Mergers and Inquisitions
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
I’ve now been writing about finance careers for almost 20 years, and the topic of the CFA for investment banking never seems to die. I first criticized the CFA in a 2009 article , which generated a lot of angry comments. But earlier in 2023, the CFA Institute announced the biggest changes to the program since it started.
OfficeHours
MAY 24, 2023
If you would like a leg up in the recruiting process, consider pursuing courses that focus on finance, accounting, statistics, mathematics, engineering, and economics. Investment banking hiring managers are looking for students who have high GPAs for what they signal about the candidate.
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Peak Frameworks
MAY 17, 2023
Competitive Advantage in the Job Market Proficiency in VBA for Excel can give finance professionals a competitive edge in the job market. In a 2020 survey by CFA Institute, VBA was ranked as one of the top skills desired by employers in the finance industry.
Mergers and Inquisitions
MARCH 27, 2024
Outside of IB, various asset managers, hedge funds, consulting firms, and trading firms also run some type of spring week program, but we’re focusing on banking here. It’s like the downsides of studying for the CFA : The certification won’t hurt you, but it’s not necessarily worth the time and money required.
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