Derek Loosvelt

Derek Loosvelt is Vault's senior finance editor. Derek has a BS in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA in creative writing from the New School. His writing has appeared in several online and print publications. Previously, he worked in investment banking as an M&A analyst and associate.
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Should Employees Be Able to Keep Working Remotely Post-Covid?
How should employers engage with employees who want to work remotely after Covid? And how should employees speak with their managers if they want to keep working from home?
Which Wall Street Firms Are Best for Racial and Ethnic Diversity?
In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting the five firms that topped our 2021 ranking of the Best Banking Firms for Racial & Ethnic Diversity.
3 Essential Job-Search Strategies for International Students in 2021
Now that Biden is in office, are there new job-search strategies international students should be using? We spoke with career expert Marcelo Barros to find out.
25 Best Investment Banks to Work For in 2021
Based on our survey of more than 3,000 banking professionals, here are the 25 best investment banks to work for in 2021.
How to Train Your Brain to Work Better and Faster
These brain-training tips from brain surgeon and CNN correspondent Sanjay Gupta can improve your creativity, productivity, and efficiency.
How Will a Biden Presidency Affect International Students' Job Search?
We spoke with international student career expert Marcelo Barros to get a sense of how a Biden presidency will affect international students’ U.S. job search.
How the Trump Administration's New H-1B Wage-Increase Rule Affects International Students
In the wake of a new rule raising the wages that employers must pay H-1B visa holders, we spoke to international student career expert Marcelo Barros.
4 Tips for Writing Tighter Cover Letters
To help you writer more concise cover letters, here are four tricks that will tighten up your prose and make employers read to the end.
Q&A with Harris Williams Investment Banking Associate Bethel Hailemichael
We recently spoke with Bethel Hailemichael, an associate in the healthcare and life sciences group at global investment banking firm Harris Williams.
4 Ways to Invest in Mental Health Right Now
In honor of World Mental Health Day and its goal this year, here are four ways you can invest in mental health.