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Transcript: Kenneth Tropin

The Big Picture

If you’re all interested in macro investing, trend following, commodities, currencies, fixed income, various types of quantitative strategies, and most important of all, risk management, you’re going to find this conversation to be absolutely fascinating. With no further ado, my interview of GCM’s Ken Tropin.

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Transcript: Julian Salisbury, GS

The Big Picture

Investment banks were not really a known concept in the area where I grew up. I lined up a bunch of job interviews with a variety of banks. So I got to know banks a little bit. So I interviewed with a bunch of banks, got a number of job offers by the end of the week, and joined Goldman Sachs in October 1998.

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Transcript: Michael Rockefeller

The Big Picture

There are about 13 different portfolio managers each focused on a different sub-sector. So after my experience in Baltimore, I, I wanted to pivot to finance and came back to school and applied to every major investment bank that did not go so well. And I didn’t have a background that banks wanted.

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Kickstarting Your Career: Tips for Fresh Graduates

International College of Financial Planning

Banking Sector The age requirement for private banking systems is typically between 20 and 35. Prospective bank probationary officers (POs) must pass banking exams. A face-to-face interview is required for higher positions like a manager or deputy manager, scale one. Here are some options: 1.Certified

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Accelerate Your Career With the CFP® Fast Track Course

International College of Financial Planning

The CFP® Fast Track is designed for professionals with prior qualifications in the finance and banking sector. At its core, the CFP® Fast Track equips you with the expertise to offer sound financial advice, specializing in areas such as retirement planning, risk management, tax planning, and wealth management.

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An Insight into Investment Advisor Courses and Training Programs

International College of Financial Planning

It wasn’t too long ago when investments would mean going to the bank and following the advice of the bankers or calling in neighborhood uncle to buy term-deposit certificates or insurance. You can also undertake the globally recognized course in risk management from GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals).

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Mastering Finances with a Certified Investment/Financial Advisor

International College of Financial Planning

Some common career paths for investment advisors include working as wealth manager, family office, portfolio manager (PMS), Retirement Planner, Estate Planner. Investment advisors can also specialize in specific areas such as retirement planning, tax planning, or portfolio management.