers have reportedly been working more than 110-hour weeks regularly. The situation gained public attention after a Wall Street... 
by meridith dennes | Apr 27, 2025 | News
In the current economic climate, boutique investment banks are facing a perfect storm. While their larger counterparts can rely on diverse revenue streams during M&A downturns, pure-play advisory firms find themselves in an increasingly precarious position –... 
by meridith dennes | Apr 18, 2025 | Buy Side, News
The private equity landscape is facing unprecedented challenges in 2025, creating both obstacles and potential opportunities for investment bankers in the M&A space. Recent reporting from the WSJ highlights a concerning trend that deserves closer attention from... 
by meridith dennes | Apr 6, 2025 | Interviewing, News
Financial institutions across Wall Street are preparing for potential staffing adjustments as ongoing economic uncertainty threatens to prolong the current dealmaking slowdown. Deal Slowdown Impacts Revenue U.S. investment banks may soon implement more job cuts if... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 19, 2025 | News
The wave of layoffs sweeping through tech, media, and government sectors has now hit Wall Street. Investment banking giant Morgan Stanley is reportedly preparing to cut approximately 2,000 jobs from its workforce, according to multiple media sources. What’s... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 14, 2025 | News
When Donald Trump won the presidency in November 2024, the banking sector buzzed with anticipation. The incoming administration promised a regulatory reset that would, in theory, unleash a wave of consolidation among America’s 4,500+ banks. Yet, three months...