While the financial services job market is mostly looking pretty lacklustre at this advanced stage of the year, it’s not all decrepitude. Some corners of the market are still pretty wild. Rates desks in particular have had an epic run […]
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Banks spied cutting juniors despite talent shortage
It’s not just Revolut that’s decided it can do without some of its juniors, we understand that some banks in the US have done the same. Both Jefferies and RBC Capital Markets have been spotted releasing analyst talent onto the […]
My Big Four firm says it’s not racist, but it is
I work in audit for a Big Four firm in London. All the messaging here is about how diverse we are, and how important diversity is, but it’s all hot air. The diversity in my team is all at junior […]
What is a hedge fund? And how do you get a job in one
Hedge fund jobs can be some of the most lucrative in finance. Hedge funds are asset management firms, but with the freedom to follow more creative investment strategies. Hedge funds used to be scrappy outsiders but have become far more […]
Young bankers on $300k given extra $3k for holidays
If you’re already earning $300k+ as a 24-year-old associate at PJT Partners, will an extra $3k in holiday allowance really make much difference to your motivation to work? Apparently, yes. Financial News has noted that boutique firm PJT Partners has […]
JO de Pékin 2022 – Carton plein pour la Suisse
Vainqueur du combiné dames, Michelle Gisin a offert un 5e sacre à la Suisse dans les épreuves de ski alpin de ces JO. Un succès historique à plus d’un titre pour les Helvètes, qui rentrent dans l’histoire de l’Olympisme. A […]
Comment la marque Chloé utilise la RSE pour vendre plus
Recevoir la certification B Corp est le Graal pour une entreprise. Améliorer son e-réputation, multiplier les ventes et ainsi satisfaire ses actionnaires sont les nombreux avantages de cette certification verte. La marque Chloé a très bien compris l’enjeu commercial. En […]
Goldman Sachs just promoted 2,200 people to VP
If you’re a vice president (VP) at Goldman Sachs, you’ll typically earn a salary alone of between $175k and $275k depending upon your division and location. Today, Goldman Sachs shunted thousands of people into that salary band. 2,200 people at Goldman […]
How to write a resume that will get you a job in fintech
There are many reasons why you might want to move from banking to fintech. Fintech jobs can be more fulfilling. They can involve more exciting programming languages. And – most importantly – they’re more likely to involve remote working. But if […]
Frustrated bankers set a deadline for Hong Kong exits
Some finance professionals in Hong Kong are talking about summer 2022 as a potential deadline to return to their home countries as they grow tired of Draconian Covid restrictions. Bankers with young families are seriously considering relocating because they still […]