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Visit evisors.com
to browse all finance, banking and M&A experts
who can help you with:
• Mock Interviews• Resumes & Cover Letters• Informational Interviews
…and more!
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Mergers & Acquisitions
featuring:
Christine FengCorporate Development at
Hosted by: Caitlin QuanEvisors Marketing & Operations Associate
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Agenda
1. About Christine
2. What is M&A?
3. A Career in M&A
4. Q&A
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About Christine
Work Experience• Corporate Development at Microsoft• Middle-market Private Equity at Rhone Capital• M&A Investment Banking at JPMorgan
Education• Harvard Business School
– General Management• Princeton University
– B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering– Certificate in Finance
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What is M&A?
M&A Investment Banking• Advise clients on strategic initiatives related to M&A (e.g.
acquisition, divestiture, merger, spin-off, joint venture)• Key responsibilities:
– Financial / valuation analysis and deal structuring – Transaction monitoring– Marketing and presentation materials
• Sample employers: JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley
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What is M&A?
Corporate Development (In-house M&A)• Provide deal expertise and independence to company
executives to increase shareholder value through structured M&A transactions
• Key responsibilities: – Source deals– Valuation analysis and deal structuring– Monitoring due diligence and integration planning – Negotiation and execution of the transaction
• Sample employers: Microsoft, Google, Cisco, GE
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A Career in M&A
Ideal M&A Candidate • Strong financial analysis and valuation skills• Self-motivated, self-starter• Attention to detail• Ability to work effectively in a demanding and fast-paced
environment• Executive presence
Preparing for the Interview• Demonstrated interest in the role / company / sector • Demonstrated financial knowledge and ability to discuss
valuation methodologies• Ability to discuss various deal considerations
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A Career in M&A
Career Path• Many M&A professionals have experience working for an
investment bank• Corporate Development teams often look for candidates with
prior M&A experience• Many potential career options (e.g. build a career in M&A
advisory or Corp Dev, transition to a business development or product role within a company, transition to a finance role, entrepreneurship)
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Book a One-on-One Session
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Christine FengCorporate Development at
Get help with:• Finance Informational Interview
• Finance Interview Practice…and more!
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Questions & Answers
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Questions & Answers
Question 1:
What are the main differences between your roles at Microsoft and JP Morgan?
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Questions & Answers
Question 2:
Did you meet any gender-specific difficulties working in the M&A sector?
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Questions & Answers
Question 3:
What are your tips in getting into private equity/M&A for someone with minimal experience?
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Questions & Answers
Question 4:
How technical are the M&A jobs? What skills do these professionals develop?
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Questions & Answers
Question 5:
As a first-year associate, do you interact directly with clients?
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Question 6:
Is extensive travel required for an M&A role?
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Question 7:
What professional organizations do you belong to? What kinds of resources do you suggest for professional development?
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