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Weekly IB Recruiting Brief

Weekly IB Recruiting Brief

Hosted by: Meridith Dennes

Deep thoughts on the investment banking recruiting market.

Episodes

MBA Applications Surge, Private Credit Is Overvalued, What is Recruiting Season (and did I just miss it)?

Season #1

In this week's IB Recruiting Brief, hosted by Meridith Dennes, key topics include the substantial increase in MBA applications for 2024, with notable growth at top institutions due to economic uncertainties affecting...
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Investment Banking Bonuses: What to Expect in 2024

Season #1

Meridith Dennes discusses the current economic climate and its impact on investment banking recruiting. The episode covers potential bonuses for 2024 influenced by JP Morgan's positive economic performance, despite...
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Jobs, Jamie and Jumbo Credit Markets

Season #1

In this week's IB Recruiting Brief, Meridith Dennes discusses the impact of the current economic climate on investment banking recruitment, focusing on the resurgence of leveraged buyouts as interest rates stabilize...
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September's Hiring Plot Twist, Understanding On-Cycle vs Off-Cycle PE Recruiting

Season #1

In this week's IB recruiting brief, Meridith Dennes discusses the impact of the current economic climate on investment banking recruitment. With a quote from Ben Franklin emphasizing the importance of actions over...
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The First Cut is the Deepest? Nepo Babies & ESG Greenwashing, Celebrating 80-Hours Work Weeks

Season #1

In this week's IB recruiting brief, Meridith Dennes discusses the impact of the current economic climate on investment banking recruitment. The conversation covers mixed economic indicators, such as potential interest...
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Buckle up! Fed Moves, Hiring Sprees, Networking Fails

Season #1

In this episode of the Weekly IB Recruiting Brief, Meridith Dennes discusses the effects of the current economic climate on investment banking recruitment. Key topics include the U.S. inflation report, the Fed's...
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Goldman Slashes Jobs, VCs on the Struggle Bus, PE Slowly Rebounds

Season #1

Goldman Slashes Jobs, VCs on the Struggle Bus, PE Slowly Rebounds In this episode of the Weekly IB Recruiting Brief, host Meridith Dennes discusses the impact of the current economic climate on investment banking...
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JPM Tightens Policy on Analyst Retention, Return Offers are Out, Early Bonus Intel

Season #1

Weekly IB Recruiting Brief: Bonus Predictions and Career Advice In this week's IB recruiting brief, Meredith Dennis discusses the impact of the current economic climate on investment banking recruiting, including...
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Navigating the Aftermath: A Comprehensive Guide to Handling a No-Offer Situation After Your Investment Banking Internship

Season #1

In this episode, Meridith Dennes, Managing Partner of Prospect Rock Partners, and Andrea Benson, Managing Director at the firm, discuss critical strategies for investment banking interns who did not receive a...
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Back on the Olympic Throne, Bill and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Weekly IB Recruiting Brief

Season #1

Key Points: US rowing team wins gold in men's four event at 2024 Paris Olympics, ending 64-year drought Economy and Federal Reserve: Fed signals potential interest rate cut in 7 weeks Chair Powell hints at September...
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Can Snoop Dogg Save the Olympics? Analyst Bonus Watch 2024 - Weekly IB Recruiting Brief

Season #1

Key Points: Economic Climate: Stocks gained on Friday after a volatile week New U.S. inflation data evaluated by investors Fed funds futures market anticipating rate cuts for September, November, and...
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Green Shoots Again? Why this Time is Real

Season #1

Green Shoots Again? Why this Time is Real   IB Sector Performance: Q2 2024 was the strongest quarter since early 2022 Top five bulge bracket firms generated $8.2 billion in investment banking fees 40% increase...
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