Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

I’ve now been writing about finance careers for almost 20 years, and the topic of the CFA for investment banking never seems to die. I first criticized the CFA in a 2009 article , which generated a lot of angry comments. But earlier in 2023, the CFA Institute announced the biggest changes to the program since it started.

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CFA Investment Banking Banking Bank 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. not banks or investment firms). What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?

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Corporate Finance Finance Finance Corporation 105

OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

Investment banking is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance world. Investment banking is highly desirable due to its potential for high lifetime earnings, its interesting and impactful work, and it serves as a springboard for a career in finance. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.

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Investment Investment Banking Finance Finance 147

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

While everyone seems to know about equity research and trading stocks, fixed income research gets far less attention. Equity Research vs. Fixed Income Research Common Myths What Do You Do as a Fixed Income Research Analyst or Associate? Also, it can be quantitative or fundamental – or both! . –

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Equities Asset Management Debt Recruitment 59

OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

Written by a Top OfficeHours Female Coach When I first started my job in investment banking, I knew the first month or so would be training before I actually hit the desk and started working with my team. The Series exams refer to a variety of licensing exams that are commonly associated with investment banking and related fields.

Investment Banking 130

Investment Banking Banking Bank Middle Market 130

OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

When I first started my job in investment banking, I knew the first month or so would be training before I actually hit the desk and started working with my team. The Series exams refer to a variety of licensing exams that are commonly associated with investment banking and related fields. What are the SIE and Series exams?

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Investment Banking CFA Banking Bank 100

OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This could involve pursuing certifications relevant to your field, like CFA or Series exams, or expanding your knowledge in related areas, such as data analysis or programming. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.) You can also check our various course curriculums for different careers (i.e.

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