Podcast
Investment Banking Insights
Hosted by Alex Mason · EN
What information do you need to know as an aspiring investment banker? Join career-switcher and MBA student Alex Mason as we journey together to uncover the technical (including the famous "400 interview questions") and not-so-technical aspects of the investment banking profession.
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Top 10 IB Recruiting Resources
Jul 1500:12:37Tap to summarizeBy popular demand... here are my top 10 recruiting resources for investment banking!1. 400Q Guide2. Investment Banking by Rosenbaum and Pearl3. Financial Statements by Ittelson4. Wall Street Journal5. Morning Brew6. Dale Carnegie7. Toastmaster's International8. Microsoft Excel9. Perplexity AI10. Notion AIContact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com
Transcribe →Working Capital Equation (Receivables, Inventory and Payables)
Jul 100:11:37Tap to summarizeHere's a refresher on the concept of working capital. But we don't just cover the concept today, we'll look at the formula and what it means. Specifically:Working capital cycle (aka the funding gap) = Receivable Days + Inventory Days - Payable DaysThanks so much for supporting the show!Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com
Transcribe →Wells Fargo Update, Plus Ken Moelis Steps Down
Jun 2400:09:41Tap to summarizeUpdates in the world of investment banking, regarding Wells Fargo's release from it's $1.95 trillion asset cap. Also, Ken Moelis steps down as CEO of Moelis & Co.The Pulse - Buy Side RecruitingBuy Side Resources (14 Real LBO Case Studies w/Apollo, Blackstone, KKR, etc.) For 10% off enter: IBIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com
Transcribe →Drew Pascarella on Building a Career and Teaching Cornell's IB Immersion
Jun 4, 202500:52:32Tap to summarizeDrew Pascarella is a seasoned investment banker and educator (including my professor!). Drew shares his journey from an IT role at Goldman Sachs to becoming a front-office investment banker at Citi, and eventually transitioning to teaching at Cornell University. We cover a lot of ground, including themes such as:- the importance of networking and mentorship- building your reputation throughout your career- the evolving landscape of investment banking educationIt was an honor to interview someone who played such a big role in my journey these past two years. So Drew - thank you for coming on the show!The Pulse - Buy Side RecruitingBuy Side Resources (14 Real LBO Case Studies w/Apollo, Blackstone, KKR, etc.) For 10% off enter: IBIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com
Transcribe →Series 63 Exam Results (Plus Graduation!!)
May 28, 202500:04:59Tap to summarizeSeries 63 exam results and differences from the SIE.Also…I just graduated from business school!!!! 🙌🏽Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com
Transcribe →IB Recruiting Outside of NYC
May 20, 202500:08:34Tap to summarizeMost of the investment banking jobs in the United States are in New York...but what if you want to work somewhere else? Setting up your life in a physical location is a big decision that impacts your entire lifestyle. Today we cover how to tackle this interview question.Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com
Transcribe →Finding Your Champion with Pete Fraser
Apr 29, 202500:48:35Tap to summarizeToday we're sitting down with Pete Fraser, a former mechanical engineer who successfully pivoted to investment banking after his MBA at Cornell. Pete shares his journey from working in a steel mill in Gary, Indiana to landing a coveted position at Guggenheim in New York City.We discuss: The culture shock of MBA recruitingA cautionary tale about getting cutThe "Zero Defects" philosophyThe importance of having a champion on the inside...and much moreCheck out Pete's book Wall Street Dropout at https://streetdropout.com/You can reach out to him at: peter@streetdropout.comContact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com
Transcribe →How to Un-lever and Re-lever Beta
Apr 22, 202500:09:48Tap to summarizeBeta measures systematic risk...great to know, but what do we do with it? In today's episode we'll walk through how to un-lever and re-lever beta based on the capital structure of a target business that you're valuing (e.g. for a DCF analysis).Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com
Transcribe →SIE Exam Results
Apr 15, 202500:04:50Tap to summarizeHow I did on the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam and advice for you!Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com
Transcribe →What Is Beta?
Mar 21, 202500:05:22Tap to summarizeWhat does beta mean in finance and what is it used for? A simple explanation.Contact: investmentbankinginsights@gmail.com
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