Private Equity means investing in companies that are not listed on the stock markets. PE firms typically leverage junior professionals to model out transactions, perform due diligence on transactions. Most PE firms hire former investment bankers and similar corporate finance professionals (accounting, commercial banking) since these professionals' backgrounds are well suited for such positions.

Digital marketing is about so much more than just launching a website. It's about embracing new technologies and integrating new techniques with the more traditional approaches to effectively market your company to the right audience. A career in digital marketing is not for everybody! You have to be sharp and on the ball. Love online interaction and be quick with the ideas and plans.

Fund Management, also called Asset Management or Investment Management, refers to the professional management of investment funds for individuals and institutions. Effective fund management requires constant monitoring and managing. To succeed in these areas, candidates should possess excellent analytical skills as well as quick decision-making and the ability to withstand pressure.

In this interview, Iain Wales talks about the requirements of a career in Project Finance. The term "Project Finance" refers to the financing of infrastructure and industrial projects in which repayment of debt is based on the revenue generated by that project. Success in this business requires excellent analytical and financial modeling skills and the ability to work under pressure and stay calm in difficult situations.

The Analytics team sits in the middle of the trading floor and supports sales, trading and origination desks in assessing the risks and establishing the pricing of different financial assets. Analytics is largely concerned with building financial models. To do well in Analytics, you need to be comfortable with mathematical concepts and not to be afraid to use mathematical tools. Having a high sense of curiosity and inquisitiveness is very important.

The carbon markets were created to help mitigate climate change. They enable companies to buy and sell rights to emit greenhouse gas pollution to the atmosphere. The idea is that by putting a price on carbon, industries will have a good reason to invest in cleaner technologies. The carbon markets have experienced tremendous growth in recent years and career opportunities are rapidly emerging around the world.

Equity Capital Markets (ECM) is one of an investment bank’s core functions. The ECM team specialises in helping firms to raise capital to grow their businesses through the equity markets. ECM’s core activities include: overall marketing, distribution and allocation of new issues, initial public offerings (IPOs) and private placements. Despite the long hours and heavy work load, ECM remains popular with applicants because it can be lucrative even as ...

The Foreign Exchange (FX) Strategy function exists in almost every bank. The main role is to predict future currency valuation and advice clients on the direction of currency prices. In the business of forecasting you need to have a strong mathematical background and an understanding of economics. The ability to present your views in a 'non-boring' way is critical to succeed in this business.

The way in which Brand Management is defined can vary from company to company. Most organizations will have a department that is responsible for the creation of all communications materials (TV commercials, radio advertisements, digital websites, promotional activities, etc.). It is a function that impacts directly the way the company is seen by consumers. Having a positive - "can do" - attitude is critical as well as an ability to work hard in a very u...

Investment Banking encompasses a wide range of activities, from mergers and acquisitions to capital raising. It is a fast-moving, highly competitive business that requires solid numerical and analytical skills as well as an ability to work under pressure. When you start your hours will typically be long but the work can be exciting. Be prepared for moments of frustration where you are stretched too thin and moments of exhiliration where everything click...