Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 24, 2022

A long time ago, the investment banking weekend trip was a rite of passage. If you came across as personable and knowledgeable in these meetings, you would gain an advantage in winning interviews and job offers – and you might even get to visit the bank’s office briefly. Why Are Weekend Trips NOT That Useful?

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Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If you want to know how to get an investment banking internship, it’s simple: Start very, very early and have a great “Plan B” if something goes wrong. And yes, you read the news correctly: Banks like RBC, DB, Houlihan Lokey, Rothschild, and Guggenheim opened 2025 summer internship applications in calendar year 2023.

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Brian DeChesare

JUNE 21, 2023

Investment banking in Dubai stands out for attracting remarkable hype on social media. Specifically, should you aim for entry-level investment banking roles in Dubai rather than London, New York, or other financial centers? Investment Banking in Dubai: The Top Banks The usual U.S.

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Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.” is better for domestic funds.

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Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 14, 2022

One topic that I’ve never fully explained on this site is the investment banking target school. And why do banks focus so heavily on a few schools? Definitions: What are “Investment Banking Target Schools”? Investment Banking Target Schools by Region and Level.

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Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The first thing to understand about investment banking in Hong Kong is that it’s unlikely you’ll ever be able to work in investment banking in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is still an important financial center, but banks there now focus almost exclusively on mainland China in terms of deals, clients, and new hires.

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Brian DeChesare

JANUARY 11, 2023

This leads us to the possible impact on investment banking and other finance-related roles. How Will AI Change Investment Banking Recruiting? If that happens, in-person networking via information sessions and weekend trips could become more important and effective.

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