Diversity is a big deal to investment banks when it comes to graduate recruiting. As an industry that has a reputation for being largely male, predominantly white and the home of the economically privileged, a lot of energy is channelled […]
Author: Tracy
The new, demanding etiquette for Zoom calls
It seems to be over: the notion that you can sit in a Zoom meeting with your unmade bed in the background, your dog on your lap, your cat on a shelf, and your children or spouse occasionally idling across the screen is no […]
How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Keep Working Remotely Post-COVID
When COVID-19 first forced non-essential employees to work from home, the shift may have been jarring if you’ve never telecommuted (and maybe even if you have, just not during a pandemic). But the experience may have led you to recognize the […]
Candidates in Hong Kong, Singapore face tougher screening interviews during pandemic
If you’re about to have a first-round screening interview with an agency recruiter in Singapore or Hong Kong, you face an uphill battle – and it’s not just because the interview will be via video. The job market is slowing down […]
Mid-ranking bankers foresee nightmares with remote interns
The remote interns are coming and as their arrival becomes imminent, some existing employees at major banks are starting to feel a little apprehensive. “My productivity will sink over the summer,” says a vice president (VP) level technologist at a U.S. bank, who […]
Banker claims his attractive spouse won him deals
How important is it to have a ‘presentable’ spouse as either a senior male or senior female banker? – Someone who has the ability to look smart (lustrous hair, no goaty beard) and to make charming conversation about topics of at […]
Some students have a problem with banks’ virtual internships
The virtual internships are coming. Bank of America’s virtual interns arrive next week, on June 15th. Goldman, Citi and JPMorgan’s are all turning up on July 6th. Most other banks with pandemic-inspired remote programmes have similar timing. For some students, the virtual internships will be […]
This could be the end of juniorization in investment banks
The trend for cutting costs in investment banks by hiring younger and cheaper talent may finally be over. Killed by the coronavirus. At least this is the verdict of some of the top headhunters working in fixed income sales and trading. “Banks […]
Sex Workers Bracing for Income Loss During Coronavirus Pandemic
As COVID-19 escalates globally, sex workers who depend on in-person appointments are considering camming to supplement their income. As the novel coronavirus continues to spread globally, many sex workers are gearing up to take a financial hit. “A lot of […]
Prepare for the rush of finance job-seekers when the pandemic is over
With hundreds of daily deaths still happening in New York and London, the coronavirus pandemic is not clearly not over. However, there are some tentative signs that we may be past the peak and as countries like Germany talk about easing the […]













