The Wall Street Skinny

The Wall Street Skinny

Hosted by: Kristen and Jen

This podcast is a smart and entertaining peek into the world of investment banking, sales & trading, private equity, hedge funds and more. Hosted by two lifelong friends with a passion for teaching, and over two...

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8. The 2023 Banking Crisis: What Led to SVB’s Downfall

Season #1 Episode #8

Send us a textIt's been a pretty wild spring in 2023.  Since March of this year, we've seen Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse, Signature Bank shut down, Credit Suisse get acquired by UBS, and --- most recently ---...
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7. How to Ace the Investment Banking Interview

Season #1 Episode #7

Send us a textWe tackle our most-asked listener question: how do I ace the interview for a job in finance?  Listen to learn key technical skills you'll need in your toolkit and pick up tips for mastering the...
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6. Sales and Trading 101: Fixed Income Edition

Season #1 Episode #6

Send us a textIn 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...
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5. Debt Capital Markets 101: Where Do Bonds Come From?

Season #1 Episode #5

Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into one of life's greatest mysteries:  where do bonds come from??  We take a brief detour through the capital markets group and walk through an example of corporate bond...
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4. Investment Banking 101: IBD Deep Dive

Season #1 Episode #4

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the investment banking division (IBD) through the lens of one specific merger, discuss different groups within the division, and share insights for those interested in a...
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3. Investment Banking vs. Sales & Trading: Secrets for Success

Season #1 Episode #3

Send us a textWhat are the secrets for success in investment banking and sales and trading? In today's episode we discuss talents and character traits that may set you up for success on Wall Street, explain the two...
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2. What is an Investment Bank?

Season #1 Episode #2

Send us a textIn this episode, we answer the question:  "What is an Investment Bank?".  We also explore the reasons why someone might want to pursue a career on Wall Street, and share some of our personal stories that...
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1. Welcome to The Wall Street Skinny: Two Ex-Bankers Giving You "The Skinny" on the Finance Industry

Season #1 Episode #1

Send us a textWelcome to The Wall Street Skinny!  Our first episode is a brief introduction to explain our mission, share a little bit about ourselves, and invite you along on our quest to make the world of Wall...
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