Trading

After wrapping up an undergraduate degree, most students are eager to get out into the real working world and start making money and putting their hard-earned skills to use. But that entry level position is just the beginning of a long career likely full of twists and turns. As with many career fields, the investment banking career ladder is long — and how many rungs you climb depends on your talent, your ambition, and a dose of luck. The grunt work Financial analysts are largely considered the grunt workers of the banking world. Analysts spend a great deal of time…

When one pictures the financial trading industry, the images of Wall Street and Manhattan loom large. Indeed, New York City is the commercial capital of the United States, home to the biggest financial markets and the most Fortune 500 companies in the world. But NYC isn’t for everyone. The cost of living is significantly higher than the average US city, and elevated tax rates means that more of your paycheck’s gone missing before it even hits your bank account. If you’ve burned out on the Big Apple, check out this list of five other cities that are great places for…

Reducing Stress and the Financial Trader Whatever initially drew you to a career in finance, it likely wasn’t a hankering for a low-stress, relaxed lifestyle. Probably the exact opposite, in fact. While the long working hours and typical high-tension workplaces are generally seen as an unfortunate side effect to the job, it’s true that many of those who choose this line of work actually thrive on a fast-paced, high-stress environment. Sure, it’s normal to complain about the demanding nature of your work. But can you really picture yourself putting in an easy, uneventful 8 hours and heading home for a…