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The Harrison Rush/Fire Drill Weekly Wrap-Up

A Brief, Reliable, Rundown of the Investment Banking Recruiting Market.

April 01, 2025

MARKET UPDATE

There is a moderate flow of hiring at the investment banks. Much of the hiring is a result of natural turnover, such as people leaving after they get their bonus. Global investment banking fees fell 4.8% in the past twelve months, and the deal total has fallen 25% in 2025, which is a 20-year low (Dealogic, Reuters). A few megadeals were announced last week, giving a renewed sense of optimism as we head into Q2. Associates and junior VPs are in demand in TMT, M&A, Power and Utilities, and Healthcare. Managing Directors in Infrastructure Software and B2B software are also needed. Strategic and Financial Sponsors have cash and want to do deals, but uncertain federal policies and geopolitical concerns are causing anxiety in the markets. We expect things to become clearer in the next couple of months, which will result in an increase in sell-side & buy-side M&A.

Managing Director -Infrastructure Software

Managing Director Software -We are a leading middle-market private equity fund seeking a dynamic and experienced Managing director.

jobs.crelate.com/portal/harrisonrush/job/qu4pucifx9m81kob431m5kepwh

Vice President Biopharma

Here’s a detailed job description for a Vice President (VP) in Biopharma Investment Banking — tailored to how it's typically structured at a bulge bracket or boutique investment bank: Job Title:...

jobs.crelate.com/portal/harrisonrush/job/dj4p84funxxbhqoe3331bffh4w?crt=1743520085059

Vice President Tech M&A

The Vice President must have a track record of closed Public to Public M&A. The ideal candidate should come from Bulge Bracket or Elite Boutique.

jobs.crelate.com/portal/harrisonrush/job/3wrkdtbjgtps8kfyzytf8geqwr?crt=1738681847699

Associate Tech M&A

The Associate must have 1+ years of tech M&A experience from a middle market or bulge bracket bank.

jobs.crelate.com/portal/harrisonrush/job/u5o96jkw3k8eqdq6bakserdrcy?crt=1736963900969

Vice President Electronics & Semiconductors

The Vice President (VP) of Semiconductors and Electronics Investment Banking will play a key leadership role in driving client engagements and executing transactions within the...

jobs.crelate.com/portal/harrisonrush/job/bnuusd5t3kq3jy3tqanhtompfw?crt=1738682278554

Vice President IT Services

Leading Global Bank is looking for a VP with experience in IT Services Investment Banking. The candidate will work on SaaS, Data and Analytics, and Cloud Services

jobs.crelate.com/portal/harrisonrush/job/eo7urjugoy5497sory3y9oay5e?crt=1738682144264

Associate Digital Infrastructure

An Investment Banking Associate role focused on digital infrastructure M&A and capital markets can be an exciting opportunity. Here are some key areas to consider for success in this role: skills and...

jobs.crelate.com/portal/harrisonrush/job/nzhepb1c3hfwtgh8r9ifdxg81a?crt=1739300350111

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