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Breaking into Banking
- Author
- Afzal Hussein
- Narrator
- Afzal Hussein
- Publisher
- Ascent Audio
- Publish Date
- 30 September 2025
- Run Time
- 6 hours 52 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
In Breaking into Banking, 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.
You'll also find information about typical career progression routes, working hours, industry culture, compensation expectations, exit opportunities, roles, responsibilities, and more.
Breaking into Banking also provides:
- Actionable advice that improves your chances for success when applying for roles across the industry
- Strategies for effective networking, tackling imposter syndrome, and interview preparation
- Techniques for identifying the best and most suitable career path for you and your circumstances
Perfect for aspiring and young professionals interested in pursuing a career in finance and banking, Breaking into Banking is a must-listen, no-nonsense playbook for jumpstarting your career in an industry that is as rewarding as it is complex.
This audiobook includes a bonus afterword not included in the print edition.
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Details
- Author
- Afzal Hussein
- Narrator
- Afzal Hussein
- Duration
- 6 hours 52 minutes
- Release Date
- 30 September 2025
- ISBN
- 9781663757067
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Ascent Audio
- Genre
- Job hunting / changing careers, Hospitality and service industries, Banking
Synopsis
In Breaking into Banking, 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.You'll also find information about typical career progression routes, working hours, industry culture, compensation expectations, exit opportunities, roles, responsibilities, and more.Breaking into Banking also provides:Actionable advice that improves your chances for success when applying for roles across the industryStrategies for effective networking, tackling imposter syndrome, and interview preparationTechniques for identifying the best and most suitable career path for you and your circumstancesPerfect for aspiring and young professionals interested in pursuing a career in finance and banking, Breaking into Banking is a must-listen, no-nonsense playbook for jumpstarting your career in an industry that is as rewarding as it is complex.This audiobook includes a bonus afterword not included in the print edition.
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