About Mergers & Mindsets
All-In-One Platform for Investment Banking Insights and Training
Mergers & Mindsets is a comprehensive platform tailored for individuals looking to break into Investment Banking or for those currently working within the industry. Established by a seasoned banker with a background at a top-tier Bulge Bracket Investment Bank, the mission is to share invaluable insights, knowledge, and resources to empower individuals within Investment Banking.
Our founder envisioned Mergers & Mindsets as a repository for preserving his insights, sharing invaluable lessons learned, and creating a comprehensive reference manual. Within our website, you will discover a wealth of content spanning diverse aspects of Investment Banking, including perspectives on industry dynamics, practical lessons, in-depth research, and training resources. Mergers & Mindsets serves as a complete reference guide, offering Investment Banking insights and training that encompass the entirety of the banking profession, designed to support and enhance your journey in Investment Banking.
Perspectives
Delve into the world of Investment Banking for answers to crucial questions: How can you steer clear of burnout? What strategies could have improved your journey? To the extent possible, how do you achieve a harmonious work-life balance? Discover your motivation, explore your best exits, and assess the value of your years spent in Investment Banking. Mergers & Mindsets offers valuable insights that extend beyond the confines of the profession itself.
Research
Mergers & Mindsets provides comprehensive insights into the world of Investment Banking. We commit to meticulous research and analysis to address the questions you have. Which universities consistently place the best for Investment Banking? To what extent does attending a target school impact career prospects? What are the common career trajectories for those exiting Investment Banking? How high is industry turnover? What does the salary progression curve look like throughout one’s career? With data-driven research at our core, Mergers & Mindsets offers in-depth analysis to provide you with a well-rounded understanding of these critical aspects and more within Investment Banking.
Training
Mergers & Mindsets is proud to provide an industry-leading, extensive free training program tailored for your success. Our comprehensive curriculum meticulously addresses every aspect necessary to break into the industry and maintain success within it. Throughout our program, you will gain invaluable skills in networking, interview techniques, financial modeling, and proficient use of Excel and PowerPoint, among other essential training. You will learn deep insights into accounting principles, valuation techniques, financial modeling methodologies, and the list goes on. The frameworks you will learn align directly with the frameworks taught at the most renowned investment banks.
Latest News
Mergers & Mindsets offers top-tier Investment Banking insights and training, while our newsletter simultaneously keeps you up-to-date. Our newsletter delivers the latest news and invaluable industry insights in a highly digestible format. We understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the rapidly evolving landscape of mergers, acquisitions, and finance. That’s why we provide our readers with a seamless and efficient way to access the most pertinent information, ensuring they remain well-informed and ahead of the curve.