Growth

Career Development

The Summer Career Audit for Investment Bankers

Aug 12, 2026

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6 min read

The Summer Career Audit for Investment Bankers

10 questions to help you reset, refocus, and return stronger in September

Peter Nieberg

Leadership

The Leaders Gen Z Will Actually Follow: 7 Behaviours That Matter More Than Pay

Jul 29, 2026

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8 min read

The Leaders Gen Z Will Actually Follow: 7 Behaviours That Matter More Than Pay

Why clarity, fairness, feedback, recognition, and psychological safety now separate the leaders people tolerate from the leaders people trust.

Peter Nieberg

What Private Equity Really Wants From Investment Bankers

Jul 22, 2026

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6 min read

What Private Equity Really Wants From Investment Bankers

A client-side masterclass on how VPs and Directors can build trust, add value, and win long-term PE relationships.

Peter Nieberg

Career Development

The Investment Banking Pyramid No One Shows You

Jun 24, 2026

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8 min read

The Investment Banking Pyramid No One Shows You

Where bankers really fall off between Analyst and MD, and how to avoid drifting out by accident

Peter Nieberg

Career Development

Why Great Executors Don’t Always Become Great Leaders

May 13, 2026

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6 min read

Why Great Executors Don’t Always Become Great Leaders

The uncomfortable transition from owning the work to leading through others

Peter Nieberg

Career Development

Origination: The Skill That Will Decide Your Career

Apr 1, 2026

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11 min read

Origination: The Skill That Will Decide Your Career

Execution built your career. Origination will decide whether it continues

Peter Nieberg

Career Development

The Most Successful Bankers Don’t Try to Fit In

Feb 11, 2026

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7 min read

The Most Successful Bankers Don’t Try to Fit In

Why authenticity not imitation is the real career accelerator in investment banking

Peter Nieberg

Career Development

By 2028, Most Investment Banking VPs Will Be in Trouble

Jan 28, 2026

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10 min read

By 2028, Most Investment Banking VPs Will Be in Trouble

How the VP role is changing and what separates future MDs from very senior execution resources

Peter Nieberg

Growth

Managing Up: The Skill No One Teaches. But Every Future MD Needs

Jan 13, 2026

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7 min read

Managing Up: The Skill No One Teaches. But Every Future MD Needs

At senior levels, influence not effort is the currency.

Peter Nieberg

Career Development

How Future Leaders Communicate in Investment Banking

Dec 16, 2025

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7 min read

How Future Leaders Communicate in Investment Banking

Say Less. Mean More.

Peter Nieberg

Career Development

What Sponsors Look For (That No One Tells You)

Dec 9, 2025

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6 min read

What Sponsors Look For (That No One Tells You)

If you want someone to bet on you. You need to know what they’re watching.

Peter Nieberg

Career Development

Top Performers Have Mentors. Future MDs Have Sponsors

Nov 26, 2025

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7 min read

Top Performers Have Mentors. Future MDs Have Sponsors

Mentorship helps you grow. Sponsorship gets you promoted.

Peter Nieberg

Career Development

Choosing the Right Sector: Your Key to Success in Investment Banking

Jun 11, 2025

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5 min read

Choosing the Right Sector: Your Key to Success in Investment Banking

How Sector Specialization Fuels Long-Term Growth and Competitive Advantage

Peter Nieberg

Career Development

Versatility and Skill Development: The Essential Edge in Investment Banking

May 21, 2025

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5 min read

Versatility and Skill Development: The Essential Edge in Investment Banking

In an industry that never stands still, neither should you.

Peter Nieberg

Career Development

The Gift of Hindsight: Lessons from Investment Banking Leaders

May 7, 2025

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4 min read

The Gift of Hindsight: Lessons from Investment Banking Leaders

The IB Leaders Club have asked 50+ leaders one simple question: “If you could go back and give one piece of advice to your younger self—what would it be?

Peter Nieberg

Career Development

The Keys to Successful Deal-Making in Investment Banking

Apr 15, 2025

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5 min read

The Keys to Successful Deal-Making in Investment Banking

What separates good deals from great ones? The answer lies in a mix of technical expertise, relationship building, and strategic thinking.

Peter Nieberg

Growth

Mentorship: The Cornerstone of Investment Banking Success

Mar 17, 2025

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5 min read

Mentorship: The Cornerstone of Investment Banking Success

What does it take to excel in investment banking? A mentor could be the key to unlocking your potential.

Peter Nieberg

Leadership

Interview with Larry Grafstein – Deputy Chairman – RBC

Jan 10, 2025

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5 min read

Interview with Larry Grafstein – Deputy Chairman – RBC

The Investment Banking Leaders Club sat down with Larry Grafstein, an industry legend to discuss his career and journey to the top.

Peter Nieberg

Growth

The Summer Career Audit for Investment Bankers

The Leaders Gen Z Will Actually Follow: 7 Behaviours That Matter More Than Pay

What Private Equity Really Wants From Investment Bankers

The Investment Banking Pyramid No One Shows You

Why Great Executors Don’t Always Become Great Leaders

Origination: The Skill That Will Decide Your Career

The Most Successful Bankers Don’t Try to Fit In

By 2028, Most Investment Banking VPs Will Be in Trouble

Managing Up: The Skill No One Teaches. But Every Future MD Needs

How Future Leaders Communicate in Investment Banking

What Sponsors Look For (That No One Tells You)

Top Performers Have Mentors. Future MDs Have Sponsors

Choosing the Right Sector: Your Key to Success in Investment Banking

Versatility and Skill Development: The Essential Edge in Investment Banking

The Gift of Hindsight: Lessons from Investment Banking Leaders

The Keys to Successful Deal-Making in Investment Banking

Mentorship: The Cornerstone of Investment Banking Success

Interview with Larry Grafstein – Deputy Chairman – RBC

Investment Banking Leaders Club

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