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10 key concepts to understand in investment banking
With lots to learn about investment banking, we provide some of the key building blocks needed to gain a better understanding of this complex industry
After Brexit and Trump, is ‘Italexit’ the next major shock to the global economy?
With Italy gearing up for its own referendum on December 4, we look at potential outcomes for Europe’s fourth-largest economy, and for the rest of Europe
Can I work in investment banking with a humanities or languages degree?
We speak to a Senior Managing Director at Morgan Stanley about the skills you could bring to the table, as well as four recent joiners with these degrees
Everything you need to know about social business
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Food prices, insurance and student loans: how the City affects your everyday life
You probably don’t realise it, but deals made in the City already affect everyday life – we explain how
From Arabic and Persian to Investment Banking
We speak to Chris to find out how his degree in Arabic and Persian led him to a role in Global Capital Markets at Morgan Stanley
From studying geography to working at an investment bank
We speak to Chris to find out how his degree degree in geography led him to a role in Operations at Morgan Stanley
How I went from studying History to working at an Investment Bank
We speak to Victoria to find out how her degree degree in history led her to a role in Equity Research at Morgan Stanley
How do I get into investment banking?
What to do when, and how to stand out
How my degree in European Studies, Spanish and French led me to the trading floor
We speak to Heather to find out how her degree degree in European Studies, Spanish and French led her to a role in Sales & Trading at Morgan Stanley
Inside the doors of an investment bank
A walk-through of the key revenue-generating areas of a 21st century investment bank
Investment banking jargon buster
A handy guide to some of the most common terms you'll encounter as an investment banking graduate or intern
Is a degree in humanities worth less than a science degree?
Faith Clarke looks at the pros and cons of each and evaluates the impact of your degree choice on your future career
Mining – back from the depths
After hitting rock bottom not so long ago, we examine how global metals producers are slowly finding their way back
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Spring and Summer internships at Goldman Sachs
We spoke to four former Goldman Sachs interns to learn about their experiences and what they’ve taken away from their time at the bank so far
The Cass MSc in Finance
Dr. Dirk Nitzsche talks to us about the benefits of studying for an MSc in Finance at Cass Business School
What I Iearned from my summer internship with Deutsche Bank
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What careers are available in the finance industry?
Finance is a fantastic and highly varied graduate career option. Here, we introduce some of the opportunities in this high-profile sector
What clients think about their bankers
We look at how investment banks make money through buy-side clients – and how graduates play a key part in this.
What is investment banking?
Why do investment banks exist and how do they contribute to the economy? What do each of the major divisions do?
What's it like working at an investment bank?
Starting a career in investment banking as a graduate opens up many opportunities.
Which are the best investment banks to work for?
The biggest names in the City
Why I moved to investment banking from consulting
We speak to an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley who has excelled at both, on why he made the switch and how the professions stack up
Why I’d always choose an applicant with experience over qualifications
Why are more and more graduate employers looking beyond academic qualifications? We spoke to serial entrepreneur Duncan Cheatle to get his view
Why students should fear a Trump presidency (and why they shouldn't)
With news of Donald Trump’s shock election victory still reverberating around the world we examine what a Trump presidency means for students and graduates
Working as a woman in investment banking at Goldman Sachs
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Working in investment banking as a woman at Goldman Sachs
Working as a woman at Goldman Sachs

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