Working the Street: What You Need to Know About Life on Wall Street

by Erik Banks

Banks spent 16 years on Wall Street, most at a major global investment bank, and is the author of a dozen books on banking, financial history, risk, derivatives, and governance. For those starting or already entered into a career on Wall Street, he offers an accessible, fast-paced guide to how it operates, and how to achieve professional success working on "The Street." No subject index. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: Finance

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Justin Mitran · Rating 4 out of 5]

I believe this is a great book for a novice looking to understanding the various facets of Wall Street and what it takes to work in Investment Banking. I also appreciate the author's unbiased opinion with regards to Back Office and its importance in ensuring the "Big Machine" works.