Some banks only work in one industry. If you know exactly what you love, they can be a great place to start, because every deal is in your sector and your knowledge counts from day one.
The firms
| Firm | Industry |
|---|---|
| Leerink Partners | Healthcare and life sciences |
| Ziegler | Healthcare, senior living, education, non-profits |
| FT Partners | Fintech |
| Allen & Co. | Media and technology |
| Telsey Advisory Group | Consumer and retail |
Qatalyst Partners is also a single-industry firm (technology), but it's big enough to sit with the elite boutiques.
Who they suit
People with a real, specific interest, ideally backed by their degree or experience. A biology graduate at a healthcare bank, someone who's built fintech products at a fintech bank. That's the CV these firms read most carefully.
What the CV needs
- Your sector knowledge, first. Don't bury the degree or the lab project. Lead with it.
- Proof you understand the business side. A stock pitch, a view on a recent deal in the sector.
- The usual banking basics: one page, a grade, numbers.