Investment Banker

Investment Banker

Frank

Los Angeles, CA

Male, 35

“It seemed like a good idea at the time.”

As a liberal arts grad with mountains of debt and molehills of direction, I took an analyst job at a top NYC investment bank. Neck-deep in spreadsheets and working around the clock, I fought to keep my head above water in a sea of brilliant, khaki-clad sociopaths. While the money and education were great, I quickly learned how the finance world really works... and I wanted no part of it. After 9/11, I left for good.

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Last Answer on November 20, 2014

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Regarding the IPO process: Is it normal for the founders of the company to step down from their managerial positions at the request of the invest. bk.? Would this effect the IPO in a positive or negative way?

Asked by paulbulzomi@verizon.net about 10 years ago

 

Are female investment bankers good looking?

Asked by Alice almost 9 years ago

 

Hi I just want to I appreciate what you are doing here . Im a freshman in college & i was wondering how much does working at a boutique bank differ from a bulge ? Are the hour less at a boutique since the pay is lower ?

Asked by Lilton over 9 years ago

 

How are minorities looked upon in investment banking?
Specifically more about how are Hispanic men looked upon? Any advice?

Asked by JR over 10 years ago

 

Given your answer to the last question, are you still in banking?
And if you are, what changed the most for your job post-2008/2009?

Asked by Lisa Black over 8 years ago

 

I want to get job in bank, but no luck sofar. What are key skills required? And how important is resume? Should I higher professional resume writer? Firend recommended http://resume-for-you.com/. What do you think about this kind of services?

Asked by uberwoman about 9 years ago

 

Suppose that your company hold shares in a another company whose future profitability you think is likely to decline, but you see that these shares are still being recommended for purchase in the financial press and Stock Brokers. What would you do as a Finance Manager?

Asked by king over 9 years ago