Comments on: Copy This Investment Banking Associate Resume Template to Break In As an Associate

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:35:36 +0000

In reply to TK.

Yes. But I wouldn’t write in detail about every single failed M&A deal – maybe pick the best 2-3 to expand on and use less detail for the others.

By: TK

TK — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:10:45 +0000

Hi Brian, Thanks for the template, highly appreciate it.
After nearly 2.5 years as an M&A Analyst (Europe, Mid-Market), I only have two successfull transaction so far (a buy-side and a bilateral transaction). However, I have quite a nice list of buy-sides (6) where our client ended up as a runner-up and I also have 3 stranded sell-sides that were pulled just before entering the market.

So my question would be, can I write about those buy-side mandates I worked on and where my client (without disclosing its name) ended up as a “runner up”/came close but just lost at the end? e.g. “Advisor to the runner-up during the sale process of [Asset X/Company Y] (EV: c.[x])”. Or is this an absolute no go?
Would use the CV to apply at a BB or mid-market PE.

Thanks in advance!

By: Hill

Hill — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 03:46:52 +0000

In reply to M&I - Brian. Thanks Brian. Sent. Addressed to Nicole.

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 02:21:14 +0000

In reply to Hill.

I just tried the contact form, and it seemed to work, but if it’s still not working for you, please send a message to coaching@mergersandinquisitions.com

By: Hill

Hill — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:29:36 +0000

Hi Brian,

I was trying to contact through the “contact me” form on your coaching service page for some personal questions. But I can not send the inquiry. Can you please suggest how I can get in touch please?

Thanks

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:59:51 +0000

In reply to SC. I don't think it really matters, but you are taking a risk if you list every single transaction because they could ask you anything about any of them. If you limit the set of transactions to the ones you know best, you can answer interview questions more easily.

By: SC

SC — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 21:23:44 +0000

For the transaction page – do you think it makes sense to just list all transactions that one has worked on instead of highlighting a few?

A senior associate / junior VP should’ve worked on way more deals than what’s included in the template, and major transactions can be highlighted in the resume (first page) anyway

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:16:42 +0000

In reply to Veronicah.

I would recommend using some of the tips in these articles:

https://mergersandinquisitions.com/breaking-into-investment-banking-accountant/
https://mergersandinquisitions.com/audit-to-investment-banking/

By: Veronicah

Veronicah — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 15:29:24 +0000

Hi,

I have a question am graduating in May 2021 with MBA focus in finance. I’m interested in moving to investment banking . My previous work experience (accounting) is not in banking and am wondering how I can write my resume to apply for Associate program Investment banking Associate. Please advise how I can tailor the resume

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Tue, 26 May 2020 00:08:18 +0000

In reply to Habit.

I would start by reading this article: https://mergersandinquisitions.com/how-to-get-into-investment-banking/

Because you probably don’t have a realistic path into IB without completing an MBA first. And if you already have something like 10-15+ years of experience, it may not even be possible with an MBA.