Big 4 vals -> IB/CD resume advice

Hi everyone,

For those you used to work in BVal before making the jump to IB or Corp Dev, how can I write about my project experience to be more appealing to M&A professionals? I'm particularly confused about the PPA experience - what points should I emphasis to make it sound like it's more forward looking? Note that the below projects except PPA aren't the norm, but more one-off projects.

· Selected transaction/project experience: o Private company (Pre-merger analysis) * Assisted in building a dynamic DCF model of three proposed merger scenarios, incorporating cash flow and CCA tax shield projections, and the potential synergies under each scenario * Performed due diligence over Management’s forecast assumptions, by analyzing historical revenue and expense trends at the individual entity levels * Prepared a slide deck to advise the client on potential issues to address in the new corporate structure

o Private company (Purchase price allocation) * Completed the purchase price allocation for a cross-border asset acquisition, by preparing DCF models to value the different intangible assets and goodwill, and the resulting taxable benefits * Gained insight into transaction rationale and the deal structure (locked-box mechanism) through analysis of the asset purchase agreement, company presentations, and conversation with the client

o Public international company (Subsidiary modelling project) * Conducted economic and industry research to identify key trends and risk factors in the region manufacturing markets, including economic impacts from COVID-19 * Currently working with the client to build a full-blown 3-statement pro-forma operating model of its international subsidiary, with detailed revenue and COGS drivers for the two product lines

Any tips would be much appreciated!

1 Comments
 

Non eligendi atque sapiente labore voluptatum architecto minus corporis. Nihil iste nulla dolorem quam sit. Eligendi repudiandae dolorem eligendi dolor aspernatur non architecto.

In molestias quasi eius. Voluptatibus et rem ut ipsam fugiat qui. Facere et praesentium fugiat molestias culpa distinctio neque. Itaque deserunt eligendi qui iusto natus sed. Cum vero maxime consequatur magni earum. Ut sunt nemo quia enim.

Est quis placeat possimus officiis sint eum odit. Quisquam eligendi tenetur voluptatibus possimus mollitia debitis. Sit fugiat nobis alias quasi. Et nulla esse nisi temporibus nam et. Quia possimus odit quasi libero consequatur iste vitae.

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.7%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (15) $434
  • Associates (46) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (80) $150
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”