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Diversity | Equity | Inclusion (DEI)
May 26, 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are essential for a number of reasons. First, a diverse workforce can provide a wider range of perspectives and experiences, which can lead to better decision-making. Second, a more inclusive workplace can attract and retain top talent, regardless of their background. Third, DEI can help investment management firms better understand and serve their customers, who are increasingly diverse. There are a...
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Retained vs. Contingent Search
May 25, 2023
Reasons why retained search is more effective than a contingent search  Retained search firms have more time to dedicate to each search. Contingency recruiters typically work on multiple searches at once, which means they may not have as much time to devote to each individual search. Retained search firms, on the other hand, commit time, provide extensive research, and expertise one search at a time, which gives them...
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Providing Outgoing Employees Outplacement Services
May 24, 2023
A recession is looming. Why are Outplacement Services crucial in the financial industry? Protecting the company's reputation: The financial industry relies heavily on trust and credibility. An organization undergoing layoffs or restructuring can impact its image and relationships with clients, investors, and the public. Offering outplacement services demonstrates a commitment to supporting affected employees and can help mitigate...
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Private Equity Jobs & Responsibilities
May 23, 2023
Managing Partner/Managing Director: As a senior leader, the managing partner or managing director is responsible for overall strategic direction, decision-making, and managing relationships with investors. They oversee the firm's investment activities, fundraising efforts, and portfolio management. Partner/Director: Partners or directors play a crucial role in investment decision-making, deal sourcing, and managing portfolio companies....
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Hedge Fund Jobs & Responsibilities
May 23, 2023
Portfolio Manager: The top-level executive responsible for managing the overall investment strategy and portfolio of the hedge fund. Analyst: Junior-level professionals conduct research, financial analysis, and generate investment ideas. They work closely with portfolio managers to provide recommendations. Trader: Executes trades on behalf of the hedge fund, implementing investment strategies and managing the fund's positions in...
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Interview Prep to Get the Job
May 15, 2023
Sleep, Fitness, and Food. Get a great night's sleep (8 hours), so you look and feel refreshed. Go to the gym or run/walk the night before your meeting. If you are interviewing for an hour or having several meetings, make sure you have coffee/water and eat some healthy food so you have the energy to carry yourself through. Arrive early, but don’t check in until it’s time. Dress Code Your potential employers form...
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Wall St Films & Documentaries
May 01, 2023
BILLIONS Starring Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis, a series about a hedge fund king constantly trying to tilt the markets in his favor. The show exposes viewers to hedge fund managers' genius and dirty tricks and U.S. attorneys' relentless pursuit of these managers. It offers a look into the way financial markets work at the extremes and how the system is played by its richest participants. The series is laden with investing and...
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How This Midwest Bank is Doing Much Better Than Wall Street Giants
Apr 20, 2023
Regional banks are often smaller than Wall Street giants and rely on deposit-taking and lending for most of their revenue. The KBW Regional Bank Index, which tracks smaller lenders, is down 6% this year. In comparison, the largest banks are grouped together in the select financial sector SPDR. Huntington Bancshares With a few notable exceptions, regional banks are doing much better than Wall Street giants. The KBW Regional Bank Index,...
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Business During a Recession
Apr 03, 2023
A good idea is to identify which positions and skills are critical to your company's success. Build a talent pool of employees to fill these positions. During a recession, you may be able to find employees you can hire through these talent pools. Another option is to look for employees who might be retiring. This way, you'll be prepared to fill critical positions even during a recession. Recessions are natural stages of a business's life...
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The Great Resignation is Coming to an End
Mar 01, 2023
The Great Resignation is coming to an end, and we won’t have any Great Firing either! The pandemic encouraged a lot of people to resign and try to find new jobs for themselves. That was great, but it was also a bit challenging for many that were unable to find better jobs within the same industry. However, as more and more people started leaving their jobs and these times of recession began, companies started being desperate when it...
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Investment Firms Moving to Florida
Feb 15, 2023
Starwood Property Trust of Starwood Capital   One of the first major corporations to have announced their arrival in Miami (in 2018), an affiliate of the Starwood Capital Group, Starwood Property Trust is a real estate and infrastructure investment company. Its Miami Beach headquarters have already topped off.   Icahn Enterprises Moved to Milton Tower, 16690 Collins Avenue, South Beach from Manhattan, New York...
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