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- May 1, 2020
- 3 min
Why Investment Banking (IBD)?
Before jumping into this question, let’s point out an important distinction. Thousands of people work in investment banks. For example, according to a Google search, Goldman Sachs had over 36,000 employees in 2018. While all of those 36,000+ people worked at an investment bank, not all of them; and in fact, only a small percentage of them are actually investment bankers (i.e., folks working in the investment banking division, IBD). The rest work in different functions like te
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- Apr 3, 2020
- 3 min
Should you pursue a master’s degree? – perspectives from working in finance
Should you pursue a master’s degree if you were not successful in undergraduate finance recruiting? Or maybe you developed an interest in finance a bit later than your peers and are now considering a master’s degree to give yourself an opportunity to compete. Either way, this is a common dilemma that many students face. Of course everyone has unique circumstances, but here are a few general principles to consider before making the substantial commitment of pursuing a master’s
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- Mar 28, 2020
- 5 min
Interview Insights – Prime Brokerage Sales
Interview Insights is a series of interviews that we conduct with junior staff across major banks and other firms with the hope of providing job-seekers with first-hand information on what each role entails. The interviews are conducted on an anonymous basis so that the interviewees can share their thoughts freely. For the benefit of the audience, could you give an introduction to your current role? I currently work as prime brokerage sales at one of the bulge brackets in Hon
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- Aug 9, 2019
- 3 min
What is the difference in finance recruiting amongst Hong Kong, London, and New York City?
When applying for investment banking jobs, does it matter which office you apply to? The short answer is, absolutely. As a practical matter, this can be an incredibly important question. Of course if you’re from the United States, attending a target university, and really interested in a finance career, then New York City might be a no brainer. There are lots of situations, however, where it may not be as clear. Language Requirements and Immigration First, let’s consider two
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