CFA Finance Investment Banking 
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. In my view, corporate finance jobs are not ideal “stepping stone roles.”
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.
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Mergers and Inquisitions
MARCH 27, 2024
If you go by most online discussions, investment banking spring weeks in the U.K. are as essential as oxygen or high grades if you want to work at a large bank. Banks are also to blame because they now market spring weeks to students as young as 16. What Do You Do in a Spring Week? Are you personable?
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. What many young professionals don’t take into account are the SIE or Series exams that you are required to take to become certified as an investment banker.
OfficeHours
JULY 11, 2023
Literally anything that shows you’ve done some homework and diligence on said firm and that shows your intellectual curiosity ABOUT ANYTHING… talk about Wimbledon and Nadal potentially retiring as far as I care — just hope that they care about tennis (which many ppl in finance do so I’m sure you’ll be safe). What are the SIE and Series exams?
OfficeHours
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
For those of us embarking on careers in finance, including myself, the unease accompanying economic downturns and market volatility is all too familiar. 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.
Mergers and Inquisitions
DECEMBER 6, 2023
There are only a few dozen large funds in this category worldwide, but they’ve greatly impacted the markets and finance careers. Multi-manager hedge funds promise investors solid risk-adjusted returns with low volatility; no matter what the broader market does, you’ll make money if you invest in them.
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