Breaking into Banking: The Essential Guide to a Career in Finance

by Mike Hunter

In Breaking into Banking: The Essential Guide to a Career in Finance, renowned finance and careers commentator Afzal Hussein delivers a concise and up-to-date roadmap to getting a start in the world of finance and banking. Readers can 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 ― delving into how they work and what they do.

Hussein also offers information about typical career progression routes, working hours, industry culture, compensation expectations, exit opportunities, titles, roles, responsibilities and more.