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EJ Elena Shin

EJ Elena Shin

Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 5/5: Analyst level Deep-dive career guides

Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 5/5: Analyst level Deep-dive career guides

Table of Contents 1. Bonus Materials (Deep‑Dive Career Guides) – extra sections covering M&A investment banking, portfolio management, trading, buy‑side research, private equity, ESG investing, and quantitative vs. fundamental investing Bonus materials 1. M&A Investment Banking (Entry-Level Analyst) * Be Proactive in Your Learning: At the
EJ Elena Shin
Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 4/5: Interview Prep Tips

Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 4/5: Interview Prep Tips

Table of Contents 1. How Should I Prepare for Interviews? – technical, behavioural and company research prep; checklist 2. How Do I Build Confidence? – asking questions, mentors, owning wins 3. Everything Is a Mindset: How Do I Bounce Back from Setbacks? – handling rejection, mindset shifts Further Resources – curated links (Mergers &
EJ Elena Shin
Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 3/5: On Being a Woman & Minority in Finance

Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 3/5: On Being a Woman & Minority in Finance

Table of Contents 1. What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self at 21? 1. Bonus 1 – On Gender and Being a Woman in Finance – reflections and lessons 2. Bonus 2 – On Being from a Minority Cultural Background & the Bamboo Ceiling 💖 Bonus] On Gender and Being a Woman in
EJ Elena Shin
Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 2/5: Why Finace / Main Career Paths / Cultural Differences

Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 2/5: Why Finace / Main Career Paths / Cultural Differences

Table of Contents 1. Why Did You Choose a Career in Finance? 2. What Are the Best Parts of Starting Your Career in Finance? 3. What Are the Main Career Paths in Finance? – IB, AM, PE/VC, impact investing, etc. 4. What Part of the Job Do You Enjoy the
EJ Elena Shin
Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 1/5: Preface

Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 1/5: Preface

Table of Contents Introduction & Preface – personal note, guide overview and dedication ✅ Breaking Into Finance — A Note to My Younger Self May marked graduation season across the US and UK. Aug 5th is my industry anniversary - the first official day I stepped into the world of finance as a
EJ Elena Shin