This document provides an overview of career opportunities in investment banking. It describes the main divisions including the front office (revenue generating roles like investment banking, sales & trading), middle office (compliance, risk management), and back office (operations). It also outlines the differences between bulge bracket banks, middle market banks, and boutique banks. The main roles covered are investment banking, sales & trading, asset management, and equity research. It details the typical hierarchy within these divisions and average starting compensation for analysts.
Tollan Renner is pursuing a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis International Business School, expected in May 2016. He has relevant work experience as a real estate acquisitions analyst intern at Brookwood Financial Partners and as a financial and investment solutions representative at Fidelity Investments. His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Economics from the University of New Hampshire, where he graduated summa cum laude.
Mert Ülker is an accomplished senior research analyst and cross-asset strategist with over 25 years of experience in equity research, investment management, and strategic advisory. He has held leadership roles at several Turkish financial institutions where he developed cross-asset strategy, conducted fundamental analysis, and managed research teams. Ülker holds a Master's in Business Administration and is a CFA charterholder.
Final paper ppt mridul arora banking & finance Mridul Arora
The document summarizes a presentation on macro trends and approaches to pricing private equity transactions in emerging markets. It discusses factors influencing private equity pricing like economic outlook, capital market conditions, and risk diversification. It analyzes how these factors impact deal pricing in Asia and China. The presentation covers private equity terminology, investment stages, and provides statistics on deals, fundraising, GDP growth and standard deviations for various countries from 1999-2012. It concludes that emerging markets like Asia and China are attractive for private equity investments.
Navigator is an international consulting firm based in London and Athens that has advised on over 80 investment projects totaling €6 billion since 1995. It provides services throughout the investment cycle, including investment analysis, due diligence, business planning, post-investment support, and investment monitoring. Navigator has experience advising a wide range of clients on projects in various industries and regions.
From institutional investments to direct retail investmentsDrago Indjic
This document provides an overview of Dr. Drago Indjic's research interests and experience in quantitative finance and fintech. Some key points:
1. Dr. Indjic has over 25 years of experience in quantitative finance, asset management, and empirical analysis of ETFs and alternative beta strategies.
2. More recently, his research has focused on fintech applications, including developing digital investment agents to provide suitability, risk profiling, and life goals-based portfolio management.
3. He teaches courses on hedge funds, quantitative finance, fintech, and supervises MSc/PhD students researching investment engines, portfolio modeling, and new fintech business models.
This resume is for Melissa Fransen Prokop, who has over 8 years of experience in financial analysis, investment consulting, and portfolio management. She has held positions at Dimeo Schneider & Associates as an Institutional Investment Consultant, and at Bartlett & Co. as an Assistant Portfolio Manager and Portfolio Assistant. She also has experience as a Federal Funds Trader at PNC Financial Services. Her core competencies include quantitative analysis, investment strategy, financial modeling, and client satisfaction.
The document provides an overview of careers in finance, including the different types of finance entities and roles. It discusses the sell side which includes investment banks and commercial banks, and the buy side which includes finance companies, commercial banks, mutual funds, money managers, insurance companies, and hedge funds. It also outlines some of the functions on the sell side such as investment banking, sales and trading, and research.
Maxim Research Private Limited is an investment research KPO providing customized research to global clients. It has offices in Pune, India and provides research support across various asset classes including equities, fixed income, and investment banking. Its business segments include buy-side research, sell-side research, and customized research. It offers services such as financial modeling, valuation analysis, and news tracking and monitoring to hedge funds, asset managers, and brokerage firms. Maxim Research aims to provide seamless outsourcing, deep domain expertise, and cost savings to its clients.
Tollan Renner is pursuing a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis International Business School, expected in May 2016. He has relevant work experience as a real estate acquisitions analyst intern at Brookwood Financial Partners and as a financial and investment solutions representative at Fidelity Investments. His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Economics from the University of New Hampshire, where he graduated summa cum laude.
Mert Ülker is an accomplished senior research analyst and cross-asset strategist with over 25 years of experience in equity research, investment management, and strategic advisory. He has held leadership roles at several Turkish financial institutions where he developed cross-asset strategy, conducted fundamental analysis, and managed research teams. Ülker holds a Master's in Business Administration and is a CFA charterholder.
Final paper ppt mridul arora banking & finance Mridul Arora
The document summarizes a presentation on macro trends and approaches to pricing private equity transactions in emerging markets. It discusses factors influencing private equity pricing like economic outlook, capital market conditions, and risk diversification. It analyzes how these factors impact deal pricing in Asia and China. The presentation covers private equity terminology, investment stages, and provides statistics on deals, fundraising, GDP growth and standard deviations for various countries from 1999-2012. It concludes that emerging markets like Asia and China are attractive for private equity investments.
Navigator is an international consulting firm based in London and Athens that has advised on over 80 investment projects totaling €6 billion since 1995. It provides services throughout the investment cycle, including investment analysis, due diligence, business planning, post-investment support, and investment monitoring. Navigator has experience advising a wide range of clients on projects in various industries and regions.
From institutional investments to direct retail investmentsDrago Indjic
This document provides an overview of Dr. Drago Indjic's research interests and experience in quantitative finance and fintech. Some key points:
1. Dr. Indjic has over 25 years of experience in quantitative finance, asset management, and empirical analysis of ETFs and alternative beta strategies.
2. More recently, his research has focused on fintech applications, including developing digital investment agents to provide suitability, risk profiling, and life goals-based portfolio management.
3. He teaches courses on hedge funds, quantitative finance, fintech, and supervises MSc/PhD students researching investment engines, portfolio modeling, and new fintech business models.
This resume is for Melissa Fransen Prokop, who has over 8 years of experience in financial analysis, investment consulting, and portfolio management. She has held positions at Dimeo Schneider & Associates as an Institutional Investment Consultant, and at Bartlett & Co. as an Assistant Portfolio Manager and Portfolio Assistant. She also has experience as a Federal Funds Trader at PNC Financial Services. Her core competencies include quantitative analysis, investment strategy, financial modeling, and client satisfaction.
The document provides an overview of careers in finance, including the different types of finance entities and roles. It discusses the sell side which includes investment banks and commercial banks, and the buy side which includes finance companies, commercial banks, mutual funds, money managers, insurance companies, and hedge funds. It also outlines some of the functions on the sell side such as investment banking, sales and trading, and research.
Maxim Research Private Limited is an investment research KPO providing customized research to global clients. It has offices in Pune, India and provides research support across various asset classes including equities, fixed income, and investment banking. Its business segments include buy-side research, sell-side research, and customized research. It offers services such as financial modeling, valuation analysis, and news tracking and monitoring to hedge funds, asset managers, and brokerage firms. Maxim Research aims to provide seamless outsourcing, deep domain expertise, and cost savings to its clients.
The document outlines career opportunities in the field of finance. It discusses the wide range of opportunities available across industries and sectors of the economy. Some key skills required include analytical, quantitative, computer, and communication skills. There are two basic career paths: managerial finance and financial services. Managerial finance jobs include capital budgeting analyst and project finance manager. Financial services careers can be found in banking, securities, and insurance such as loan officer, stockbroker, and insurance underwriter positions.
Investment bankers play an important role in financial institutions by providing services like financial advisory, corporate finance, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising. They must have strong conceptual foundations in investment analysis, portfolio management, and risk management. The course covers topics like valuation techniques, pricing of securities, derivatives, portfolio theory, and financial statement analysis from an investment banker's perspective. Students will also learn about global capital markets, debt and equity instruments, risk management, corporate governance, and the life cycle of trades.
The document discusses opportunities in finance careers. It describes two main career paths: managerial finance and financial services. Managerial finance involves managing the finance function for businesses, and can lead to high-level executive positions. Financial services creates and sells financial products; many entry-level jobs in this field involve sales. A variety of positions are described for both paths, from entry-level roles to more advanced specialty roles requiring experience.
The document discusses the variety of career opportunities available in the lucrative and rewarding finance industry. Some of the potential career paths mentioned include banking, financial advising, investment banking, corporate finance, money management, real estate finance, and more. Many finance careers are accessible to those with business or finance degrees and strong analytical skills, though some fields like banking may require less formal education. Overall, the finance industry offers endless choices and high earning potential.
The document provides an overview of investment banking, including what investment banks do, their objectives, organization, opportunities, and roles within the industry. It discusses that investment banks raise capital for clients, advise on deals and restructurings, create and sell securities, and manage money for clients. It also outlines the various product areas and groups within investment banking and global markets.
This document is a curriculum vitae for Babanskiy Alexander that includes his personal details, work experience, education, languages, and additional activities. It summarizes his career working in risk management and credit analysis roles for several major Russian banks since 2006, most recently as a Risk Officer at ING Bank Eurasia since 2014. It also lists his education including a Master's degree from Umea University in Sweden and various training programs.
Richard Raaza has over 20 years of experience managing commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) and other asset portfolios totaling billions of dollars. Some of his accomplishments include growing a CMBS portfolio from $135 million to $2 billion for Webster Financial Corporation and co-leading analysis of investment opportunities for an $18 billion CMBS portfolio at Hartford Investment Management. He has extensive experience underwriting, pricing, and negotiating CMBS, CRE CDOs, and other complex asset classes. Currently he is a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Webster Financial Corporation where he manages multiple asset portfolios.
This resume is for Alexandre Zuricher, a Brazilian investment professional currently living in Ireland. He has over 10 years of experience in financial roles such as equity research analyst, investor relations analyst, and treasury analyst. He holds degrees in physics and financial engineering from Brazilian universities. He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and German with expertise in areas like financial modeling, equity research, and client relations.
Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals on investment decisions. They assess economic performance and determine a company's value by analyzing financial statements, commodity prices, sales, costs, and expenses to project future earnings. Financial analysts may work on the buy side, helping institutional investors make investments, or on the sell side, assisting brokers to market securities. They require knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, financial markets and instruments, and strong analytical and communication skills.
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This document provides information about obtaining fully solved assignments from an assignment help service. It lists the contact email and phone number and specifies that mailing should be preferred over calling except in emergencies. It then provides details of assignment programs and subjects available for the winter semester of 2013, including the program name, semester, subject code, credits, and marks for each. Students are instructed to answer all questions and notes are provided on formatting answers for questions of different mark values.
The document provides an overview of mutual funds, including what they are, their concept, types, objectives, advantages, disadvantages and how to buy one. A mutual fund is a professionally managed investment tool that pools money from investors to purchase securities like stocks, bonds, and money market instruments. The main types discussed are open-ended and close-ended funds, as well as equity, income, balance, money market, gilt and index funds.
Whitney E. Wilcher has over 10 years of experience in investment banking and financial analysis. She has worked as a Senior Analyst and Analyst at Wells Fargo Securities, where she identified investment opportunities, modeled transactions, and created pitch materials. She also has experience as a Financial Analyst for Metro Swim Shop, developing financial models and analyses. Currently, she co-founded and operates Get On The Street, a non-profit organization providing mentorship to underrepresented students seeking careers in financial services.
Bloomberg Assessment Test- University of FloridaTheBATUF
The document provides information about the Bloomberg Assessment Test (BAT), a standardized exam offered at universities that is used by over 1,500 employers to assess students' financial knowledge, skills, and abilities in areas such as economics, accounting, corporate valuation, and problem solving. It details the sections on the exam and provides the dates and registration link for students to take the exam at the University of Florida on June 20, July 11, and July 24. Completing the BAT allows students to receive a score report on their strengths and enter their profile into Bloomberg's talent pool for recruitment.
Charles Krueger is a hedge fund portfolio manager with over 25 years of experience in global markets, volatility arbitrage, risk management, and hedge fund development. He currently manages the equities and derivatives trading for a $700 million multi-strategy hedge fund. Previously he was a sales consultant and hedge fund manager focused on volatility arbitrage. Krueger has also held senior trading and risk management roles for several investment firms in Australia, Switzerland, and New York. He has an MBA from UCLA and is fluent in English, French and Russian.
Rajesh Krishnan Iyer is seeking a leadership role managing a global treasury team. He has over 20 years of experience in treasury operations, currently working as Regional Treasurer for Alstom India. Prior to this, he spent 14 years in treasury roles at IDBI Bank and General Electric, where he managed foreign exchange hedging, cash management, bank relationships, and investment portfolios. He is proficient in treasury systems and risk management with a focus on process simplification and regulatory compliance.
Portfolio management involves making investment decisions to match investments with objectives while balancing risk and return. It determines strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats across asset classes like debt versus equity, domestic versus international, and growth versus safety. A portfolio manager advises or directs a client's portfolio under a discretionary or non-discretionary agreement to manage the portfolio in line with the client's objectives and risk tolerance.
This document discusses different types of informal risk capital and venture capital for financing businesses at various stages of development. It outlines three main types of funding sources: early stage financing, development financing, and acquisition financing. The informal risk capital market, venture capital market, and public equity market are described as potential sources of funds, though public equity is generally only available for high-potential ventures. The stages of business development funding from seed/angel investors to venture capital to private equity are then explained in more detail.
Risk Dynamics offers a wide range of topics for both quantitative and qualitative profiles in banking and insurance, including topics on modelling in Credit, Market and Operational Risks, as well as Insurance Risks, Risk Appetite and Model Risk Management.
This document is a resume for Thomas A. Abildgaard providing his contact information, education background, finance experience, skills, campus involvement, and work experience. He is a candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Roger Williams University with a 3.79 major GPA and 3.39 overall GPA. His finance experience includes being an Associate Director for the Roger Williams University Student Investment Fund and a Student Investment Fund Manager. He has skills in Bloomberg, equity analysis, and various financial software. References are available upon request.
This document provides an overview of investment banking, including:
1) Investment banking involves assisting companies and governments in raising capital through activities like underwriting securities and advising on mergers and acquisitions.
2) Investment banks differ from commercial banks in that they do not take deposits but rather act as intermediaries in financial markets and provide advisory services.
3) Investment banks are organized into front, middle, and back offices, with the front office involving activities like investment banking, investment management, and sales and trading that interface with clients.
The document discusses the differences between finance and accounting careers. Finance focuses on decision making using financial statements, economics, statistics, and management. Common finance careers include commercial and investment banking, real estate, corporate finance, insurance, and consulting. The document then provides examples of main activities in various finance careers such as valuation, risk management, research, and portfolio management.
The document outlines career opportunities in the field of finance. It discusses the wide range of opportunities available across industries and sectors of the economy. Some key skills required include analytical, quantitative, computer, and communication skills. There are two basic career paths: managerial finance and financial services. Managerial finance jobs include capital budgeting analyst and project finance manager. Financial services careers can be found in banking, securities, and insurance such as loan officer, stockbroker, and insurance underwriter positions.
Investment bankers play an important role in financial institutions by providing services like financial advisory, corporate finance, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising. They must have strong conceptual foundations in investment analysis, portfolio management, and risk management. The course covers topics like valuation techniques, pricing of securities, derivatives, portfolio theory, and financial statement analysis from an investment banker's perspective. Students will also learn about global capital markets, debt and equity instruments, risk management, corporate governance, and the life cycle of trades.
The document discusses opportunities in finance careers. It describes two main career paths: managerial finance and financial services. Managerial finance involves managing the finance function for businesses, and can lead to high-level executive positions. Financial services creates and sells financial products; many entry-level jobs in this field involve sales. A variety of positions are described for both paths, from entry-level roles to more advanced specialty roles requiring experience.
The document discusses the variety of career opportunities available in the lucrative and rewarding finance industry. Some of the potential career paths mentioned include banking, financial advising, investment banking, corporate finance, money management, real estate finance, and more. Many finance careers are accessible to those with business or finance degrees and strong analytical skills, though some fields like banking may require less formal education. Overall, the finance industry offers endless choices and high earning potential.
The document provides an overview of investment banking, including what investment banks do, their objectives, organization, opportunities, and roles within the industry. It discusses that investment banks raise capital for clients, advise on deals and restructurings, create and sell securities, and manage money for clients. It also outlines the various product areas and groups within investment banking and global markets.
This document is a curriculum vitae for Babanskiy Alexander that includes his personal details, work experience, education, languages, and additional activities. It summarizes his career working in risk management and credit analysis roles for several major Russian banks since 2006, most recently as a Risk Officer at ING Bank Eurasia since 2014. It also lists his education including a Master's degree from Umea University in Sweden and various training programs.
Richard Raaza has over 20 years of experience managing commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) and other asset portfolios totaling billions of dollars. Some of his accomplishments include growing a CMBS portfolio from $135 million to $2 billion for Webster Financial Corporation and co-leading analysis of investment opportunities for an $18 billion CMBS portfolio at Hartford Investment Management. He has extensive experience underwriting, pricing, and negotiating CMBS, CRE CDOs, and other complex asset classes. Currently he is a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Webster Financial Corporation where he manages multiple asset portfolios.
This resume is for Alexandre Zuricher, a Brazilian investment professional currently living in Ireland. He has over 10 years of experience in financial roles such as equity research analyst, investor relations analyst, and treasury analyst. He holds degrees in physics and financial engineering from Brazilian universities. He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and German with expertise in areas like financial modeling, equity research, and client relations.
Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals on investment decisions. They assess economic performance and determine a company's value by analyzing financial statements, commodity prices, sales, costs, and expenses to project future earnings. Financial analysts may work on the buy side, helping institutional investors make investments, or on the sell side, assisting brokers to market securities. They require knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, financial markets and instruments, and strong analytical and communication skills.
Mf0017 merchant banking and financial servicessmumbahelp
This document provides information about obtaining fully solved assignments from an assignment help service. It lists the contact email and phone number and specifies that mailing should be preferred over calling except in emergencies. It then provides details of assignment programs and subjects available for the winter semester of 2013, including the program name, semester, subject code, credits, and marks for each. Students are instructed to answer all questions and notes are provided on formatting answers for questions of different mark values.
The document provides an overview of mutual funds, including what they are, their concept, types, objectives, advantages, disadvantages and how to buy one. A mutual fund is a professionally managed investment tool that pools money from investors to purchase securities like stocks, bonds, and money market instruments. The main types discussed are open-ended and close-ended funds, as well as equity, income, balance, money market, gilt and index funds.
Whitney E. Wilcher has over 10 years of experience in investment banking and financial analysis. She has worked as a Senior Analyst and Analyst at Wells Fargo Securities, where she identified investment opportunities, modeled transactions, and created pitch materials. She also has experience as a Financial Analyst for Metro Swim Shop, developing financial models and analyses. Currently, she co-founded and operates Get On The Street, a non-profit organization providing mentorship to underrepresented students seeking careers in financial services.
Bloomberg Assessment Test- University of FloridaTheBATUF
The document provides information about the Bloomberg Assessment Test (BAT), a standardized exam offered at universities that is used by over 1,500 employers to assess students' financial knowledge, skills, and abilities in areas such as economics, accounting, corporate valuation, and problem solving. It details the sections on the exam and provides the dates and registration link for students to take the exam at the University of Florida on June 20, July 11, and July 24. Completing the BAT allows students to receive a score report on their strengths and enter their profile into Bloomberg's talent pool for recruitment.
Charles Krueger is a hedge fund portfolio manager with over 25 years of experience in global markets, volatility arbitrage, risk management, and hedge fund development. He currently manages the equities and derivatives trading for a $700 million multi-strategy hedge fund. Previously he was a sales consultant and hedge fund manager focused on volatility arbitrage. Krueger has also held senior trading and risk management roles for several investment firms in Australia, Switzerland, and New York. He has an MBA from UCLA and is fluent in English, French and Russian.
Rajesh Krishnan Iyer is seeking a leadership role managing a global treasury team. He has over 20 years of experience in treasury operations, currently working as Regional Treasurer for Alstom India. Prior to this, he spent 14 years in treasury roles at IDBI Bank and General Electric, where he managed foreign exchange hedging, cash management, bank relationships, and investment portfolios. He is proficient in treasury systems and risk management with a focus on process simplification and regulatory compliance.
Portfolio management involves making investment decisions to match investments with objectives while balancing risk and return. It determines strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats across asset classes like debt versus equity, domestic versus international, and growth versus safety. A portfolio manager advises or directs a client's portfolio under a discretionary or non-discretionary agreement to manage the portfolio in line with the client's objectives and risk tolerance.
This document discusses different types of informal risk capital and venture capital for financing businesses at various stages of development. It outlines three main types of funding sources: early stage financing, development financing, and acquisition financing. The informal risk capital market, venture capital market, and public equity market are described as potential sources of funds, though public equity is generally only available for high-potential ventures. The stages of business development funding from seed/angel investors to venture capital to private equity are then explained in more detail.
Risk Dynamics offers a wide range of topics for both quantitative and qualitative profiles in banking and insurance, including topics on modelling in Credit, Market and Operational Risks, as well as Insurance Risks, Risk Appetite and Model Risk Management.
This document is a resume for Thomas A. Abildgaard providing his contact information, education background, finance experience, skills, campus involvement, and work experience. He is a candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Roger Williams University with a 3.79 major GPA and 3.39 overall GPA. His finance experience includes being an Associate Director for the Roger Williams University Student Investment Fund and a Student Investment Fund Manager. He has skills in Bloomberg, equity analysis, and various financial software. References are available upon request.
This document provides an overview of investment banking, including:
1) Investment banking involves assisting companies and governments in raising capital through activities like underwriting securities and advising on mergers and acquisitions.
2) Investment banks differ from commercial banks in that they do not take deposits but rather act as intermediaries in financial markets and provide advisory services.
3) Investment banks are organized into front, middle, and back offices, with the front office involving activities like investment banking, investment management, and sales and trading that interface with clients.
The document discusses the differences between finance and accounting careers. Finance focuses on decision making using financial statements, economics, statistics, and management. Common finance careers include commercial and investment banking, real estate, corporate finance, insurance, and consulting. The document then provides examples of main activities in various finance careers such as valuation, risk management, research, and portfolio management.
Investment banks help companies and governments raise money through issuing and selling securities. They assist with raising funds through equity or debt offerings and provide strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions, and other financial transactions. Investment banks also act as intermediaries in trading securities for clients. While their roles have blurred in recent years, investment banks differ from commercial banks in that they do not take deposits or make retail loans.
The document provides an overview of the importance of training for management students and discusses how internships provide practical, real-world experience. It then discusses the objectives and approach of a project analyzing factors that influence customers' preferences when selecting stock broking firms. Key factors discussed include brokerage charges, advisory services, margin money, research services, and more. Comparisons are provided between several major broking firms in India.
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This document provides an overview of various careers in finance, including investment banking, private equity, venture capital, equity research, broking/trading, banking, insurance, mutual funds/asset management, hedge funds, corporate finance, treasury, and other emerging areas. It describes typical job roles at different levels for each of these career paths and outlines the key responsibilities and functions within each area of finance. Sample job descriptions, career journeys, and tips for resumes and interviews are also included.
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The Financial Service Industry is one of the most attractive industries to target if you are a consultant. However, when selling into, or delivering for, Financial Services Institutions (FSIs), it is useful to have some understanding of how FSI business models work, and the unique requirements that drive their IT strategies.This deck is a living document that hopes to act as a primer for consultants who need to support FSI clients, but who may not have prior experience in the sector.
The document provides information about investment banks, including their organizational structure, functions, and examples of investment banks in Pakistan. It discusses that investment banks are split into front office, middle office, and back office activities. The front office includes investment banking, investment management, sales and trading, and research and structuring. It also summarizes some of the major functions of investment banks such as IPOs, mergers and acquisitions advisory, trading, research, and risk management. The document then provides details about several prominent investment banks in Pakistan, including their investment banking services, such as NIB Bank, IGI Investment Bank, Citibank, and Meezan Bank.
Though the nature of financial system continues to change in order to reflect the demands/needs/priorities of the society at large, there will continue to be a wide breadth of opportunities available for those looking to pursue a financial career on Wall Street. From investment banking to private equity to research, there are numerous careers available for those willing to venture to the East Coast.
There are however, certain skill sets and knowledge bases that remain critical to your successful performance in each of the prospective careers. This guide seeks to match the relevant skill sets and knowledge bases to the given Wall Street career in addition to providing you with a general overview of the respective career path.
Furthermore, in addition to the pertinent technical skills and knowledge, Wall Street employers look for ‘fit’ in their potential employees. This means that they are looking to understand why it is that you are uniquely qualified to work in their environment.
Now more than ever, each future worker on Wall Street must differentiate themselves in order to gain an edge in the hypercompetitive recruitment process that defines Wall Street. This means not only possessing the humility, integrity, and tireless work ethic which characterizes the American Spirit, but ultimately mastering the skill sets and knowledge bases required by the given career.
It is our sincere hope that this document may guide your efforts in determining your career path on Wall Street and the acquisition of its respective compulsory knowledge and competencies.
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Investment banking, hedge funds, and private equity are all part of investment research that deal with money management, but they operate in different ways and serve other purposes. In this article, let us analyze the key differences and similarities between these three industries and discuss the career paths and opportunities available in each one.
The banking sector in India has evolved significantly over time from primarily lending and borrowing to providing additional services like insurance and mutual funds. Currently, the sector is divided into public sector banks, private sector banks, and foreign banks that operate in retail banking, commercial banking and investment banking. New private banks have expanded the scope of services while public sector banks still hold the majority of banking assets. Career opportunities exist across these bank segments for roles like relationship manager, credit analyst, investment banker, and more with eligibility varying by employer and role.
The banking sector in India includes public sector banks, private sector banks, and foreign banks. It has expanded over time from basic lending and borrowing to also include insurance, mutual funds, and other services. Currently, there are 81 scheduled commercial banks in India, with public sector banks holding over 75% of total banking assets. Career opportunities in banking include roles in retail banking, commercial banking, investment banking, and more. Eligibility for roles varies between public and private sector banks.
The banking sector in India includes public sector banks, private sector banks, and foreign banks. It has expanded over time from basic lending and borrowing to also include insurance, mutual funds, and other services. Currently, there are 81 scheduled commercial banks in India, with public sector banks holding over 75% of total banking assets. Career opportunities in banking include roles in retail banking, commercial banking, investment banking, and more. Eligibility for roles varies between public sector, private sector, and foreign banks.
The document summarizes the history and structure of investment banking in India. It notes that European merchant banks first established in India in the 19th century, and foreign banks dominated the industry until the 1970s when State Bank of India and ICICI Securities entered the market. By the 1980s there were over 30 merchant banks. The document outlines the various divisions of investment banks like global transaction banking, investment management, underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, sales and trading, equity research and asset management. It also describes the front, middle and back office functions within investment banks.
An individual or an organization needs to manage its wealth well. Although, there are varied economic counsellors, for an organization, a financial analyst provides in-depth and logical inputs and reports to decision makers for a favourable economic outcome. Essentially, he researches macro and micro economic situations, with multiple economic inputs, such as company fundamentals, governmental policies, industry trends, business cycles and competitive environment to make business related industry recommendations. Usually, the financial analysts analyses multiple economic parameters and recommends a view on the likely performance of a company's stock. These stock reports could be based on technical or fundamental analysis.
This document discusses the business model and products of an investment bank. It focuses on advisory services and examines the key dimensions of strategy, including targeted clients/sectors, offered products, and geographical markets. The main product areas discussed are mergers and acquisitions (M&A), underwriting, sales and trading, research, and investment management. For each product, the document outlines the main activities and services provided to clients.
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Securities Firms and Investment Banks
Securities Firms and Investment Banks (IBs)
Investment banks (IBs) help corporations and governments raise capital through debt and equity security issues in the primary market
Underwriting is assisting in issuing new securities
IBs also advise on mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and corporate restructuring
Securities firms assist in the trading of securities in secondary markets
Broker-dealers assist in the trading of existing securities
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Investment bankers assist borrowers in raising capital in debt and equity markets and provide advice about mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and general assistance in finance. Bankers also provide many creative over the counter derivative products. Securities firms provide brokerage and market making services. The investment banking and securities industries are complementary and many firms provide a broad range of services. Some specialized entities with advantages in certain market niches remain less diversified. The industry underwent tremendous consolidation in the last decade due to increasing scale and scope economies and the need for greater capital. The face of the industry was changed forever during the financial crisis of 2007-2008 with forced buyouts of Merrill-Lynch and Bear-Stearns, failure of Lehman Brothers and Goldman-Sachs and Morgan Stanley becoming commercial banks. Nevertheless, working for many of these firms is often considered the penultimate finance career, with prestige and remuneration to match. With industry profits down, firms on the Street are having a difficult time maintaining their large salaries and bonuses. A very significant portion of profits are paid out in the form of remuneration to executives. The chapter presents an overview of the size of the industry and the general strategies of the participants, major activities, primary assets and liabilities on the balance sheet, recent in the news events concerning breaches of ethics and the trend toward globalization.
Size, Structure and Composition of Industry
The size of the industry is usually measured by the equity capital of firms rather than total asset size
Equity capital in the industry in 2015 was $235 billion
The number of firms in the industry changed due to economies of scale and scope, losses with the economy, scandals at some firms, and regulations that allowed both inter- and intra-industry mergers
5,248 firms in 1980
9,515 firms in 1987
6,016 firms in 2006
4,115 firms in 2016
As with commercial banks, consolidation has largely occurred through mergers and acquisitions
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Securities Firms and Investment Banks
Securities Firms and Investment Banks (IBs)
Investment banks (IBs) help corporations and governments raise capital through debt and equity security issues in the primary market
Underwriting is assisting in issuing new securities
IBs also advise on mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and corporate restructuring
Securities firms assist in the trading of securities in secondary markets
Broker-dealers assist in the trading of existing securities
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Investment bankers assist borrowers in raising capital in debt and equity markets and provide advice about mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and general assistance in finance. Bankers also provide many creative over the counter derivative products. Securities firms provide brokerage and market making services. The investment banking and securities industries are complementary and many firms provide a broad range of services. Some specialized entities with advantages in certain market niches remain less diversified. The industry underwent tremendous consolidation in the last decade due to increasing scale and scope economies and the need for greater capital. The face of the industry was changed forever during the financial crisis of 2007-2008 with forced buyouts of Merrill-Lynch and Bear-Stearns, failure of Lehman Brothers and Goldman-Sachs and Morgan Stanley becoming commercial banks. Nevertheless, working for many of these firms is often considered the penultimate finance career, with prestige and remuneration to match. With industry profits down, firms on the Street are having a difficult time maintaining their large salaries and bonuses. A very significant portion of profits are paid out in the form of remuneration to executives. The chapter presents an overview of the size of the industry and the general strategies of the participants, major activities, primary assets and liabilities on the balance sheet, recent in the news events concerning breaches of ethics and the trend toward globalization.
Size, Structure and Composition of Industry
The size of the industry is usually measured by the equity capital of firms rather than total asset size
Equity capital in the industry in 2015 was $235 billion
The number of firms in the industry changed due to economies of scale and scope, losses with the economy, scandals at some firms, and regulations that allowed both inter- and intra-industry mergers
5,248 firms in 1980
9,515 firms in 1987
6,016 firms in 2006
4,115 firms in 2016
As with commercial banks, consolidation has largely occurred through mergers and acquisitions
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W&M Investment Banking Roadmap
This guide is meant to provide an overview of entry-level career paths within the investment banking division of the
finance industry. The intent is to provide W&M students with a roadmap for reaching their goals of attaining competitive
job offers in the industry. Consider this a starting point for anyone considering a career path in investment banking.
Overview of Career Opportunities:
Wall Street
Buy side vs. Sell side
The buy-side refers to the asset managers who represent individual and institutional investors. The buy-side purchases
investment products with the goal of increasing its assets. The sell-side refers to the functions of an investment bank.
Specifically, this includes investment bankers, traders and research analysts. Sell-side professionals issue, recommend,
trade and "sell" securities for the investors on the buy-side to "buy." The sell-side makes money not through a growth
in value of the investment (like the buy side), but through fees and commissions for facilitating these services.
Front Office vs. Middle Office vs. Back Office
• Front office refers to any group that generates revenue for the firm – investment banking, wealth management,
private equity, and sales & trading are all examples. One exception: sell-side equity research is still “front office”
even though it doesn’t directly bring in revenue.
• Middle office investment banking services include compliance with government regulations and restrictions for
professional clients such as banks, insurance companies, finance divisions, etc. Risk management is a large area
of this office, encompassing market/credit risk and risk administration. Some do not distinguish the middle office
category; it is sometimes lumped into the category of back office.
• The back office services include the nuts and bolts of the investment bank. It handles things such as trade
confirmations, ensuring that the correct securities are bought, sold, and settled for the correct amounts, the
software and technology platforms that allow traders to do their job are state-of-the-art and functional, the
creation of new trading algorithms, and more. The back office jobs are often considered unglamorous and some
investment banks outsource to specialty shops such as custodial companies. Nevertheless, they allow the whole
thing to run. Without them, nothing else would be possible.
Bulge Bracket vs. Middle Market vs. Boutique
Many different companies are referred to as being investment banks, and they are usually segmented according to
their revenue, size or global presence, often categorized by the ‘league tables’. The 9 largest banks are called the
‘bulge bracket,’ followed by ‘middle market’ and ‘boutiques’. Bulge bracket and middle market banks tend to be full-
service while boutiques tend to focus on advisory roles and sometimes provide asset management. The line between
middle market vs. boutique is fuzzy and complex. To the layperson, middle-market banks are “bigger” than boutiques
but “smaller” than bulge bracket banks – which isn’t wrong, necessarily, but also doesn’t tell the full story. Elite
boutiques work on the same deals as bulge bracket banks, but are more focused. Banks are generally classified based
on size of deals, geography, and services offered.
A. Investment Banking Division/Corporate Finance:
The investment banking division (IBD) is generally divided into industry coverage and product groups. Industry
coverage groups focus on a specific industry, such as healthcare, industrials, or technology, and maintain relationships
with corporations within the industry to bring in business for a bank in the form of M&A, debt, and equity raises
(IPOs). Product coverage groups focus on financial products, such as mergers and acquisitions, leveraged finance,
public finance, asset finance and leasing, structured finance, restructuring, equity, and high-grade debt and generally
work and collaborate with industry groups on the more intricate and specialized needs of a client towards the end of a
deal process. Product coverage groups include M&A, Leveraged Finance, Equity Capital Markets, and Debt Capital
Markets. Lastly, industry groups cover all products and product groups cover all industries.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Full-service investment banks are large international financial players who offer a
wide range of services to their clients. These banks offer merger & acquisition expertise in both domestic and
sophisticated international transactions. M&A groups manage transactions including leveraged buyouts, divestitures,
corporate restructurings, acquisitions, joint ventures and mergers, to name a few. Other related services extend to
takeover defenses and managing shareholder relations.
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B. Sales & Trading:
In simple terms, they buy and sell products. These might be financial products such as shares in companies, foreign
exchange, or commodities such as gold, beef, oil or natural gas. The salespeople are generally known as brokers or
dealers. A big part of their job is contacting existing or potential clients to try to sell them financial products (for
example stocks and bonds). Traders are the people who actually do the buying and selling on the financial markets.
They access the markets through an array of computer monitors each showing movements of stocks, bonds,
commodities and various other financial products. They’ll also have up-to-the minute news and research streamed live
to them, so that at any moment they can press a button to buy or sell the product they’re tracking.
C. Asset Management:
Asset-management is the management of securities and other assets for an investor. The investor may be an individual
(such as in cases of private-wealth management), a corporation (including those involved directly in the finance
industry, such as investment banks and hedge funds), an organization (whether it be an NGO or governmental, for
profit or non-profit) or any other potential owner of a portfolio of assets (for example, universities). In the case of
wealth management, this is sometime referred to as the private bank, referring to customer service rendered on a more
personal basis than in mass-market retail banking. Private banking is for people with much higher net worth. Private
wealth is usually $250k or greater in liquid net worth, while private banking is $5 million or greater.
D. Equity Research
The research division reviews companies and writes reports about their prospects, often with "buy" or "sell" or “hold”
ratings. While the research division may or may not generate revenue, its resources are used to assist traders in trading,
the sales force in suggesting ideas to customers, and investment bankers by covering their clients. Research also
serves outside clients with investment advice in the hopes that these clients will execute suggested trade ideas through
the sales and trading division of the bank, and thereby generate revenue for the firm. There is a potential conflict of
interest between the investment bank and its analysis, in that published analysis can affect the bank's profits. Hence in
recent years the relationship between investment banking and research has become highly regulated, requiring a
Chinese wall between public and private functions. In fact, some firms outsource this function of the bank. Sell side
is selling research, advice and securities it created to the companies and investors. Whenever you see a report that
advises you to buy, sell, or hold the stock, that’s coming from the sell side of the business.
Hierarchy, Compensation and Hours
The hierarchy within the investment banking division is very well defined. The actual role names may differ from region
to region and bank to bank, but all follow the same general pattern. However, there are some exceptions; for example, the
two main levels in Equity Research are Associate and Research Analyst – and they’re the opposite of IB, so the Research
Analyst is the senior person above the Associate. Sales and trading has a different kind of hierarchy; while the positions
are almost the same, sales/trading analysts are not expected to get their MBA, and promotions do not come every couple
of years.
IBD: Analyst è Associate è Vice President è Senior VP/Exec Dir. è Managing Director (MD) è Group Head/C-
level/etc
Equity research: Associate è Research analyst è Vice President è Senior VP/Exec Dir. è Managing Director (MD)
è Group Head/C-level/etc
Sales/Trading: Analyst è Associate è Vice President è Managing Director/Partner
Most new college graduates start a career in investment banking working as an analyst. College interns are often offered a
full time position as an analyst after they graduate, and the junior year summer analyst position is the typical pipeline into
a full time analyst role. The hours are often very long, but the compensation and experience is attractive. Duties
performed by an analyst include company valuation, compiling pitch books and building complex financial models.
Depending on location, state of the economy, bonuses, job function, and a number of additional factors, most analysts will
start out around $70K with bonuses for a total of $100K all-in (base salary + bonus) and that may go up to $150K or more
if we’re in a bubble.
For more detailed career opportunities and salary information, see sources of additional information at the end of this
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Investment banking is only for the motivated; the typical workday for analysts starts before 8 am and ends past midnight.
The day is spent constructing presentations, meetings, creating projects and inputting information. This schedule will
likely stay the same for all seven days of the week, and pulling all-nighters (or sometimes multiple in a row) is common.
EXPLORE FINANCE CAREER PATHS
Curriculum
Required Courses
1. Money & Debt Markets: An examination of the operation and importance of global money and debt markets
including market characteristics, regulation, international differences, international interest and exchange rate
behavior, bond analysis and valuation, and risk management with interest rate and currency options and futures.
2. Equity & Portfolio Management: An examination of the operation and importance of global equity markets
including market characteristics, regulation, international differences, investor behavior, portfolio theory and
capital asset pricing, asset allocation, security analysis, mutual funds, performance measurement, and equity
options and futures.
3. Corporate Financial Strategy: Advanced topics in the theory and practice of financial decision-making. Cases and
readings are used to examine the tools and techniques of financial strategy formulation and implementation under
various environmental settings.
Helpful Advanced Electives
1. International Finance: A study of the foreign exchange markets, the relation between interests rates and exchange
rates, and the current international monetary system. Specific course topics include borrowing and lending
opportunities in international financial markets, international trade finance, the management of risks associated
with exchange rate fluctuations, the analysis or currency crises, and the assessment of sovereign risk.
2. Valuation: A study of enterprise valuation both from an academic and industry perspective. Topics include an
analysis and application of multiple valuation approaches and an exploration of differences in valuation
approaches from public, private, and distressed firms. The goal is to develop insight into how financial managers
can create value for their shareholders, understand other value drivers, and how to incorporate them in the
enterprise valuation process.
3. Student Managed Investment Fund: The purpose of this course is to provide portfolio management and security
analysis experience through the management of the Mason School Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF).
Students select companies from an S&P stock universe, do research on their business model and competitive
environment, make forecasts of future financial performance and perform valuation analyses.
4. Applied Financial Concepts
The course will utilize cases from leading graduate business schools as well as original cases written by case
sponsors. Students will be exposed to hands-on examples of real projects a new graduate could encounter while
working at a top level corporate, consulting or financial firm. Students will have the opportunity to interact with
business executives in different areas of the financial services industry while receiving practical feedback about
their case analysis.
5. Hedge Fund Course
This course occurs over two weekends in January; the week in between will be used to complete a team project
regarding hedge fund management. The second weekend will be used to present the team projects.
6. Financial History
The purpose of this course is to highlight the role of history in helping to shape current debates on problems such
as appropriate policy response to the recent financial crisis and the associated rapid growth of US public debt.
Students will have the opportunity to engage financial history and the people who made it by understanding
financial panics, booms and busts as well as the evolution of financing arrangements, financial risk, current
institutions, and government policies.
PREPARE FOR A FINANCE CAREER
Resume Tips for Finance:
• Be specific and focus on your accomplishments or impacts you’ve made
• Focus on results; quantify when possible - for example, “Authored an 11-page memorandum detailing a
prospective $10 million mezzanine co-investment in a $33 million aerospace buyout. Partners were sufficiently
convinced of investment merits to submit a term sheet”
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• Be sure to include software and specialized skills – for example: Certifications & Training: Bloomberg certified;
Training the Street (Valuation: Fall 2010; Modeling: Spring 2011)
• Attention to detail; remember they are hiring you to count accurately
• Don’t have a single error or formatting issue; remember analysts and associates spend a great deal of time finding
errors and fixing them – they will spot your errors faster than you will.
For additional tips on building your personal brand along with finance resume examples, visit
http://mason.wm.edu/programs/undergraduate/careers/brand/index.php
Interview Process in Finance
The interviewing process will follow this general pattern:
• Go through a first-round, usually on-campus, interview;
• On-campus interviews are generally found through college career/networking events
• Off-campus interviews are up to the student to find; here, it’s all about networking and putting yourself
out there to potential employers. Start early: see the “Connect” section of this document.
• If you do well, you move to the next round – “superday interviews,” which are held at the bank’s offices;
• There are generally two parts to the finance interview: the “behavioral” part and the “technical” part.
You can expect 3 types of interview questions:
1. Your Story – “Walk me through your resume/CV” or “Tell me about yourself.”
2. “Fit” Questions – “Are you a team player? Tell me about your weaknesses. How was your last internship?”
3. Technical Questions – “Walk me through a DCF. How does 40% cash vs. 50% cash affect a merger model? What
happens on all 3 statements when COGS goes up by $10?”
a. Common technical questions will center on accounting, valuation, modeling, and/or brainteasers.
Prepare for questions beforehand – common questions include:
1. Why do you want to do investment banking/investment management/etc.?
2. Walk me through your resume.
3. Let me give you a situation: It is Friday afternoon. Tomorrow morning you have to catch a flight to Boston for
your best friend’s marriage, and you are in the wedding. You have informed your deal team well in advance and
they know that you will be gone. Just when you are about to leave, you find out that a client wants to meet with
the banking team tomorrow. What will you do?
4. Give me an example of a project that you’ve done involving analytical thinking.
5. What is the most striking thing you’ve read recently in The Wall Street Journal?
6. Can you give me an example of an experience of failure?
7. Tell me about a financial model you’ve built in the past.
8. Can you tell me about a time when you handled many things at the same time?
9. Who is the chair of the Fed? Who is the Secretary of Treasury?
10. Do you think the financial markets are efficient?
See the VAULT Guide to Finance Interviews for additional tips.
Programs Where You Can Hone Your Skills
1. From DoG Street to Wall Street (September)
This annual event, co-sponsored by the Mason School of Business and the Sherman & Gloria H. Cohen Career
Center, provides students with an opportunity to learn about careers in Finance and network with potential
employers and contacts. Panelists cover topics including Finance 101, Interviewing 101, International Finance,
Sales and Trading, Investment Banking, and Private Banking.
2. Case Competitions (Ongoing)
Local and national competitions in which teams of students analyze simulation exercises and compete with other
groups to find the best solution to the problem.
3. CFA Challenge (Spring)
Teams will evaluate a selected company; meet with management of that company for questions and discussion;
and prepare a written analysis of 10-20 pages. The papers will be evaluated by a group of investment
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professionals as judges. The teams will present their analysis to this panel of judges, who will then select the
winning team. Applications are available in the fall.
4. Wall Street Trip (Winter)
The Cohen Career Center sponsors this annual opportunity for students interested in Finance to visit financial
institutions in New York City and network with alumni on Wall Street. Past trips included visits to Bank of New
York Mellon, Deutsche Bank, Freeman & Co., Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo
Securities, LiquidNet and the New York Stock Exchange.
5. Crack the Case (September)
The Crack the Case program helps prepare students for case interviews. Through meeting and training with
professionals, alumni and employers, students gain the skills and experience necessary to confidently and
successfully interview with potential employers.
6. Training the Street
This program trains finance professionals for the real business world with a focus on corporate valuation and
financial modeling. http://trainingthestreet.com/. Times and registration TBD.
7. Bloomberg Certification
Bloomberg is the industry standard for coverage of financial information and economic data around the world.
The Bloomberg Essentials Online Training Program is designed to equip financial professionals with
comprehensive knowledge of the Bloomberg Professional service. Times and registration TBD.
8. Stock Pitches
These annual conference host student teams from around the country, where each team gives a PowerPoint
presentation explaining their stock pitch. William and Mary sends students to Michigan, Georgia, and other
universities to participate in these competitions.
CONNECT
Network with students, alumni and companies
1. The Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance
The Boehly Center was created to help W&M undergraduates learn more about careers in finance and to help
interested students network with finance professionals. Bringing students face to face with Wall Street and
Finance alumni at gatherings on campus and in New York, the Center successfully helps create awareness about
careers in finance and better prepares students to pursue them. In addition to offering Distinguish Courses and
Programs, the Center coordinates four student organizations focused on finance; Finance Academy, Financial
Modeling Club, Women in Business and the Mason Investment Fund.
2. Annual Finance Networking & Resume Exchange in NYC
For William & Mary graduate and undergraduate interns and alumni working in finance and banking in the Tri-
State area.
3. From DoG Street to Wall Street (see above)
4. Wall Street Trip (see above)
5. LinkedIn
The social network for professionals, LinkedIn helps you connect with alumni and professionals in career fields
that interest you. Creating a profile can be a beneficial step towards networking with executives in a prospective
career field.
6. Company Information Sessions
During each recruiting cycle, various firms will hold on-campus information sessions with students. Students
always ask, “Do I really need to go if I can all of the information on the website?” To this, we answer - YES!
Information sessions are really about networking, learning more about the company and its culture, and connecting
with alumni and recruiters.
7. W&M Career & Internship Fairs
The Sherman & Gloria H. Cohen Career Center sponsors annual career fairs to give students a chance to connect
and network with employers across a variety of fields. This is a great time to investigate internship and job
opportunities and to explore different career paths.
8. Executive Partners
Imagine having a group of more than 100 senior business executives from more than 20 different industries
supporting you. Active, semi-retired or retired, these are leaders who have been there, and done what you plan on
doing. And our Executive Partners are like no others. They are part of our community—they live here. They’re
always available to work with you and provide guidance whenever you seek it out.
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9. Early Access Days
Some firms, such as Morgan Stanley, have Early Access programs, which are usually geared toward juniors and
are centered on networking with employees. Students participate in case studies, ask questions to panelists, and
network in small groups with employees in all divisions of the firm.
SOURCES OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Websites & News
http://tribecareers.wm.edu: VAULT Career Insider Guides – can
be found on Tribe Careers home page on the career insider link
(found on the right hand panel under External Job Resources)
http://mason.wm.edu/programs/undergraduate/careers/index.php
http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com
http://www.wallstreetoasis.com
http://www.investopedia.com
http://www.careers-in-finance.com
http://www.fins.com
WSJ.com - Dealbook.nytimes.com
Dealbreaker.com - Bloomberg.com
Wallstreetoasis.com
Mergersandinquisitions.com
CNBC TV Channel
Contact:
David Lapinski
Director, Corporate Relations and Business Careers
Phone: 757-221-3234
Email: dalapi@wm.edu
Undergraduate Finance Faculty
Julie Agnew
John Boschen
Herrington Bryce
Gjergji Cici
Katherine Guthrie
James Haltiner
John Merrick
Claire Rosenfeld
John Strong
Vladimir Atanasov
Julie.Agnew@mason.wm.edu
John.Boschen@mason.wm.edu
Herrington.Bryce@mason.wm.edu
Gjergji.Cici@mason.wm.edu
Katherine.Guthrie@mason.wm.edu
James.Haltiner@mason.wm.edu
John.Merrick@mason.wm.edu
Claire.Rosenfeld@mason.wm.edu
John.Strong@mason.wm.edu
Vladimir.Atanasov@mason.wm.edu
Books:
Monkey Business - John Rolfe and Peter Troob
Liar's Poker - Michael Lewis
The Big Short - Michael Lewis
The Accidental Investment Banker - Jonathan Knee
The Secrets of Economic Indicators - Bernard Baumohl
Too Big to Fail - Andrew Ross Sorkin
Investment Banking: Valuation, Leveraged Buyouts, and
Mergers and Acquisitions - Joshua Rosenbaum and Joshua
Pearl
Movies:
Wall Street
Wall Street II
Boiler Room
Inside Job
Barbarians at the Gate
Too Big to Fail
7. Investment Banking Career Prep
Campus Resources to Prepare for a Career in IB
Explore
Prepare
Connect
Finance Academy
Finance Industry Roadmap
Company Information
Alumni Informational
Company Interview
Student/Alumni Mentorship & Networking
DoG to Wall Street
NYC Finance Trip
Semi-Annual Career Fairs
Case Interviewing Workshops
Mock Case Interviews
Off-campus Competitions
Case Practice with Consulting Club
Freshman/
Sophomore
Junior Senior
Junior Year
Recruiting Deadline*
Senior Year
Recruiting Deadline
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Banking
internship
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