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Breaking into investment banking (IB) from a Big Four firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) is absolutely possible—and quite common among those who execute well both on a strategic and tactical level. Thousands of accountants and consultants make this switch each year, often landing roles in M&A advisory, leveraged finance, or coverage groups at bulge bracket (BB), elite boutique (EB), or middle-market firms.

The late 1980s saw the rise of the Leveraged Buyout (LBO) era, exemplified by KKR’s acquisition of RJR Nabisco. The core concept was to acquire a business with a high level of borrowed funds, improve operations, and use the company’s cash flows to repay the debt.

Investment banking stays the golden ticket in finance, where the bonus component of your paycheck can swell two or three times your base in blockbuster years. It's not about just the cash only either—getting on an internship or graduate role can serve as the stepping stone into any solid corporate or startup career.

Determining a fair equity agreement for a new startup depends on several factors, including the startup’s stage, valuation, funding amount, market norms, and the roles or contributions of the parties involved (e.g., founders, employees, investors, or advisors).

The venture capital (VC) industry involves firms or individuals investing money in early-stage, high-potential startups or small businesses in exchange for equity (ownership stakes).

Global dealmaking is up by a third this year, setting 2025 up to be the best 12-month stretch since 2021

OpenAI has signed about $1tn in deals this year for computing power to run its artificial intelligence models

Price has rocketed 50% this year, its best performance since 1979, as institutional investors pile in

Private equity (PE) refers to investments made directly into private companies or buying out public companies to make them private, rather than investing in publicly traded stocks. These investments are typically made by private equity firms, which pool capital from institutional investors (like pension funds, insurance companies, endowments) and high-net-worth individuals. The goal is usually to increase the value of the company over a few years and then sell it for a profit.

Breaking into Global Markets as a graduate can feel overwhelming because the term covers many very different jobs—each with its own mix of skills, hours, and career paths. Here’s a overview of main departments and roles within GM, their day-to-day, and how to choose a role that fits you.