Joining a BB in LDN (JPM, MS, GS) as an SA in their M&A team, any insights on how to prep?
Heard the team was doing a lot of UK P2Ps, carve-outs, spin-offs atm. How can I hit the ground running in this role? Anything to be aware of?
Prev experience RX EB, MF PE, MBB
Thanks
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