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Navigating Investment Banking Superdays: A Comprehensive Guide

Investment Banking Superdays are a critical part of the investment banking recruitment process. They are often the final stage following networking sessions, phone screens, and initial interviews, where candidates get a chance to showcase their knowledge, skills, and experience in …

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How to Answer “Why This Firm?” and “Why Investment Banking?” in Interviews

Hi, I’m Ryan F., an investment banking and private equity coach. I’ve helped hundreds of candidates navigate the IB recruiting process, from writing cover letters to mastering technicals, and one of the biggest stumbling blocks I see is answering the …

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Alumni Spotlight: Marissa Crespo ’20

Pronouns: She/Her

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Policy Studies (double major) with a Certificate in Financial Policy and Analysis

Location: New York, NY

Title: Assistant Vice President, Securities Services
Employer: Citigroup

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Alumni Connections

Gavin McGill

Alumni, Finance Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Wealth Management Intern Merrill Lynch
Meet Gavin

Ella Cushman

Alumni, Finance Alumni
  • Boston, MA
  • Investment Operations Associate, Special Situations Bain Capital
Meet Ella

Abigail Size

Alumni, Finance Alumni
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Manager Performance Management M&T Bank
Meet Abigail

Tom Orecchio, CFA, CFP

Alumni, Finance Alumni
  • Westwood, NJ
  • Chief Executive Officer Modera Wealth Management
Meet Tom

Brianna Dacey

Alumni, Finance Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Associate Private Banker Wilmington Trust
Meet Brianna

Colin Caneff, CFA

Alumni, Finance Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Investment Analyst ABS Global Investments
Meet Colin

Benedetto Aloi

Alumni, Finance Alumni
  • Huntington, NY
  • Commercial Finance Analyst Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Meet Benedetto

Morgan Nobles

Alumni, Finance Alumni
  • West Chester, PA
  • High Net Worth Onboarding Specialist Vanguard
Meet Morgan

Ryan Kyaw Zayar Lin

Alumni, Finance Alumni
  • Yangon, Myanmar
  • Analyst Delta Capital Myanmar
Meet Ryan Kyaw Zayar

Ryan Bressner

Alumni, Finance Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Senior Associate - Software Equity Research Morgan Stanley
Meet Ryan

Amanda Schwartz

Alumni, Finance Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Institutional Municipal Bond Sales UBS
Meet Amanda

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