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The Buzz Board: Banking & Finance

 

The latest interview advice, in-depth articles on the ins and outs of the banking industry and an inside look what it's really like to work as finance professional.

 

Investment bankers are known for their big pay checks, big bonuses and long hours. But what exactly do they do?

"Fixed income" is right on the money – debt securities that pay income at fixed intervals over a certain length of time. Simple, right? Let's find out...

"Buy-Side vs Sell-Side" is essential Ibanking jargon. The first step is remembering which is which, then the rest is up to you...

FX, or forex, stands for foreign exchange and can be traded as spots, swaps, forwards, futures or options. Curious to find out more?

Deutsche Bank's Director of Global Markets Structuring covers the basics of derivatives and the components that make up their value.

Find out what coffee, cocoa, cotton, gold, oil and coal have in common.

Investment banks need an army of employees to keep the business going. Here's an inside look at the different roles.

Know your Chinese Wall from your Black Swan? Here's jargon you'll need to know if you want to work in investment banking.

The Ibanking recruitment process is lengthy and described as anything from “very rigorous” at J.P. Morgan, to “relaxed” at Morgan Stanley.

Here’s yet another acronym to memorise! This is an important one if you’re thinking that you might want to work in corporate finance.

Corporate Finance sits at the epicentre of the Ibanking world. Traditionally glamorous and demanding; do you have what it takes to make the cut?

If you’ve already decided that a job on the buy-side is for you, then you'll have to navigate these investment management interview questions.

Don't know your EBITDA from DCF? Don't panic, here are some real world questions to help you ace your corporate valuation interview.

Ever thought that the secret to getting that job or summer internship you have your eye on may be cold calling?

Think networking only works well in the US? Think again and find out how an aspiring banker in the UK built up contacts and broke into the industry.

Advice on how to make the most of any networking opportunities that come your way and improve your chances of landing a job in finance.

Salary, lifestyle, skills, networking and career opportunities are but a few of the things that set these two professions apart.