Great remote jobs in finance

Finance is almost inherently a knowledge-based field. Early during the Covid pandemic, the vast majority of finance workers suddenly found themselves working from home. For some, working remotely was great. For others, they couldn’t wait to get to the office …

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A Day in the Life of a Financial Services Actuary

You’ve probably noticed that software engineer consistently tops all those annual lists of best jobs in the world. Which may come as no surprise; we hear all the time that tech jobs are hot. However, I would bet you half your tax …

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A Day in the Life of A Venture Capitalist

7:00 AM: Arrive at the office.

7:01 AM: Surf TechCrunch, NYTimes, WSJ, paying careful attention to the Marketplace coverage for your industry focus.

7:20 AM: Read trade press and notice four companies you haven’t seen before. Check CRM to see if someone else on …

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What Is Retail Banking?

Retail banking, also called personal banking or consumer banking, is financial services geared toward individual customers rather than large corporations. Retail banks offer products like savings accounts and debit cards to the general public, and working in retail banking requires …

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What Is a Venture Capitalist?

Early-stage companies need capital to grow and become successful — this is where venture capitalists come in. A venture capitalist looks for early-stage companies with high-growth potential, invests in them, and works with them to help them succeed. They receive equity …

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Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Private Equity Investments in Tech

Recent McKinsey and Company article shows how private equity investments work today. We see their focus being transferred to technology rather than software or other industries. This opinion is backed by statistics – the article mentions that currently, tech assets …

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AI in Finance & Banking: 11 Ways It’s Changing the Industry

In 1950, when Alan Turing questioned whether machines could think, no one knew how much capability artificial intelligence would have more than 70 years later. This question alone gave rise to complex concepts like machine learning (ML), robotics, deep learning, expert …

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Venture Capitalist vs. Angel Investor

When a start-up company seeks funding, it often turns to investors like venture capitalists and angel investors. The difference between venture capitalists vs. angel investors is sometimes challenging to define since they both ultimately serve the same function for an …

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11 Financial Analyst Interview Questions (and Answers!)

Financial analyst interview questions are a mix of technical questions designed to test your hard skills and behavioral questions that help the employer know if you have the soft skills to fit in with the company culture. You’ll likely need …

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What Is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)?

A chartered financial analyst (CFA) is a certification offered by the CFA Institute and a title for those who have earned this certification. Getting a CFA charter requires several exams and can be difficult. However, the CFA designation is highly …

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