MARKET UPDATE
NEW JOBS
It has been well-documented that deal flow is picking up, and 2025 is predicted to be a good year for Wall Street. We are in the beginning of a bullish M&A market. Here are a few things to consider:
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It is better to move at the beginning of a bullish market than at the tail of a cycle. The last in, first out scenario (LIFO) is real.
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The brand is important, but not everything. You don't work for the brand; you work for your boss. Mentorship & Culture are more important than brand.
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Trust is the biggest consideration when moving. Do you trust the people you work for? Trust your intuition. Trust yourself.
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Experienced associates/ VPs and directors need to factor in the runway for promotion. The market will slow down, and if there is no runway, you will not get promoted
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Associates need deal reps.
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Ask yourself if you are on the right platform for the coming wave of deal flow.
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