In this episode we tackle the Sales & Trading division of an Investment Bank, the high profile, fast-paced, markets-based, client-facing arm of a firm.  This is where billions and billions of dollars change hands every single day, and fortunes can be made or lost before most people have their morning coffee.  We follow the journey of an investment idea from conception to execution, explain the roles of salespeople and traders, and discuss compensation metrics and exit opportunities.  If you listen closely, you might just learn how to retire before you’re 40.....

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