The TRADE

JANUARY 22, 2025

I spent the first 20 years of my career at the global bulge bracket banks, first in investment banking and then on the institutional equity desks, in a cross-asset and special situations role. What has your journey to the trading desk been like? We do some listed options more on the index side as hedging instruments.

Funds 59

Funds Capital Capital Market S&P 59

The TRADE

MAY 24, 2024

We have seen a stabilisation of money flows in recent months, global funds are returning to the UK, while we continue to see outflows (mostly to US) of domestic asset managers. Post-Mifid II we have sought to build a differentiated research and corporate broking product in the UK. The path of travel is very clear.

Bulge Bracket 52

Bulge Bracket Electronics Retail Trading 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For the right person, though, fixed income research can be even better than equity research, whether you’re at a bank, an asset management firm, a hedge fund, or a credit rating agency: Table of Contents: What is Fixed Income Research? Bond Types: How are corporate bonds different from government bonds?

Equities 59

Equities Debt Asset Management Recruitment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

All the bulge bracket banks in the U.K. Outside of IB, various asset managers, hedge funds, consulting firms, and trading firms also run some type of spring week program, but we’re focusing on banking here. Which Banks Offer Spring Weeks? run them, but so do many elite boutiques (Lazard, Evercore, PJT, etc.),

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Top Firms in Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking Most people would say the top investment banks are the bulge brackets and elite boutiques , at least for entry-level roles. It’s usually a 50-hour-per-week job , which is significantly better than the 60, 70, or 80+ hours required in IB.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Management Banking Bank 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 23, 2023

All the large investment banks – bulge brackets , elite boutiques , and middle-market firms – use internships as a recruiting tool for Analysts and Associates. But you could use the experience to aim for other finance roles, especially ones like equity research or corporate banking with less structured recruiting.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

We’ll return to this point later, but in finance, it’s more common to do a pre-MBA internship at a small VC/PE firm or boutique bank rather than a bulge bracket bank. However, you might be competitive for investment banking, asset management, or consulting roles, and a pre-MBA internship could help with those.

IT 59

IT Investment Banking Recruitment Finance 59