Notes on recruiting, exits, and the job itself.
Practical, specific guides — not filler. New articles go up regularly.
Investment Banking Recruiting: The Best Tips for College Students
A practical guide to investment banking recruiting for college students — networking, technicals, the timeline, and the mistakes that cost candidates offers.
Which Investment Banking Groups Have the Best Exit Opportunities?
M&A, Industrials, TMT, Healthcare, and Leveraged Finance — which IB groups open the most doors to private equity and beyond, and why.
Private Equity vs. Private Credit as an Exit Opportunity from Investment Banking
Comparing PE and private credit as IB exits: recruiting difficulty, pay, hours, career ceiling, and which fits different kinds of analysts.
The Top Investment Banks to Work For: A Tiered Breakdown
A tiered look at the top investment banks in the US and internationally — strongest groups, culture, hours, and exit quality at each.
Finance vs. Tech Careers in the Age of AI: What Should You Choose?
How AI is reshaping finance and tech career paths, and how to think about which is the better bet for someone starting out today.
A Complete Guide to Investment Banking Groups: M&A, ECM, Industrials & More
What each investment banking group actually does day to day — M&A, ECM, DCM, Industrials, Consumer, Healthcare, TMT, and Leveraged Finance.
How to Break Into Investment Banking From a Non-Target School
A realistic playbook for breaking into investment banking without a target school pedigree — networking, certifications, and the off-cycle path.
Investment Banking Salary Guide: Base Pay and Bonuses by Bank (2026)
What investment banks actually pay analysts and associates in 2026 — base salary, bonus ranges, and how compensation differs by bank tier.
Pay vs. Work-Life Balance: Comparing PE, Private Credit, Hedge Funds & Asset Management
How compensation and hours actually compare across the main investment banking exit paths, so you can pick the trade-off that fits you.
How to Lateral Into Investment Banking From Another Finance Job
A guide to lateraling into investment banking from Big 4 transaction advisory, corporate banking, equity research, or other finance roles.
Should You Get an MBA? Pros and Cons for a Finance Career
Is business school worth it for a finance career? A practical breakdown of when an MBA genuinely helps, when it doesn't, and what else to consider.
How Much Will AI Affect Finance Jobs and Careers Over the Next 10-15 Years?
A grounded look at how AI is likely to reshape finance careers over the next decade — what's genuinely at risk, what's durable, and how to position yourself.
You Got a Finance Interview — Now What? A Complete Preparation Guide
What to do in the hours and days after landing a finance interview — technical prep, behavioral prep, company research, and the logistics people forget.