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What's The Big Deal?

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Get the view from the inside. Every week, Graham Smith (ex-Ares) and Deborah Taylor (ex-Barclays) take a look at Wall Street’s headline-grabbing deals.

From mega-mergers and hostile takeovers to complex private credit transactions, they break down the why, the how, and the who behind the numbers.

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Q1 2026 just delivered the most mega-deals in a single quarter, ever!

But not every deal in this bumper period is one to celebrate. 

This week Deborah and Graham break down what's driving the surge in $10BN+ transactions, then go deep on one of the... more

The $2 trillion private credit industry is facing its first real stress test as record redemption requests collide with the asset class’s inherent illiquidity. 

This tension is raising urgent questions about disclosure transparency, loan valuations ... more

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Episode: Will AI Replace Wall Street Investment Banking Jobs?

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Graham Smith
Host with private credit and private market background; ex-Ares; brings private market perspective to deal analysis.
Deborah Taylor
Co-host with investment banking and public markets perspective; ex-Barclays; provides insights from banking and capital markets experience.

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Will AI Replace Wall Street Investment Banking Jobs?
Q: What should new graduates or junior bankers focus on to stay relevant in an AI-augmented environment?
Develop a strong grounding in underlying financial concepts, be proficient with AI tools, and continuously learn how to integrate AI outputs with human judgment to ensure accuracy and context in decision-making.
Will AI Replace Wall Street Investment Banking Jobs?
Q: Do you think AI will replace analysts, or will it change the skillset required for analysts and bankers?
AI will not replace analysts in the near term; instead, it will shift the analyst role toward higher-value, judgment-based work, with routine tasks becoming more productive and scaled through AI, while foundational knowledge and validation remain crucial.
Will AI Replace Wall Street Investment Banking Jobs?
Q: Where do you see the current state of AI tools in Excel and financial modeling right now?
Tools are capable of starting and guiding model-building from templates, but they still require clear data sources and human oversight to avoid hallucinations and errors; they are not yet capable of finishing complex, error-free models without human input.

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This series centers on high-profile deals, mergers, and private credit with a Bitcoin-like focus on the mechanics, players, and incentives behind big market moves. Episodes frequently unpack mega-mergers, IPOs, and financing strategies, often contrasting private and public market dynamics, and weighing regulatory, leadership, and timing considerations. Notable threads include deep dives into valuation nuances, the role of banks and financing structures, and the practical implications for investors, founders, and deal teams. The hosts blend hands-on Wall Street experience with cautions about over-reliance on technology or models, offering a pragmatic view of what drives deal outcomes and market sentiment. A distinctive aspect is the frequent... more

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