Which Financial Communities Are Poised for a Comeback?

Jesse Marrus
April 15, 2013

While some men and women have left New York for a better life in Florida, there are other areas that are beginning to attract the financial community.

SEC Makes Investors Jump Through Hoops as Fund Managers Wait for New Rules

Jesse Marrus
March 17, 2013

Last year, Congress passed the JOBS Act, a new bill designed to foster the growth of startups. Hedge funds were particularly excited about the bill because it was expected to allow the SEC to form new rules for the industry. Jesse Marrus writes, in the months since the bill was passed, little has come from the JOBS Act. Hedge funds are still waiting to hear from the SEC, and investors are still jumping through hoops.

Where Will Barclays Discharged Employees Go?

Jesse Marrus
March 4, 2013

Barclays recently announced that it planned to eliminate at least 3,700 jobs in 2013. This was sour news from an industry that had begun to back away from the heavy layoff days of 2011.

Job Skills You Need for Tomorrow's Market

Jesse Marrus
February 20, 2013

As many as two-thirds of organizations are said to be ineffective or inefficient in some capacity. Sometimes the inefficiencies are brought on by laziness -- other times they are the result of a massive corporate scandal.

Getting an Employer’s Attention with “Drip Marketing”

Jesse Marrus
February 4, 2013

Looking for that next career opportunity has changed. Long gone are the days of paper resumes. Today, you need to be innovative in order to be seen.

A Financial Startup With an Aggressive Hiring Plan

Jesse Marrus
January 28, 2013

Now that the layoff era is finally over for Wall Street, large financial institutions are beginning to grow their teams again. But they are not the only ones that are on the lookout for fresh talent.

Talent Flowing Into Alts, Says Former B of A Exec

Jesse Marrus
January 21, 2013

Where is the talent on Wall Street? According to Ram Ahluwalia, a former Senior Vice President at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch, you might not find it in familiar places.

The Path to Success for Lawyers on Wall Street

Jesse Marrus
January 8, 2013

When people think of jobs on Wall Street, they often imagine a bunch of accountants, analysts, stockbrokers, mathematicians and other brainy types. But not everyone in the financial sector follows the same path.

Did the Fall of Banks Create New Opportunities for Hedge Funds?

Jesse Marrus
December 17, 2012

For several months hedge funds have been accused of luring top talent away from banks and other financial institutions. This is partially due to the fact that banks are not what they used to be; the salary, stability and bonus packages have greatly decreased. Hedge funds have been more than welcome to fill the void.

Do Banks Hire More Than They Fire?

Jesse Marrus
December 8, 2012

It's no secret that Citigroup has a workforce problem this holiday season. The company may not be planning to layoff as many people as Morgan Stanley did last year, but if the reports are accurate, the firm is not in hiring mode either. Or is it?

Dodd-Frank Causes Compliance Hiring Boom

Jesse Marrus
December 3, 2012

Few Wall Street professionals were thrilled about the implementation of Dodd-Frank and other forms of regulation. But it seems to have been a blessing for those who specialize in compliance.

Who's Hiring on Wall Street (and Beyond)

Jesse Marrus
November 13, 2012

Many talented individuals are getting hired on Wall Street. But while it is great to hear that others are doing well, the first thing every job seeker wants to know is this: "How can I be one of them?"

Hedge Funds Need a Unique Thesis to Succeed

Jesse Marrus
October 22, 2012

There are thousands of hedge funds competing in the marketplace. They come in all shapes and sizes, but all too often they approach investors with the same thesis.

Which Hedge Funds Perform Best in Down Markets?

Jesse Marrus
October 15, 2012

PerTrac, a provider of analytics, reporting and communications software for investment professionals, released a new report this week detailing the success of hedge funds during years in which the entire sector posted negative performance results.