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Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking: Career Deathmatch

Brian DeChesare

If you want to read angry comments and long threads with plenty of insults, you can’t go wrong with the wealth management vs. investment banking debate. And wealth managers at large banks may advise people with as little as a few hundred thousand to invest.

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Bulge Bracket Banks: 2024 Edition

Brian DeChesare

I never expected to revisit the topic of bulge bracket banks so quickly because the full list changes slowly, and we updated it a few years ago. What is a “Bulge Bracket Bank”? The name “bulge bracket” (BB) comes from the prospectus for an IPO or debt issuance, which lists all the banks underwriting the deal.

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The Financial Sponsors Group: Masters of the Financial Universe, or Exit Opportunity Mirage?

Brian DeChesare

FSG Investment Banking: What the Financial Sponsors Group Does The Financial Sponsors Group vs. the Financial Institutions Group The Financial Sponsors Group vs. Leveraged Finance vs. Debt Capital Markets Recruiting: Who Gets Into the Financial Sponsors Group? Table Of Contents.

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Investment Banking in Dubai: The New York of the Middle East?

Brian DeChesare

Investment banking in Dubai stands out for attracting remarkable hype on social media. Specifically, should you aim for entry-level investment banking roles in Dubai rather than London, New York, or other financial centers? Investment Banking in Dubai: The Top Banks The usual U.S.

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The CFA for Investment Banking: Do the New Changes Make It Worthwhile?

Brian DeChesare

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. Specialized Pathways: For the Level III exam, you can focus on portfolio management, private wealth, or private markets. Not much has changed since then.

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The Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office: How Banks Organize Their Dungeons

Brian DeChesare

Yes, if you’re working at a large bank, it’s generally best to be in a “front office” (client-facing) role. First, note that these terms apply only to investment banks and related finance firms (private equity firms, hedge funds, etc.).

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Commodity Hedge Funds: The Most Lucrative “Hidden Gem” in Finance?

Brian DeChesare

But a few related areas, such as commodity desks at banks, commodity trading advisors (CTAs), and physical commodity trading shops could put up a good fight for that “most cyclical” title. Commodity trading desks within sales & trading at the large banks. power, energy (oil, gas, NGLs, etc.), You earn $2.00

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