Investment Banking Insights

There are a number of ways to prepare for investment banking interviews...and there are ways to not prepare. I've experienced some of these mistakes myself and want to share the lessons I've learned with you in today's episode. The content of what you share is important, but the way you deliver your message is equally important.For recruiting help, join the WSO Academy waitlist today!Contact: [email protected]

Today I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation with someone who not only rose the ranks of investment banking to become a Director, but is also someone who runs recruiting at the largest privately held investment bank in the world, Lincoln International.Oh and...he's also the person who hired me at Lincoln!Jon Paris shares his story with us, detailing his career growth as well as what investment banking candidates should do to perform at their best during the interview process. Connect with Jon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathancparis/For recruiting help, join the WSO Academy waitlist today!Contact: [email protected]

A trend is emerging among some investment banks, where case studies are becoming a component of the interview process. In today's episode, we discuss:why case studies can be relevant to investment banksthe two structures of case studies I've observedhow to approach preparation for case studiesFor recruiting help, join the WSO Academy waitlist today!Contact: [email protected]

Today's episode features a conversation with finance consultant Jason Lum. Jason worked his way up to several high-finance roles - including a banking role at CIBC - from his time as an undergraduate at a non-target university in Canada. We discuss several aspects of the recruiting process, including:- using 'bridge' roles to land your IB job- the importance of combining networking with relevant experience- how to bounce back from a superday disaster!To connect with Jason, check him out at: https://jhlconsultinggroup.ca/ or on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lum7/For recruiting help, join the WSO Academy waitlist today!Contact: [email protected]