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13 years ago I made my first placement Back in 2011, I began with a placement that set the tone for my career—an AVP in Market Risk at Credit Suisse. How time flies! 📈 Since then, the industry has evolved, but the thrill of matching the right talent to the right role remains unchanged. It's been a journey of constant learning and adapting. Here's what I've learned: ✔ Networking is KEY. It's about who you know, and more importantly, who knows you. ✔ Always add value. Whether it's market insights or career advice, make sure you're providing something useful. ✔ Change is inevitable. Adaptability is not a skill but a necessity in this fast-paced sector. In reflection, it's not just about the placements, but the lives and teams transformed along the way. For those just starting: stay resilient, build relationships, and remember, every placement is part of a bigger picture. 🔗 Stay connected for more insights and don't forget to follow RAW Search for the latest job opportunities. #RecruitmentJourney #CareerMilestones #RAWSearch #risk #creditsuisse

Crazy Interview Question: "Why Do You Want to Work At Our Firm?" HOT TAKE: That hiring manager would leave in a HEARTBEAT for a 20% bump. If you consider this, you will probably come up with a different answer. Traditional Response: "Goldman Sachs has a stellar reputation, leading the banks with over $5 quadrillion AUM, and nearly a gazillion developers" But now that you know they don't care you should do this: "The reality is, I'm just so excited for this type of role; it matches my skillset and experience perfectly. The fact that it's at such a prestigious bank is icing on the cake. Additionally, I recently spoke with an analyst on your desk and she couldn't stop talking about how kind the team is; I would love to work in such a friendly and cohesive environment." The focus is: The Role & The People. Sure throw in there that the bank is awesome, but they really don't care.

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In 2014 I graduated from UCL and started my career with Credit Suisse’s Equity Trading Operations team. If you had told me back then that within 10 years CS would be acquired by UBS, I certainly would never have believed you. The financial services market landscape is ever changing at an incredible pace. 2023 has certainly been no exception. AI continued to impact the financial services job market. The potential that advanced datasets, tools and algorithms can have in continuing innovation and efficiency across FS organisations has not gone unnoticed. Of course we can’t avoid the topic of inflation and the rising cost of living that shaped this past year. As candidates make new career decisions financial incentive amongst job security & flexible working continue to dominate conversations. Compared to hiring levels in 2022, the post-pandemic market of 2023 has seen an increase in competition for new and existing talent. Hiring firms have adapted their recruitment strategies to ensure that they secure the best & most diverse talent. This has included focus on time to hire, virtual interviews, amongst other changes. As the year comes to an end we use this time as an opportunity to reflect. A deliberate pause to look back at our year before setting new intentions and goals for the year ahead. Operating as a boutique FS recruitment agency we have had the privilege of partnering with some exceptional talent across compliance, risk, trading, operations and trading technology this past year. Despite strong turbulence across the market, we have worked relentlessly to exceed our targets. We have strengthened our partnerships with some exceptional clients across the global markets space, who continue to innovate and evolve. Thank you to everyone who have continued to support our business. Making a career pivot and setting up a recruitment agency ahead of an unknown global pandemic in 2019 was no easy task. Despite all the turbulence of the macro environment throughout the last 4 years, we are so proud of another successful year and it simply would not have been possible without our incredible network of clients and candidates. I wish everyone a well deserved break. We look forward to connecting and making an impact with you in 2024. ✨ Season’s Greetings From The GRID Recruitment Team ✨

Hey , connections I recently participated in JPMorgan's virtual job simulation on the Forage platform, and it was incredibly useful to understand what it might be like to be part of an investment banking team at JPMorgan.🤗 The job simulation enabled me to become more familiar with advanced Excel and PowerPoint and to develop my passion for supporting clients through large, complex transactions.✅ (urn:li:organization:68514998). In the simulation I: * Identified an ideal M&A target for a client based on an assessment of their strategic and financial criteria. * Constructed a DCF model to calculate the valuation of the M&A target and adjusted the model to account for a competitor bid and supply chain interruption. * Created a 2-pager for the client containing a company profile and summary of the auction process. Check out the simulation here👇: https://lnkd.in/dKUYVXRZ n/investment-banking-hkyd Through this program I realized that I really enjoy working on high value, high stakes projects and would love to apply what I've learned in an investment banking team at a company like JPMorgan.💎

My participation in JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Job Simulation on the Forage platform was incredibly useful for me. I understood the type of work one might be performing as an analyst in the Asia Analyst Development Program team at JPMorgan Chase & Co. I practiced evaluating client needs, analyzing and recommending investments, and assessing a potential acquisition in a realistic context. Completing this program confirmed that I really enjoy working on complex finance solutions and I'm excited to potentially apply these skills in the Asia Analyst Development Program at JPMorgan Chase & Co. In the simulation I: * Mapped a client's needs to multiple departments in the bank * Analyzed excess cash flow and manage short-term investments * Applied fintech solutions to improve a client’s payment processing * Evaluated a potential acquisition #JPMorganChase #investmentbanking #valuatiuon #financialanalyst

🤯 Mary Callahan, CEO of JPMorgan's asset and wealth management unit, revealed that the bank received 493,000 applications for its 4,000 summer analyst and associate positions last year. 😣 So, breaking in is tough. ❌ A common mistake students make is focusing too much on technicals and not enough on behavioral preparation. 🙌 How you answer those fit questions can really make you stand out. 🎙️ That's why doing mock interviews is crucial. If you need help with this, join WSO Academy now - https://lnkd.in/gN9yH8gM #investmentbanking #wallstreet #financecareers

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Closing my career account with JP Morgan Chase was a decision that came after a series of job application rejections from them. These rejections served as a wake-up call for me, as they made me realize that my interest in the banking industry had waned over time. In fact, I had never been passionate about finance since childhood. It was a subject that I was forced to study and strive for perfection in, solely to please my family. As a creative individual, I have always felt a deep dislike for finance. It never resonated with me, and I constantly felt like I was suppressing my true goals and aspirations. I vividly remember an incident that further solidified my decision to leave the banking industry. Someone belittled my work as an art director, claiming it was merely "mouse clicking." This incident made me realize that my talents and skills were not being valued in the finance world. However, I firmly believe that every job holds equal value, regardless of the industry. That person who belittled my work eventually lost their own job, which served as a reminder that no job is superior to another. With this realization, I made the decision to leave the banking industry behind and embrace my true passion for creativity. Being part of the creative community has been a breath of fresh air for me. It is a place where like-minded individuals come together, supporting and inspiring each other. I am truly relieved that I no longer have to conform to others' expectations and can simply be myself. The pressure to meet others' expectations was suffocating, and I am grateful to have escaped that. Reflecting on my decision to apply to JP Morgan Chase, I now understand that it was driven by the desire to meet others' expectations rather than my own aspirations. It was not the dream company I wanted to work for, as it did not align with my true passion for creativity. Closing my career account with them was a liberating step towards embracing my authentic self and pursuing a path that truly fulfills me. Have you ever thought about which companies are your dream employers? I have a strong desire to work for the leading social media companies in the industry. Top Social Media Companies #Facebook #YouTube #WhatsApp #Instagram #TikTok #WeChat #LinkedIn #X

🌟 How I got an interview with Credit Suisse in an elevator?   In the previous articles I shared about my failures.   🏆 Allow me to celebrate a small win this time 🤣   This event happened 10 years ago:   📈 I was invited to the final round interview with Deutsche Bank – Summer Analyst Program at their Asset & Wealth Management department.   After I finished my interview, I was waiting for the lift to leave the DB office. ⏰ When I got inside the lift and was about to close the door   A guy rushed into the lift and I opened the door for him   He thanked me I said you are welcome and I told him I was not in a rush because I just finished my final round interview with DB   (As I assumed that he also worked at DB and could be my future colleague if I got an offer!)   ⏰ Then he asked me how did the interview go and we chatted briefly inside the lift.   When the lift arrived the ground floor, he passed me his name card.   💡 Turns out – He worked at Credit Suisse Private Bank as a Director and he was at the DB office for a meeting with them!!   I was shocked as I assumed he was from DB all along.   Then he asked if I applied to Credit Suisse or not.   ⚡ I answered no because there wasn’t a summer analyst program for private banking for undergraduates.   ⚡ Back in 2014, CS would only hire MBA Summer Analysts instead.     Then he mentioned that his Hong Kong team was planning to hire a contract analyst and asked me if I was interested.   Luckily – I had my CV with me and passed to him immediately - assuming my interview with DB failed in the end.     ☕ 2 Weeks later, I met with him and his team member.   The rest is history.   Lesson of the story:   ✅ Always have your CV readily available – on your phone or on your bag   ✅ Always be nice to others as you don’t know whom you will run into a lift   ✅ Never make assumptions!!!     ⌛ When was the last time you ran into an opportunity? ⌛ What kind of opportunity was it? ⌛ What was your latest success story? ⌛ Feel free to comment below to share your success story!   I wrote a guide on: 📝 Fixing your CV & LinkedIn in 1 Day: Link: https://lnkd.in/ggNqAK87   📊 Interview Preparation For Success: Link: https://lnkd.in/ghaJcDy4