Learning the jargon, technicals and soft skills to break into finance has only been available behind closed doors. Until now! Together we'll review everything you need to get a job in investment banking, private equity, venture capital or at a hedge fund. We'll also discuss current events, hear from professionals about their experiences and discuss your questions!
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Learning the jargon, technicals and soft skills to break into finance has only been available behind closed doors. Until now! Together we'll review everything you need to get a job in investment banking, private equity, venture capital or at a hedge fund. We'll also discuss current events, hear from professionals about their experiences and discuss your questions!
Submit your questions! https://www.breakingintofinancepodcast.com/
On today's episode, Ian Becker and Ben Piekarz join the show to discuss their experience helping launch a student-run long-short equity fund at Brown University.
They explain the mechanics of shorting stocks, how hedge funds use pairing trades to manage risk and they provide an example of a successful pair trade. Lastly, they offer advice for students interested in starting a similar strategy and building knowledge and experience in finance.
