A career in the derivatives market offers job paths of derivatives trader, derivative operations analyst and derivatives risk analyst. Traders need finance/economics degree, financial market knowledge and technical skills. Operations analysts need business administration/accounting degree and derivative knowledge. Risk analysts need risk management experience and education. The career is demanding but offers high compensation and growth opportunities.

The traditional corporate structure has evolved as a result of technological advancements, process innovation, and cost-saving initiatives. While departments like HR have consolidated, technology plays a much wider role today. With increasing environmental concerns we can also observe the development of new departments like ESG, which requires interdisciplinary expertise from management, law, finance, etc.    As […]

You will often hear the same advice when asking an investment banker what it takes to succeed in the industry: being skilled at valuation, knowledge of Excel, technical skills, ability to work in teams, critical thinking, and time management. However, the one essential skill which is not always given credit is communication.  One of the […]

In an investment bank, Global Markets work in tandem with corporate, institutional, and government clients to execute trades and manage risk while providing quality research content. It is one of the most lucrative divisions of an investment bank. Within this division, students can tap into front office roles such as sales or trading; middle office […]

If you’re an aspiring investment banker, one of the major areas you work in can be mergers and acquisitions. This is the process of companies being consolidated either through merging or one company acquiring the other. Investment bankers, in M&As, assist with crucial aspects -— valuing the companies, analysing the financial health of the firms […]

Capital markets are the exchange place for long-term debt between those who have the capital to lend and those who need investments. Essentially, in a capital market, companies in need of money to launch or grow their business can gain access to it through banks and investors. The most widely known capital markets are the […]

For a keen college student looking to break into the finance industry and gain work experience, an internship is a great choice. If you manage to get a place in such a coveted program, you will get first-hand insight into a top firm within a field that interests you. The company gets to test you […]

Many people new to the financial markets come across the terms market maker, dealer, and broker. Can these terms be used interchangeably? If not, what are the differences and the attributes needed to succeed in each of the roles? The exact definition may depend on the company you work for or the region you are […]

In this white paper, we will explore the background of delta one desks, who their clients are, the products offered, why clients need these products, and finally, the recent market developments in this space.