Finding every potential internship and graduate opportunity on the market that fits your profile can be a mission on its own. It is not only time-consuming, but you might also miss out an opportunity simply because you didn't know they exist. With acceptance rates as low as between 1-5% to most...

The world of private equity (PE) is both intricate and enticing for those interested in pairing financial acumen with business development. In a recent episode of the Canary Wharfian podcast, Jonathan, an experienced private equity professional based in France, provides valuable insights into...

The world of management consulting offers a vast and varied career pathway for ambitious students. But what exactly does this field entail, and how can one break into it? Much like the terrain of high finance, consulting can be a challenging but rewarding domain for those who are prepared. In a...

We are launching a brand new feature called Company Scout, a categorized database of all companies and industries in finance. All company and interview reviews, salary submissions are anonymous so be honest and don't hold back. We welcome fair and informative criticism of interview experiences...

Marks of a Good Equity Research Analyst Alpha | noun | \ˈal-fə\ | the difference between an investment’s actual return and its benchmark return. I was fortunate to immediately work in the buy-side when I landed a job in equity research for a fund after finishing my undergraduate degree in...

So, your application has been accepted, then you've passed the aptitude tests, then nailed your telephone interview and you are now on first name terms with your HR coordinator. You might be thinking that you're a part of the company now, but before you go and pick out your outfit for the...

To ensure they get the best employees, top auditing and consulting firms will put their potential candidates through a series of aptitude tests to screen graduates looking for a top job. These tests are designed to reduce the number of candidates before their application can advance. With so...

Have an upcoming Assessment Centres at one of the leading investment banks? Look no more! The answer is here. The Assessment Centre database lets you share insider information on assessment centres. It's a great way to get to know what will happen at your assessment centre, including specific...

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As an ambitious student or a working professional with a few years of experience under their belt, you may have thought about going to the US to get an MBA degree. After all, MBAs are an American creation and while universities worldwide now offer the degree, US business schools still dominate...

We had a conversation with an emerging markets trading Managing Director. Read our first interview here. Can you talk a little about your educational background? I got a degree in the late 90’s in Economics. Afterwards, I got a JD and did some work in law. How did your career move from law...

In the next few weeks we are going to post a lot of interesting content on working in the Wharf, starting off with a Managing Director who has been working as a trader for a bulge bracket investment bank for more than 10 years. You have an undergraduate degree and two masters from the same...

Thanks to @Expert #7451 for sharing this! Gwyn on competency questions To be able to handle these, you need to have relevant experience. This means being involved in relevant clubs. Being involved is not enough; to encounter the problems and dilemmas which will give you lots of material to call...