Brian DeChesare

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In addition to Prime Ministers that serve for only 44 days and questionable weather/food, the United Kingdom is also known as a global hub for investment banking. Many would argue that investment banking in London is second only to New York in terms of compensation, exit opportunities, deal flow, and “prestige.”.

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Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 3, 2022

As investment banking internships wind down each year, interns everywhere wake up and mysteriously come up with a similar idea: “I want to switch banks for my full-time role! Unfortunately, switching banks, groups, or locations after your internship is much easier said than done. Why Switch Banks?

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Brian DeChesare

JULY 26, 2023

A long time ago, hardly anyone knew about search funds or search fund internships. But over the years, they morphed into a well-known topic and then a commonly derided topic – as many people argue that search fund experience is worthless, while others claim it’s “just as good” as working in banking or private equity.

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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

JUNE 22, 2022

I published an article on this topic of investment banking in New York vs. Chicago vs. San Francisco vs. Los Angeles vs. Houston vs. other cities a long time ago – but a fair amount has changed since then: Remote / hybrid work means that some of the advantages and disadvantages of different cities are more nebulous.

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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. And What Are They? For example, in the U.S.,

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Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Distressed investing offers equity-like returns with lower risk.” Distressed debt investing offers advantages over other hedge fund strategies , but the marketing often oversells the benefits. Distressed debt investing offers advantages over other hedge fund strategies , but the marketing often oversells the benefits.

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Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Just look at the financial markets, the crypto meltdown, deal volume at banks, inflation, energy prices, Russia/Ukraine, supply chains, and the hiring environment in tech and finance. But let’s start with my favorite topic: “ranking” banks, schools, and maybe a TV series or three. Bank, School, Dragon, and TV Rankings.

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

When it comes to investment banking in Australia , it’s easy to find complaints online. Also, “large domestic investment bank” Macquarie tends to rank well, often above the international bulge brackets. based middle-market banks have little presence in Australia; you’ll see Jefferies but not many others.

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Brian DeChesare

JUNE 15, 2022

Yes, if you’re working at a large bank, it’s generally best to be in a “front office” (client-facing) role. First, note that these terms apply only to investment banks and related finance firms (private equity firms, hedge funds, etc.).

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Brian DeChesare

APRIL 12, 2023

Over time, investment banking recruiting has become more impersonal with developments like HireVue interviews , online tests, and recruiters conducting the initial screens. At some banks and groups in the U.S., OK, But Why Do Investment Banking Assessment Centers Exist?

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Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Multi-manager hedge funds promise investors solid risk-adjusted returns with low volatility; no matter what the broader market does, you’ll make money if you invest in them. Many of these firms have performed quite well, but it depends on the specific funds you’re looking at (the large firms offer many different funds to invest in).

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Brian DeChesare

APRIL 19, 2023

Metals & mining investment banking used to be a “sleepy” group. The two industries have a lot in common, but in the current cycle, different forces are driving mining – such as the demand created by renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), and the promised “energy transition.”

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