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Finance Education] Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips) - Part 5/5: Analyst level Deep-dive career guides

Finance Education] Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips) - 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

Finance Education] Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips): Part 4/5: Interview Prep Tips

Finance Education] Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips): 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 &

Finance Education] Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips): Part 3/5: On Being a Woman & Minority in Finance

Finance Education] Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips): 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

Finance Education] Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips): Part 2/5: Why Finance / Main Career Paths / Country Work Cultures

Finance Education] Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips): Part 2/5: Why Finance / Main Career Paths / Country Work Cultures

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

Finance Education] Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips): Part 1/5: Preface

Finance Education] Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips): 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

Finance Education] How I Built a Global Career in Finance: A prelude to the upcoming series: Breaking Into Finance

Finance Education] How I Built a Global Career in Finance: A prelude to the upcoming series: Breaking Into Finance

A candid prelude to Breaking Into Finance, sharing how I built a global career across BlackRock and Aviva Investors. Insights on industry shifts, core skills, early-career challenges, and practical advice for students entering modern finance.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Python for Quantitative Finance

Chapter 1: Introduction to Python for Quantitative Finance

Learn why Python has become essential in finance. From setting up your first environment to analyzing stocks with yfinance and Plotly, this guide introduces core Python concepts every aspiring investor and portfolio manager should know.