What Is a CIM in Investment Banking? (And Why It Actually Matters)

Key Highlights A CIM or Confidential Information Memorandum, is the main marketing document in an M&A deal.  Think of it as a 50–100 page PDF pitch deck that gets sent to potential buyers. It’s basically a company’s dating profile, but for M&A.  In plain English, a CIM is a detailed book that sells an entire … Read more

Will Investment Banking Be Replaced by AI? (Here’s the Real Answer)

The AI Hype is Real. But So is the BS. Will artificial intelligence kill your Wall Street career before it even starts? It’s the question echoing through business schools and analyst bullpens alike.  The hype is everywhere, from headlines declaring that “the worst part of a Wall Street career may be coming to an end” … Read more

Do You Need an MBA for Investment Banking?

So… Do You Really Need an MBA for IB? Is the MBA your ticket into investment banking, or just an overpriced detour?  The short answer is no! You don’t need one.  The long answer? It depends how late you are to the party.  If you locked in investment banking early, let’s say, via undergraduate internships … Read more

Does Investment Banking Require Math?

Many people imagine calculus equations and CFA Level III material when they think of finance. Let’s kill the myth upfront: investment banking doesn’t require advanced math. But it does require math confidence.  In reality, the math in investment banking is more about fast, practical arithmetic, much of it done in ExceL, rather than solving differential … Read more