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Sales & Trading: which profiles truly succeed on the trading floor?
Finance
8 april 2026
5 min read

Sales & Trading: which profiles truly succeed on the trading floor?

The trading floor both fascinates and intimidates. Between the screens, the speed of execution, and the constant pressure, Sales & Trading is often perceived as an environment reserved for technically “brilliant” profiles.

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Hedge funds: how do they really work from the inside?
Finance
31 march 2026
5 min read

Hedge funds: how do they really work from the inside?

Often perceived as opaque, complex, and reserved for a financial elite, hedge funds both fascinate and raise questions. Behind this sometimes mysterious image lie highly rigorous structures, organized around a clear objective: generating performance regardless of market conditions.

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Ray Dalio (Bridgewater): how he built the largest hedge fund in the world
Finance
31 march 2026
5 min read

Ray Dalio (Bridgewater): how he built the largest hedge fund in the world

In the world of finance, some names go beyond performance to become true intellectual references. Ray Dalio is part of this category. Founder of Bridgewater Associates, he built one of the most powerful and influential hedge funds in the world.

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Why are private equity recruitment processes so long and demanding?
Finance
31 march 2026
4 min read

Why are private equity recruitment processes so long and demanding?

Private equity is often perceived as one of the most selective sectors in finance. Recruitment processes are known to be long, demanding, and highly competitive. Between multiple interviews, in-depth case studies, and interactions with different levels of seniority, candidates can sometimes be surprised by the intensity of the process.

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Working in a small team vs a large platform: what impact on learning?
Finance
31 march 2026
5 min read

Working in a small team vs a large platform: what impact on learning?

When choosing an internship or a first job in finance, one question often comes up: should you prioritize a small team or a large platform? Behind this choice lie two very different environments, with direct implications for the learning curve, exposure, and skill development.

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Why curiosity is a key skill in finance (and how to develop it)
Finance
30 march 2026
4 min read

Why curiosity is a key skill in finance (and how to develop it)

In finance roles, technical skills are often put forward: valuation, modeling, financial analysis. Yet, a more discreet but equally decisive factor distinguishes profiles who progress quickly from those who stagnate: curiosity.

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The mistakes that cost you an offer in finance interviews
Finance
30 march 2026
6 min read

The mistakes that cost you an offer in finance interviews

Finance interviews are demanding, competitive, and often decisive. Candidates who reach the final stages generally master the technical fundamentals and present strong backgrounds. Yet not all of them receive an offer.

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How to prepare on your own for the technical part of finance interviews
Finance
29 march 2026
4 min read

How to prepare on your own for the technical part of finance interviews

Technical preparation is often perceived as the most demanding stage of finance interviews. M&A, private equity, markets: expectations are high and candidates must demonstrate a solid mastery of the fundamentals.

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The importance of FIT in interviews and how to prepare it
Finance
29 march 2026
5 min read

The importance of FIT in interviews and how to prepare it

In finance recruitment processes, candidates often focus their efforts on technical aspects: valuation, accounting, LBO, financial markets. Yet, an essential part of the evaluation relies on a sometimes underestimated element: FIT.

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