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20+ Top Fintech Companies of 2023

The top fintech companies use technology to automate or improve financial services. But what are fintech companies and what do they really do? 

Some well-known companies, like Mastercard and Visa, are considered fintech businesses because they rely on technology to …

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What Does Business Casual Really Mean in 2023?

“Business casual” is a straightforward dress code in that the name translates precisely to what it means: a mix of formal and casual clothing. Yet it can be hard to know what’s too formal for this dress code and, conversely, …

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What is Corporate Finance?

Corporate finance deals with the capital structure of a corporation, including its funding and the actions that management takes to increase the value of the company. Corporate finance also includes the tools and analysis utilized to prioritize and distribute financial …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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Key Skills to Develop For a Career in Banking and Finance

Saurabh Tyagi

Banking and Finance, although two separate sectors have a lot of things in common, skills required being one of them. An individual looking for a career in any of these sectors should possess some innate qualities and skills …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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5 Best Fintech Career Paths

Fintech, short for financial technology, is a blanket term used to describe new technologies that aim to improve and automate the delivery of financial services. These technologies include payment processing and money transfers to investment and lending platforms, among other …

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Industry Primer: Investment Banking

This Primer covers all Investment Banking essentials, including what types of deal services Investment Banks offer. Topics include: M&A, Equity…

Industry Primer: Corporate Banking

Corporate banks are the backbone of our global economy. They manage the transactions and safeguard the assets of the world’s…

Industry Primer: Wealth Management

Wealth Management is fundamentally a distribution business. It offers white-glove service, connecting high-net-worth clients seamlessly with whatever financial products they…

Industry Primer: Blockchain

Blockchain technologies – cryptocurrencies, NFTs, smart contracts – are among the most discussed emergent technologies today. Many believe that blockchain…

Industry Primer: Core Banking Systems

The Core Banking System (CBS) is the invisible but essential heart of any financial institution. It’s the master ledger that…

Function Primer: Finance

Warren Buffett has some famous financial advice—“Rule number 1: Never lose money. Rule number 2: Never forget rule number 1.”…

Industry Primer: Digital Payments

Digital payments. Without them, the global economy would grind to a halt. Hundreds of trillions of dollars are flowing each…

Financial Statement Modeling

Taught by Wall Street Prep
In this course, you will develop a 3-statement model completely from scratch, inputting historical data and assumptions to project out…

Interview Tips for Finance Professionals

Taught by Jena Viviano
Interviewing for a role in the financial industry can be a nerve-wracking experience. Interviewers ask a ton of complex questions…

Excel: Advanced Formulas and Functions (2023)

Taught by Oz du Soleil
Follow along with Excel MVP Oz du Soleil as he demystifies the many kinds of formulas and functions available in…

Excel Crash Course

Taught by Wall Street Prep
Whether you currently work in Excel at a beginner or intermediate level, this course will take you to the next…

PowerPoint Crash Course

Taught by Wall Street Prep
A single IB or consulting slide may contain more analysis and strategy than an entire sales presentation, and the fast…

Ultimate Guide to the Technical Finance Interview

Taught by Wall Street Prep
Finance interviews are notoriously difficult. Firms want to make sure candidates are 100% committed before devoting considerable resources to mentor…

ESG Investing, Green Bonds and Social Bonds

Taught by Wall Street Prep
The last decade has seen exponential growth in ESG investing worldwide. Designed for those seeking to learn about the role…

FPAMC© Appendix: Corporate Finance Principles

Taught by Wall Street Prep
An Appendix of the FP&A Modeling Certification Program (FPAMC©). FP&A professionals must be able to understand corporate finance best practices,…

Industry Primer: Banking Primer

From the income statement to the operating model, almost everything about banks is different from a typical company. Even though…