Leland+ Content Library

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.

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.

S&T Self Assessment

Use this checklist to gauge your strengths and weaknesses against the traits of top-performing Sales & Trading professionals.

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.

Integrating AI into Your Daily Tools

Step-by-step walkthrough for connecting AI tools like Google Drive, Slack, and Notion to ChatGPT for seamless automation.

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.

Brainstorming & Idea Generation (Using Canva AI)

Use AI to spark creativity and enhance team brainstorming through visual and text-based collaboration.

S&T Overview of Desks

From Fixed Income to Equities, see a quick breakdown of every major Sales & Trading desk and which is right for your skills.

How S&T Fits into a Bank

Learn the core function of Sales & Trading and how it powers a global investment bank's success.

Day in the Life of S&T

A candid look at the intense hours, essential prep, and real-time decision-making of a top-tier Sales & Trader.

Research & Information Gathering (Using Perplexity)

Discover how to efficiently find reliable, structured information using AI-powered research tools.

AI Integration Directory

Directory of common AI integrations (Slack, Notion, Google Workspace, Zapier) with ideas for what to automate first.

Exercise: Automate a Team Workflow with AI

Redesign a repetitive team process—from trigger to action to outcome—using AI-driven automation.

Checklist for Fact-Checking AI Outputs

Simple verification framework to ensure AI responses are accurate, credible, and unbiased.

Routing & Process Support (Using ChatGPT)

Learn how to automate tagging, categorization, and routing for repetitive workflows using AI.

Personalization & Recommendations (Using ChatGPT)

Discover how to use AI to tailor content, messages, and experiences for different audiences.

Tracking & Documentation (Using Notion AI)

See how AI can automate meeting notes, reports, and follow-ups to streamline collaboration.

Exercise: Writing with AI - Creative Application

Practice using AI to adapt tone and structure for different audiences and transform raw ideas into polished writing.