by meridith dennes | Apr 12, 2026 | Campus Recruiting, Interviewing, Summer Internships
It’s 7:50 AM on a Tuesday. Coffee hasn’t kicked in. Inbox open. And there it is — email number twelve this week from a student who wants to “cut their teeth” in markets and wants me to know, with full confidence, that I “probably... 
by meridith dennes | Mar 29, 2026 | Campus Recruiting, Interviewing, Summer Internships
AI Is Already Reshaping M&A Recruiting M&A Recruiting · 2026 AI Is Already Reshaping M&A Recruiting — And Most Candidates Don't See It Yet Class sizes are shrinking, the ideal candidate profile is shifting, and the summer internship class is the leading indicator.... 
by meridith dennes | Jan 20, 2026 | Campus Recruiting, Summer Internships
A practical guide for college freshmen and sophomores seeking early career opportunities in investment banking, sales & trading, asset management, consulting, and professional services Important Notes Before You Begin Program Verification Status (as of January... 
by meridith dennes | Dec 27, 2025 | Exit Opportunities, Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
The tier obsession is one of the most pervasive—and least examined—features of investment banking culture. Walk into any campus recruiting event, scroll any finance forum, or listen to any group of analysts grabbing drinks after a pitch, and you’ll hear the same... 
by meridith dennes | Oct 21, 2025 | Compensation Trends, Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
What Happens When Banks Can License AI Instead of Hiring You? If you’re an investment banking analyst—or planning to become one—here’s what you need to know: OpenAI has assembled over 100 former bankers from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley,... 
by meridith dennes | Oct 15, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Layoffs, Summer Internships
Image Credit: NY Post The Paradox On Tuesday, Goldman Sachs posted results that most banks would celebrate without qualification: profit up 37% to $4.1 billion, revenue climbing 20% to $15.18 billion, investment banking fees surging 42%. The firm is on track for its...