M&A Station

Season 1: Episode 1 with Richard Clarke

The conversation with Richard Clarke covers his 31-year career at KPMG and the evolution of corporate finance over the years. The conversation delves into the core of client interaction and the enjoyment of advisory roles, the differences in advising global financial institutions vs. owner-managed businesses, the importance of life outside the deal, the impact of AI on jobs and careers, and a rapid fire round to conclude the discussion. Takeaways * Longevity in a single firm * Evolution of corporate finance Client interaction * Advisory role Chapters * 00:00 Longevity in a Single Firm * 28:16 The Core of Client Interaction * 36:58 Life Outside the Deal * 44:26 Impact of AI on Jobs and Careers

Trailer: Welcome to M&A Station

M&A Station is the podcast for investment banking professionals who want honest conversations about the industry they work in. Hosted by Himanshu Singh, Founder of HSA Advisory and CorpFin Hub, each episode goes beyond deal league tables and market commentary into the careers, decisions, setbacks, and real lives of the people doing the work. From bulge bracket to boutique, junior to senior, UK to cross-border. This is IB without the polish.