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Investment Banking
Investment banking advises corporations and governments on capital raising, M&A, and restructuring. Analysts work on financial modelling, pitchbooks, and transaction execution across equity and debt capital markets.
Current Trends
M&A activity resurgence post rate peakAI in financial modelling and due diligencePrivate credit growth vs traditional lendingESG-linked bond issuanceSPAC market evolutionCross-border deal complexityDealmaking in technology and healthcare
Graduate Roles
Investment Banking Analyst (IBA)Capital Markets AnalystM&A AnalystECM / DCM AnalystLeveraged Finance Analyst
Technical Areas
- DCF and LBO modelling
- Comparable company analysis (comps)
- Precedent transaction analysis
- Accretion/dilution analysis
- Pitchbook construction
- Capital structure fundamentals
Relevant Certifications
Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)Wall Street Prep / Breaking Into Wall StreetCFA Level 1CISI Corporate Finance qualificationExcel financial modelling (FMVA)FCA Regulatory framework awareness
Sector-Specific Interview Questions
1
Walk me through a DCF valuation.
2
What are the three main valuation methodologies?
3
How would you value a company with no profits?
4
Tell me about a recent deal that caught your attention and why.
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