We offer an entry-level two year program with the potential to stay on for a third year contingent upon performance. We seek to hire candidates who have excelled academically, and who will thrive working on fast-paced, exciting projects in a team environment. Our analysts come out of their two year program with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills that…
Investment banking is one of many profitable areas for the large global banks, particularly during boom times when they finance projects and advise on deals. The recent energy sector boom was long-lasting, but that is changing rapidly. Since last June the price of oil has fallen over 60% and natural gas is down about 45% since October 2014. (For more, see: OPEC…
I ve been seeing increasingly frequent discussion on the various boards over the similarities and differences between careers in banking and in trading. A lot of us can speak with authority about one of the two, but not many people can say they ve had first-hand experiences in both. I think it s important for us to be clear about the pros and cons of each of…
Headquartered in London, Cantor Fitzgerald Europe is an integrated, full-service investment bank serving growth companies in the UK and continental Europe. Our team offers clients deep sector expertise across a comprehensive range of services including corporate broking, corporate finance & corporate advisory, market making and sales & trading…
Our global network of investment banking professionals in the United States, Europe and Asia works in close partnership with clients to evaluate fundamental strategic issues. Our global team of bankers has substantial experience in advising public and privately owned businesses and private equity firms on a wide range of merger and acquisition transactions. We…
An investment banking analyst is an entry-level position at most investment banks and financial firms. The position is a stepping stone for further advancement and responsibility in banking. Investment analysts work with more senior members of the company on various investment banking transactions. The most common duties for investment analysts are producing…
He got in touch offering insights into compliance in financial firms as well as into algorithmic trading . A philosophy as well as business school graduate, he worked in compliance for seven years in a bank and then a brokerage before switching to academia, with interests in the anthropology of finance. He is a modest yet self-assured man in his early 30s…
Evercore is a premier independent investment banking advisory firm. We founded Evercore in 1995, on the premise that clients would be best served by an investment banking firm free of the conflicts of interest inherent to large, multi-product financial institutions. We believed our model would attract the most talented senior finance professionals to our firm…
A finance or business degree is a prerequisite for most jobs in finance, but what if you don t possess a finance degree and really want to work in this field? While it is more difficult for someone with a non-financial degree to secure a job in finance than it is for a candidate with one, there s still hope for the former. Every employer wants smart, committed…
Structuring is one of the more arcane jobs in banking. Itās also one of the most interesting. A senior structurer at Deutsche explains why itās a good career. Structurers manipulate financial DNA Even if youāre a student who wants to work in investment banking, you probably have a fair idea what M&A bankers or sales and trading professionals do on a day-to-day…
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āCan you tell me exactly what I have to do to get into finance? There must be a combination of grades, certifications, internships, and activities that will guarantee me a spot at Goldman Sachs, right? Give me the magic bullet solution for breaking in!ā Ah, another day, another email. And if you donāt believe that questions like this come in all the time, just…
A Day in the life of an investment banking: learn what a banker does throughout the day. Submitted from a Street of Walls Contributor: 8:30am: Wake up and immediately check Blackberry. Generally, there will be three or four emails from MD/Director/VP who have reviewed a version of the materials sent out the night before. After reading emails and responding (if…
Peter Sanderson, Managing Director, is the Co-Head for the Financial Markets Advisory ( FMA ) team and the Chief Operating Officer for BlackRock Solutions ( BRS ) within the EMEA region. He is a member of the EMEA Executive Committee, EMEA Operating Committee, EMEA Risk and Controls Committee and the BRS Operating Committee. Mr. Sanderson s service with the firm…
Analyst: person who studies an industry sector and makes BUY, HOLD and SELL recommendations. Also, a different term referring to entry-level career position in many investment banks. Asset: an item with economic value that is owned or controlled by an individual, business or government. Bear: investor who sells believing prices will fall. Bid price: the price…
Everyone hears a lot about investment banking while in school, and it seems to be the coolest thing since the wheel. The point of this post is not to bash on sellside, but just to give an idea of why many people prefer the buyside. Equity Research A different industry Investment banking is really concentrated in a handful of major firms, with boutiques and regionals…
I ve graduated in Computer Science from a UK university with first class honours and trying to find a job in Finance (Investment Banking) sector, I ve applied to most for their IB / Trading positions and havn t got anywhere. (The psychometric tests results were good, that s out of question). I do realize that my undergraduate degree is unrelated to the field…
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Our New York office specializes in finding well qualified, senior accounting and finance professionals in the banking and financial services space as well as in the commerce industry. We work with national and international organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small and medium sized businesses. We also work extensively with global financial institutions…
MPs are concerned the Green Investment Bankās environmental purpose will be abandoned by the sale. Photograph: Alamy Caroline Lucas criticises proposed sale to Macquarie due to Australian firmās āappalling track record of asset-strippingā MPs from across the parties raised concerns about the proposed sale in the House of Commons, after, co-leader of the Green…
How much will you really earn working in a āfront officeā job (eg. in M&A and sales and trading) in an investment bank in London? And do some banks pay more than others? Emolument.com the real time pay data provider has pulled the numbers from the pay submissions of 5, 500 banking professionals working in London. Emolumentās verdict on the median pay…
Fund Raising: There is no shortage of options for businesses wishing to raise funds, but selecting the optimal structure is challenging. Raising finance to fund expansion plans means examining a wide range of issues and answering a complex set of questions. Our Team can enhance value through the delivery of strategic advice and execution services to corporations…
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Trainee Investment Banking Headhunter Location: London (City), New York, Hong Kong or Dubai Salary: Ā£23, - Ā£26, 500 Basic (or equivalent)+ Attractive commission scheme, paid monthly. Ā£45, on target earnings Yr 1, Ā£80, Yr 2 The new researcher will work along-side an experienced consultant who will mentor and guide them as they work their way to becoming a junior…
Ask a question directly relating to your interviewer s experience at the firm. If it s a 2nd year analyst: I bet you were in my shoes a few years ago - what initially attracted you to X bank? If it s a 3rd-year: I know that it seems to be a big trend these days to move into PE/HF/VC, but the fact that you re staying on as a 3rd year says a great deal about…
The Death of Vincent Foster By Michael Rivero Evidence Of A Cover-up INTRODUCTION This is the story that nobody dares touch. This is the story that ended my career in Hollywood back in 1994. Despite having reported the discovery of Dr. Hauts signed report confirming the existence of a second wound to Vincent Fosters neck, radio host Rush Limbaugh to this very…
Despite a changing economy, investment banking and law remain popular career paths for ambitious young people. Both careers offer the chance to make a lot of money right out of school. Moreover, prestige and upward mobility, two additional defining characteristics, attract the best and brightest into both investment banking and law. Because these career paths…
