1 Jobs in the Investments Industry II: Investment Management Bryan
But are summer interns just miniature versions of Lloyd? Is the internship just a matter of getting abused repeatedly, fetching coffee and ? Or do you ever get to do anything interesting (or NOT use Excel in a given day)? I’m afraid you’ll be buried in Excel most days. So forget about that one for now. But what you’ll be doing as a Summer Analyst is very simple:…
Kotak Investment Banking is a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, one of India s leading banking and financial services organizations with a consolidated net worth of Rs. 22, 153 crore (approx US$ 3.5 billion) as on March 31, 2015. Kotak Investment Banking is a leading full-service investment bank in India, offering integrated solutions encompassing high-quality…
How does the world of finance look when you have just decided to quit? The other day an email came in to the blog, saying: For the past two years I have been working as a junior M&A [mergers and acquisitions ] banker for one of thebulge bracketbanks in Canary Wharf. I have decided that this job is not for me. Would love to share my experiences. We re…
Choosing a career path may be stressful, but fret not. Whether you’re still in college or just starting your first job, you have your entire professional life ahead of you. Congratulations! The possibilities are endless. However, the first few years of your career will likely dictate your career path, income potential, as well as your personal life. A little…
Barclays Plc is planning to raise pay for junior investment bankers as the bank seeks to retain talent, said two people with knowledge of the matter. Some Barclays junior employees are set to receive an increase of 20 percent to 40 percent in salary and bonuses, said two people familiar with the plans, who asked not to be identified because the move isn’t public…
She got in touch writing that one perspective missing from your blog is that of recent MBA graduates who still are extremely enamoured by the glamorous world of mergers and acquisitions. While all of us have heard the stories and read standard books like City Boy and Monkey Business, one really thinks it can t be that bad. But the typical life of an MBA associate…
The Group Audit (GA) function comprises over 700 staff located in our four hub locations New York, London, Frankfurt, Singapore and 26 other countries across the globe. The function is a professional, business focused, proactive risk-based global audit team that operates with transparency, integrity and independence, and assists the Bank’s business and infrastructure…
The typical investment bank is operated in a rigid, strict hierarchy, more so than most corporate or financial institutions. In his book How to Be an Investment Banker: Recruiting, Interviewing, and Landing the Job,Andrew Gutmann likens the structure to the military; rank means a great deal, and there is even a distinct social status between some titles. There…
Competing in NIBC allows Undergraduate and Graduate students to distinguish themselves and attain international recognition from their peers and senior industry professionals. Competitors will utilize and develop corporate finance analysis, financial modeling, and pitching skills which are essential for a successful career in investment banking. NIBC’s objective…
When a company plans on going public, the underwriter and its legal counsel are required to undertake a rigorous investigation of the company that intends to offer public shares. This is referred to as the due diligence investigation. The goal of the due diligence investigation is to understand fully the business of the company, the risks and problems facing…
The well-connected investment bank wants better connections with Pacific Northwest companies, and not just the big fish. Also, Vancouver home prices are so high the provincial government is offering to help residents muster a down payment when they buy. By Seattle Times business staff Goldman Sachs executives are packing their bags and relocating to Washington…
A boutique is a small financial firm that provides specialized services for a particular segment of the market. Boutique firms are most common in the investment management or investment banking industries. These firms may specialize by industry, client asset size, banking transaction type or other factors to address a market not well-addressed by larger firms…
Banking is full of terms and concepts that can be difficult to comprehend. Even common ones have features that may not be obvious. But with banking and finance such an important part of our daily lives, taking the time to learn some new phrases — or understand old ones better — could yield profitable results. Starting with No. 10, here’s a countdown of 10 essential…
“If your enemy is superior, evade him. If angry, irritate him. If equally matched, fight, and if not split and reevaluate. “ -Sun Tzu Ah, yes – the infamous investment banking interview. There’s nothing quite as unnatural as being locked in a room for 30 minutes with hostile bankers asking you obscure technical questions and grilling you on your background. But…
Underwriting is the process by which investment bankers raise investment capital from investors on behalf of corporations and governments that are issuing either equity or debt securities. The word underwriter originally came from the practice of having each risk-taker write his name under the total amount of risk he was willing to accept at a specified premium…
As an Investment Banking intern you will undergo an intensive ten-week introduction to our business and firm. While a background in finance or accounting is not required, you should be comfortable with numerical computation and have a demonstrable interest in working in financial services. What You Would Be Doing Our Summer Analyst and Associate Programs allow…
As one of the top career choices for new graduates, you may be tempted to give investment banking a try. The allure of a six-figure salary in you re early 20s and being immersed in Wall Street culture can be enticing when you re fresh out of business school. But even if you possess the rare combination of education, experience and enthusiasm that could land you…
“I notice you’ve done a lot of interviews with readers in emerging markets and other developing countries, but what’s so special about them? I get the basics from what you’ve written, but why are they important? What’s the big deal about emerging markets? “ You raise a good point: there have been lots of interviews about different groups and regions, but never…
A business owner must assess the skills and experience of the professionals they are considering hiring when completing an M&A transaction. It is important to consider the following attributes: Track record of success - What is their closing ratio? Regional focus - Do they have the reach and network to find the best buyers? Industry expertise - Do they…
Ever wondered how on Earth all the different components and stages of a trade fit together? There’s a well-oiled infrastructure machine that carries through the trade life cycle for literally trillions of trades – every day! Here’s an explanation of the key stages of the trade life cycle… We start with our investors. An investor (either an individual who invests…
Thinking of taking an MBA in order to get a job in investment banking? These are the business schools most likely to land you the job. Is it worth going back to school for an MBA? It’s no secret that the love affair between MBAs and investment banks is on rocky grounds. There’s a debate about who dumped who, but fewer MBAs are choosing to go into investment banking…
When Dave finally calls it a day and leaves his downtown employer on a Friday night at 9 p.m., he doesn’t officially log off of his computer. That’s because the 24-year-old from Chelsea knows that by the following morning — yes, a Saturday — he’ll be back in the office sporting a suit and tie. “In investment banking, that’s what you do. Working on Saturdays is…
Anyone who is seriously considering a career in investment banking should already know that it’s a competitive industry to break into and preparation should begin as early as year one of university, if not before. Haydn, an economics student at the London School of Economics, realised this within days of starting university. ‘It came as a surprise that having…
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For four days there has been a distinct buzz permeating the streets of San Francisco as the 35th J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference took over the city. At the Westin St. Francis, clients, investors and company executives learned, networked, discussed and connected. We’ve heard from more than 300 industry leaders and CEOs highlighting exciting progress in areas…
There will always be a need for municipalities and other public entities to raise debt and have access to the capital markets, so the chances of it disappearing are essentially non-existent. At the worst, I think there might be some consolidation in the industry, and I know at least on the west coast, there are rumors of shedding some of its PF businesses though…
