{"product_id":"breaking-into-banking-isbn-9781394305025","title":"Breaking into Banking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to get your start in the finance and banking industries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBreaking into Banking: The Essential Guide to a Career in Finance,\u003c\/i\u003e renowned finance and careers commentator Afzal Hussein delivers a concise and up-to-date roadmap to getting your start in the world of finance and banking. You'll explore the different divisions and areas of the industry—including investment banking, global markets, investment research, asset management, operations, technology, hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital—how they work, and what they do.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll also find information about typical career progression routes, working hours, industry culture, compensation expectations, exit opportunities, titles, roles, responsibilities, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreaking into Banking\u003c\/i\u003e also provides:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eActionable advice that improves your chances for success when applying for roles across the industry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for effective networking, tackling imposter syndrome, and interview preparation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques for identifying the best and most suitable career path for you and your circumstances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for aspiring and young professionals interested in pursuing a career in finance and banking, \u003ci\u003eBreaking into Banking\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read, no-nonsense playbook for jumpstarting your career in an industry that is as rewarding as it is complex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: From Council Estate to Goldman Sachs 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Industry 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The Industry Before and After the 2008 Global Financial Crisis 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Bulge Brackets Versus Boutiques 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Buy Side Versus Sell Side 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Asset Classes 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixed Income (Debt) 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquities (Stocks) 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommodities 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrencies (Foreign Exchange) 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternatives 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCash 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReal Estate 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Divisions 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront Office 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsset Management 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestment Banking 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSales and Trading 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivate Wealth Management 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestment Research 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiddle Office 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack Office 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Roles, Responsibilities, and Career Progression 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Assistant 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyst 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssociate 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVice President\/Executive Director 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirector 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Director 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartner 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Salaries and Compensation 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Pros and Cons of a Career in Finance and Banking 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for Building a Career in This Industry 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Downside of a Career in This Industry 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and Venture Capital 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivate Equity 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHedge Funds 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenture Capital 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Breaking in 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 The Application Process 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCV\/Résumé 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCover Letter 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivational Questions 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychometric Tests 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviews 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Centres 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffers and Acceptances 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground Checks 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Spring Weeks 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Spring Weeks Are Important 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Expect During Your Spring Week 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Secure a Spring Week 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Most of Your Spring Week 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Internships 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummer Internships and Off- Cycle Internships 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Summer Internships 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Graduate Schemes 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure of Graduate Schemes 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Progression 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork– Life Balance 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Cv\/résumé 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep It to One Page 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Do with Low Grades 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemplates and Formatting 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowerful Bullet Points 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantifying Bullet Points 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Relevant and Irrelevant Experience 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips on Tailoring Your CV 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon- finance Candidates 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Checks 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery Line Serves a Purpose 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Cover Letter 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonalisation and Specificity 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Mistakes 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Competencies 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Motivational Questions 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 Psychometric Tests 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18 Assessment Centres 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19 Interviews 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetency and Behavioural Interviews 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical Interviews 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Teasers 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline (HireVue) Interviews 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelephone Interviews 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn- Person Interviews 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal- Round Interviews 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20 Deciding on a Division 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills and Strengths 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Goals and Long- Term Growth 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonality Fit and Work Style 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork– Life Balance 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompensation and Incentives 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterest in Market Trends and Industry News 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning and Development Opportunities 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClient Focus versus Technical Focus 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivision Culture and Working Environment 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExit Opportunities, Transferable Skills, and Mobility 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21 Linkedin and Networking 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Weak Ties 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Approach Networking 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging Recruiters 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Reach Out to Industry Professionals 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22 Tackling Imposter Syndrome 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 255\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFZAL HUSSEIN\u003c\/b\u003e is a former Goldman Sachs finance professional who has helped thousands of people enter and succeed in finance careers all over the world. He’s passionate about demystifying the industry and equipping aspiring finance professionals with the tools they need to succeed.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerate your start in the world of banking and finance with firsthand knowledge from someone who’s helped thousands do exactly that\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBreaking into Banking: The Essential Guide to a Career in Finance\u003c\/i\u003e, celebrated finance and careers educator Afzal Hussein delivers everything you need to know to break into the industry. This book is a clear and concise, practical guide to navigating finance careers—and it makes even the most complex roles easy to understand. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll learn about the various sectors and areas in the industry—including investment banking, sales and trading, asset management, investment research, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, operations, technology, and more—how they work, and what the professionals who work in them do every day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreaking into Banking\u003c\/i\u003e offers actionable advice you can apply immediately to improve your chances for success when you’re applying for roles across the industry. You’ll also find strategies for effective networking, how to conquer imposter syndrome, and how to prepare for interviews. It’s an essential guide for students, graduates and young professionals interested in pursuing a rewarding career in finance and banking. 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