Insights & Resources
Career advice, industry trends, and recruiting insights for finance professionals
LBO Modeling Fundamentals: How Private Equity Values Companies
Private equity doesn't buy companies. It buys cash flows and levers them. Understanding LBO mechanics is essential for PE recruiting—and reveals how the buy-side actually thinks about value.
JPMorgan Investment Banking: Culture, Strengths, and How It Compares
JPMorgan is the largest bank in America. Its investment bank combines the resources of a financial supermarket with genuine M&A credibility. Here's what working there actually looks like.
Military to Finance: How Veterans Break Into Investment Banking and Private Equity
Military experience builds leadership, resilience, and work ethic. But the finance recruiting system wasn't designed for veterans. Here's how to navigate the transition from active duty to Wall Street.
The Coffee Chat Playbook: How to Turn 30 Minutes Into a Job Offer
Coffee chats are where finance careers are made. Not in the chat itself—but in what comes after. Here's how to turn 30 minutes of conversation into relationships that lead to offers.
Finance Employer Branding: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Talent Market
Every bulge bracket claims to have great culture. Nobody believes it. Here's how finance firms can build employer brands that actually resonate with candidates—and why most get it wrong.
Investment Banking Brain Teasers: How to Solve Quantitative and Logic Puzzles Under Pressure
Brain teasers aren't about right answers. They're about watching you think. Here's how to approach quantitative and logic puzzles when the pressure is on—without freezing up.
Citigroup Investment Banking: Global Reach, Culture, and Career Paths
Citi operates in more countries than any other bank. This global footprint shapes everything—from deal flow to culture to career options. Here's what working in Citi's investment bank actually looks like.
When to Get Your MBA: Timing Your Graduate Degree for Maximum Career Impact
An MBA is a two-year, $400K decision. The timing matters as much as the school. Go too early and you waste the pivot opportunity. Go too late and you've already achieved what the MBA provides. Here's how to think about when.
Executive Presence in Finance: How to Command a Room Before You Have the Title
Some junior professionals get invited to client meetings after six months. Others aren't trusted to present after three years. The difference isn't usually technical skill—it's presence. Here's how to develop it.