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…
2011 J.P. Morgan celebrates the 90th anniversary of the firmās presence in China. 2010 J.P. Morgan Cazenove becomes a wholly-owned part of J.P. Morgan, having originally operated as a joint venture between J.P. Morgan and the U.K. investment bank Cazenove. 2008 JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquires The Bear Stearns Companies Inc., strengthening its capabilities…
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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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…
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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…
If youāve dabbled in the markets or tried your hand at investing in recent years, youāve most likely heard the term āderivativeā tossed around. Maybe youāve heard money managers use the word to describe options based on assets such as stocks, while financial publications dive into the use of credit default swaps when writing about the 2008 financial crisis. The…
This is a great question that should have a straightforward answer. Unfortunately it doesn t, because these terms are overloaded in the real world. Let s start with the most common, basic definitions: Asset management - The management of a client s investments by a financial services company, usually an investment bank. The company will invest on behalf of its…
Distressed securities are financial instruments issued by a company that is near to or currently going through bankruptcy. As a result of the issuing company s inability to meet its financial obligations, these financial instruments have suffered a substantial reduction in value, but because of their implicit riskiness, they offer investors the potential for…
A: Private equity and investment banking both raise capital for investing purposes but tend to do so in very different ways. In some aspects, they can be thought of as pursuing the same goal from opposite directions. Private equity firms collect high-net-worth funds and look for investments in other businesses, while investment banks find businesses and then…
Now the company must writedown the value of the equipment down to $0. At the beginning of Year 3, the equipment is on the books at $80 after one yearās depreciation. Further, the company must pay back the entire loan. Income statement: The $80 writedown causes net income to decline $48. There is no further depreciation expense and no interest expense. Cash Flow…
The best advice I can give to students considering a career in investment banking is to speak to as many people from the industry, and to ask them as many questions, as possible. When I started university, I didn t know anything whatsoever about investment banking, but by talking to representatives at company presentations and recruitment events I gained some…
Most of the time it is really, really, really hard to break into emerging markets if youāre a foreigner with no experience in the country and no language skills. But there are a few exceptions, such as Mexico, India (sometimes), and yes: Singapore. Singapore itself is not an āemerging market, ā but when you work there you will be exposed to all the fast-growing…
An investment banking career provides great challenge, a chance to learn the ins and outs of corporate finance, and develop analytic skills that are useful in any business field. Investment bankers, with firms such as Goldman Sachs, Blackstone Group and Morgan Stanley, act as a link between the corporate world and the investor, whether an individual or an investment…
