The Great Pipeline Deflation: How Senior Execs Called Out the Deal Charade
For years, bankers have mastered the art of pipeline inflation—stuffing their deal forecasts with transactions that exist more in hope than reality.
What are Early Insight Programs and How Do They Give You a Recruiting Edge
Discover the benefits of the early insight program as a pathway to internships and careers in finance.
Investment Banking Summer Analyst Survival Kit: 20-Hour Office Edition
Prepare for your next all-nighter with the essentials in a survival kit that keeps you comfortable and productive.
The Death of Garden Leave? How the Slow M&A Market is Reshaping Talent Norms
Garden leave faces challenges as M&A slows. Discover how market changes are impacting this traditional practice in banking.
The New Recruiting Reality: Why Closed Deals Trump Brand Names
Learn how brand influences recruiting in investment banking for entry-level roles and beyond. Discover its pros and cons.
How to Handle Mistakes in Investment Banking
Mistakes can shape your career in investment banking. Understand their impact and discover strategies for effective recovery.
The Ultimate Guide to Investment Banking Mid-Summer Performance Reviews: What Every Summer Analyst and Associate Needs to Know
Enhance your performance reviews by developing a solid action plan and knowing what evaluators are looking for in your feedback.
The Private Equity Playbook: An Inside Look – TPG’s Interview Process
How to prepare effectively for your TPG (Texas Pacific Group) interview. Understand what to expect and how to shine.
The Great Staffing Correction: Understanding the Current Layoff Wave
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:...
Anna Strohsahl, CFA, CFP Joins Prospect Rock Partners as Strategic Advisor with Focus on Family Offices & Capital Formation
West Palm Beach, FL – May 21, 2025 Prospect Rock Partners is pleased to announce that Anna Strohsahl, CFA, CFP has joined the firm as a Strategic Advisor, specializing in family office relationships and capital formation for high-growth companies. Anna brings over a...