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Crafting Your Sales & Trading Pitch
A brief guide to delivering a clear, confident Sales & Trading interview pitch.
Other Careers in Finance Panel
Discover the range of career opportunities within and beyond private equity in this insightful panel discussion. Hear from professionals in investor relations, portfolio operations, fundraising, corporate development, and more as they share their career paths, daily responsibilities, and strategies for success. You’ll learn how to position yourself for these roles, the skills PE firms value most, and how to navigate your career in the broader private equity ecosystem. Meet your hosts: Nicolas D. - Former Equity Research Associate @ Jefferies Mariana A. - Current Sales & Trading Associate @ Morgan Stanley Devanshi M. - Corporate Finance Lead @ Nextdoor
Guide to Sales & Trading Recruiting
Comparing S&T to Investment Banking, Consulting, and Asset Management
A breakdown on how S&T differs from other finance career paths in pay, hours, required skills, and long-term exit paths.
Career Paths Beyond the Desk
Explore the lucrative and rewarding exit opportunities for S&T professionals, including hedge funds, private equity, and fintech.
Sales & Trading-Specific Tips
Advanced, S&T-only advice on technical questions, market knowledge, and desk-specific behavior that lands the offer.
Recruiting Stories from Recent Analysts
Candid accounts of what worked (and what failed) in real S&T interviews, networking, and offer negotiation processes.
S&T Application and Networking Tracker
A plug-and-play system for managing applications, tracking networking contacts, and prioritizing your target banks effectively.
S&T Self Assessment
Use this checklist to gauge your strengths and weaknesses against the traits of top-performing Sales & Trading professionals.
How Market News Becomes A Trade Idea
Learn how elite traders go from headline to execution, generating actionable, profitable ideas in minutes.
S&T Recruiting Timeline
Don't miss the deadline. Get the critical month-by-month breakdown of when to apply for internships and full-time S&T roles.
Recruiting Timeline (Undergrad & Masters – Sales & Trading Focus)
Detailed schedules for both college and graduate students outlining when banks recruit and how to manage the application cycles.
S&T Resume and Cover Letter Tips
Learn exactly how to tailor your experience and skills to get noticed by S&T desks, not just general finance HR.
Life as a First Year Analyst
Survive your first year. Learn the essential day-to-day tasks, how to manage expectations, and the best way to prove your value quickly.
Real Stories from S&T - Candid Perspectives (Lifestyle, Pressure, Culture)
An experienced trader discusses the high-pressure environment, the true lifestyle, and the unspoken rules of the trading floor culture.
S&T Terms Glossary
Master the 20 most critical Sales & Trading terms used on the trading floor every day.
Inside the Trading Floor
Peek behind the curtain to understand the tech, the structure, and the high-stakes culture of a major bank's trading room.
How Different Firms Compete in Markets
Deep dive into the strategies, risk profiles, and unique advantages that separate bulge bracket banks from elite boutiques.
Pros and Cons of a Sales & Trading Career
Get the unvarnished truth on the compensation, exit opportunities, and intense demands before you commit to S&T.
S&T Key Skills
Understand the core analytical and psychological skills you need to thrive and get promoted on the desk.
