So, which major has the highest chance of getting you into investment banking? You might think that only undergraduates have to think about that one, but it comes up even when you’re that beyond that stage: when you go for Master’s or MBA degrees, you need to pick a concentration or major. You shouldn’t pick classes just to get into the industry – but you also…
We make it possible to move capital between those who need it - for example, to expand a company or build new infrastructure - and those who would like a return on investment. This contributes to global economic growth, helping millions of people to achieve their ambitions. What we do Our Investment Bank is made up of four key business lines: banking, markets…
For great photographs and the low down on the G20 Summit, Protests and Demonstrations visit The world faces a problem: recession and a spiraling fall in trade. The Economist puts it like this, “Trade is contracting again, at a rate unmatched in the post-war period. This week the World Trade Organisation (WTO) predicted that the volume of global merchandise trade…
Singapore (Listeni/ˈsɪŋɡəpɔːr/), officially the Republic of Singapore, and often referred to as the Lion City, the Garden City, and the Red Dot, is a global city and sovereign state in Southeast Asia and the worlds only island city-state. It lies one degree (137 km) north of the equator, at the southernmost tip of continental Asia and peninsular Malaysia, with…
Junior investment bankers and even mid-career-stage bankers may find that their compensation is a bit more stable year-to-year than managing directors who are used to robust seven-figure bonuses. Associates and VPs in the top 25% will do just fine this year. Bonus season is in full swing, but there isn’t a lot of excitement across Wall Street. While there are…
People really want to know what the rainmakers and heavy-hitters on Wall Street bring in. So what do banks pay their IBD managing directors in mergers-and-acquisitions? Even IBD managing directors in M&A who are on the lower end of the pay scale by Wall Street standards pull in a million dollars annually. It’s not enough to have bankers doing somersaults…
Our products and solutions provide flexible access to a wide range of investment opportunities across all asset classes. Products range from pooled Deutsche Bank Chicago, IL 4 Tg. Our products and solutions provide flexible access to a wide range of investment opportunities across all asset classes. Products range from pooled 11 Tg. Our goal is to deliver world-class…
Virtually every business student dreams of life as the managing director of a major investment bank, and it is easy to see why. Top investment banking directors can earn several million dollars per year, travel all over the world, and they get to see their names printed in publications such as The Wall Street Journal. In terms of respect, lifestyle and prestige…
While most of the interviews on this site have been with job seekers or with current investment bankers, today we’re going to change things up and speak with an investment banking and private equity recruiter who works at a well-known recruiting firm. You’re about to learn some little-known, highly valuable, and controversial information about the finance recruiting…
BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) provides corporates, financial institutions, and institutional investors with a complete range of products and services from daily banking needs to sophisticated investment banking solutions. CIB is a globally recognized leader in many areas of expertise including structured financing and derivatives…
One of the main business functions of an investment bank is to operate as an intermediary between companies that want to raise money by issuing securities, and individual and institutional investors who are willing to provide money in exchange for securities. Investment bankers advise companies on what kind of securities to issue, such as stocks or bonds, and…
Barclays Investment Bank offers comprehensive financial advisory, capital raising, financing and risk management services for corporations, governments and financial institutions worldwide. Their Banking teams are at the heart of their origination-led Investment Banking strategy. Applying deep expertise across sectors, regions and products, they create customised…
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Housing starts, new homes sales, existing homes sales: economic data that comes out of the housing sector has an enormous impact on consumer confidence and the economy s overall trajectory. The real estate market was historically thought to be a very safe investment; one that seemingly always moved higher. Then the great financial crisis of 2008 hit. That recession…
Imagine learning from the best professionals in the sector. If you want to develop your professional skills at Santander, now is the time. At Santander you will find the opportunity that best fits your interests and personal ambitions. We know how to recognise talent and drive, we will help you discover your professional goals and determine your career path…
The Goldman Sachs apprenticeship is a year-long programme that gives candidates the opportunity to gain vocational training at an investment bank whilst also completing an NVQ qualification at Hackney College. Since Goldman Sachs launched the scheme, apprentices have worked right across the firm, gaining experience in areas as broad ranging as technology, operations…
Chapel Hill, NC – The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce announced the 2012 Business of the Year award winners on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at its Annual Meeting held at the Sheraton Hotel in Chapel Hill. The winners for each award are as follows: The 2012 Chair’s Award for Public-Private Partnership is awarded to George Cianciolo and Rosemary Waldorf…
Leverage vast middle market investment banking knowledge and experience by working with the professionals on our team at Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors. Our staff of finance industry experts is ready to sit down with you and discuss your business’ objectives and pair you with solutions that will help you get there. As one of the leading M&A advisory firms…
SUDLEY house, Mossley Hill, Liverpool 18 architect : possibly John Casson or Thomas Harrison built : 1815 approximately English Heritage listed Grade II bequeathed to the City of Liverpool by the Holt family Sudley is a well preserved two hundred year old Liverpool mansion house. It was built around 1815 for the rich corn merchant Nicholas Robinson. In 1883 the…
Sri Lanka’s economy can bounce back from its weakest growth in six years and become the “Hong Kong of India” as the end of almost three decades of civil war boosts business opportunities, HSBC Private Bank said. Decades of fighting on the Indian Ocean island shackled its $32 billion economy, which according to figures released yesterday expanded 1.5 percent last…
Analysts hired in London are given general offers, then placed into one of the industry groups, regional coverage groups or Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). Opportunities are also available in our regional offices in Dubai, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, Madrid, Milan, Moscow, Paris, Stockholm, Tel Aviv and Warsaw. During the three-year program, Analysts…
Technology is at the core of almost every conversation I have with organizations in the insurance and banking industry as they look to optimize and transform their business operations. Interestingly, technology is no longer just an enabler for business optimization but fast becoming a disruptor of traditional business models and thus cannot be overlooked. It…
The operations division of an investment bank is most commonly referred to as the ‘back office’, suggesting that it’s essentially the cogs that keep the financial system running smoothly. This is true, but it’s also a vast and complex business area employing twice as many people as client-facing divisions of investment banking. If you delve into the world of…
Cover PowerPoint slides can be a desired element for effective presentations. This cover letter presentation from a girl who exposes the reasons why Citi should hire her as a Investment Banking Analyst . Everyone but us thinks this girl’s cover letter is a terrible example of what to do when applying to an investment bank. We think she’s impressive (and so did…
Our Investment Banking Department provides first class advice and execution to a wide range of corporates, financial sponsors and hedge funds around the world. Our competitive advantages include our global presence, depth of experience and broad product offering. With 2, client-facing professionals organized into country, sector and product teams, we have the…
The world of finance uses analyst in two confusing ways. It is the lowest rank in an investment bank – followed by associate, vice-president, director and managing director. But it can also mean someone who analyses things for a living. A sturdy man in his early 40s, he has been working as an analyst for over a decade. We meet in central London over a beer…
Investment banking is a specific division of banking related to the creation of capital for other companies, governments and other entities. Investment banks underwrite new debt and equity securities for all types of corporations, aid in the sale of securities, and help to facilitate mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations and broker trades for both institutions…