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Step 01 Understanding the Industry

Overview of the financial industry
1.
Understanding Financial Markets 2.
Understanding the Finance Department
Introduction to the Capital Market Integration Act

Corporate Finance Department
1.
Job Introduction 2.
Business Model 3.
Relations with other departments 4.
Success Factor 5.
course
A Life in a Day ∥ A Day in the Life of a Corporate Finance Manager
Real Coach ∥ Morgan Stanley_Interview with a Corporate Finance Expert

DCM Department
1.
Job Introduction 2.
Business Model 3.
Relations with other departments 4.
Success Factor 5.
course
A Life in a Day ∥ A Day in the Life of a DCM Department
Real Coach ∥ Interview with a JP Morgan Bond Capital Markets Expert

ECM department
1.
Job Introduction 2.
Business Model 3.
Relations with other departments 4.
Success Factor 5.
course
Real Coach ∥ Morgan Stanley_ Bond Sales and Trading Expert Interview

Equity Research Department
1.
Job Introduction 2.
Business Model 3.
Relations with other departments 4.
Success Factor 5.
course
A Life in a Day ∥ A Day in the Life of a Stock Research Analyst
Real Coach ∥ Interview with Morgan Stanley's Stock Market Research Expert

Stock Sales & Trading Department
1.
Job Introduction 2.
Business Model 3.
Relations with other departments 4.
Success Factor 5.
course
A Life in a Day ∥ A Day in the Life of a Stock Sales & Trading Department
Real Coach ∥ Interview with JP Morgan's Derivatives Expert

Bond Sales & Trading Department
1.
Job Introduction 2.
Business Model 3.
Relations with other departments 4.
Success Factor 5.
course
A Day in the Life of a Bond Sales & Trading Department
Real Coach ∥ Interview with a JP Morgan Bond Sales Expert
Real Coach ∥ Interview with Morgan Stanley Bond Trading Expert

asset management company
1.
Job Introduction 2.
Business Model 3.
Relations with other departments 4.
Success Factor 5.
course
A Life in a Day ∥ A Day in the Life of an Asset Management Company's Sales Department
Real Coach ∥ Interview with an MBA Student on His Internship Experience

Equity Investment Department
1.
Job Introduction 2.
Business Model 3.
Relations with other departments 4.
Success Factor 5.
course
Real Coach ∥ Interview with an Overseas College Student on Their Internship Experience

private equity fund
1.
Job Introduction 2.
Business Model 3.
Relations with other departments 4.
Success Factor 5.
course
Real Coach ∥ Interview with a Korean college student about their internship experience

Step 02 Practice practical knowledge

accounting
1.
Overview of Financial Statements 2.
Understanding Financial Statements 3.
Financial Statement Analysis Framework 4.
Relationships between financial statements
Real Coach ∥Certification for entering/working in the financial sector

Finance (Valuation)
1.
Valuation Overview 2.
Valuation Method 3.
Discounted Cash Flow Method 4.
Similar Business Comparison Act
Financial Experts' Recommended Books: Understanding Valuation in-Depth

economy
1.
Understanding macroeconomic factors and their impact on individual companies 2.
The Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on the Financial Market
Financial Experts' Recommended Books ∥ Understanding Economics in-depth

Step 03 Case Study

Stock Analysis
1.
Introduction to Stock Analysis Methodology 2.
Technical Analysis 3.
Stock Analysis by Industry
Financial Experts' Recommended Books ∥ Learn the Philosophy of Stock Investment

Corporate Public Offering & Bond Issuance Process
1.
Method 2 of corporate financing.
Corporate Public Offering Process 3.
Analysis of corporate disclosure cases (1) 4.
Analysis of corporate disclosure cases (2) 5.
Bond issuance process 6.
Types of bonds and classification methods 7.
8. Credit rating criteria for bonds.
Status of domestic bond issuance
Financial Experts' Recommended Books: A Glimpse into Bond Sales & Trading

Mergers and acquisitions
1.
What is M&A? 2.
M&A participant 3.
M&A Process (Sell-Side Standard) 4.
M&A Methods and Financing Methods 5.
M&A Evaluation 6.
M&A Case Analysis
Financial Experts' Recommended Books ∥ A Glimpse into Wall Street Life

subprime mortgage crisis
1.
The subprime mortgage crisis that shook the global financial market 2.
Development process
Financial Experts' Recommended Books ∥ Experience the Life of an Investment Banker

Step 04 Employment Process

Resume
1.
2. Before writing your resume.
Basic Resume Structure 3.
4 Things to keep in mind when writing a resume.
Checklist 5 for Writing an Effective Resume.
Resume examples
Real Coach ∥ Interview with a Financial Expert? Resume Coach

Cover letter
1.
2. Before writing a cover letter.
Basic structure of a cover letter 3.
4 Things to keep in mind when writing a cover letter.
Checklist 5 for Writing an Effective Cover Letter.
Cover letter example
Real Coach ∥ Interview with a Headhunter

Interview
1.
2. Before the interview.
Basic interview structure 3.
4 Things to keep in mind during interviews
Checklist for a Successful Interview 5.
Practical Interview Examples
Real Coach ∥ Interview Coach with Financial Experts

supplement
Glossary of terms

A must-read for anyone who wants to succeed in finance.

The economic downturn caused by the financial crisis is leading to a continuing employment crisis.
Moreover, the reality is that it is not easy to enter the field you want due to a lack of job information.
The "Finance Career Bible" was born from the practical needs of those who wish to enter the financial sector and those who have already entered it.
Many people aspire to enter the financial sector, but there has been no book that provides accurate information and background knowledge about the financial sector that truly interests them.

Until now, people who wanted to enter the financial sector prepared by gathering information from acquaintances or from the internet.
Additionally, even those who have already entered the financial sector and want to move to another financial industry often have to go through difficult channels to obtain information due to the lack of accurate and professional guides.

While the job search process that everyone must go through to enter the financial sector is arduous, it's not as difficult as you might think with the right guidance and information.

To meet these most basic needs, 'Step 1.
Understanding the Industry" contains detailed explanations of the work and roles of domestic and foreign investment banks, securities firms, asset management companies, and private equity funds through interviews with 98 current employees at top domestic and foreign financial companies.
Furthermore, to provide practical information about each financial industry, the book details the daily work of each financial department and career development guidelines related to the industry. Furthermore, you can hear the voices of real-life financial professionals through interviews with 19 professionals from companies like Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan.

If you want to work in the financial industry, you need a thorough understanding of the relevant business and department, as well as the background knowledge and skills to handle the duties of that department.
'Step 2.
In 'Practicing Practical Knowledge', the most essential content in accounting, finance (valuation), and economics is explained based on interviews with professionals, and it is organized to enable practical practice.
Each part is based on a theoretical foundation and describes knowledge that can be encountered in real-world work environments. A Q&A session is also provided, focusing on questions that people who are about to or just after joining a company are curious about.


'Step 3.
The 'Case Study' provided practical cases needed by the department.
We introduce the most common cases, such as stock analysis, M&A, stock issuance, and bond issuance.
Furthermore, the author encourages readers to practice extensively by reading readily available financial articles and writings, building on their understanding of the processes and frameworks presented in each case study.

Finally, 'Step 4.
The 'Employment Process' section contains detailed guidance from industry professionals on the resumes, cover letters, and interviews required for employment.
We introduce how to effectively write about your career in the financial industry, from the structure of your resume and cover letter to paragraph structure.
When preparing for an interview, you're probably most curious about what questions you'll be asked.
To answer these questions, we have included detailed questions from interviews with top financial companies in Seoul, Yeouido, and elsewhere.


Readers of the Finance Career Bible

1.
Undergraduate students, master's and doctoral students, and those preparing for internships or employment in domestic and foreign financial institutions

2. MBA graduates, MBA graduates, and those preparing for employment in domestic or foreign financial institutions after graduation

3.
People considering a career change within or outside the financial sector, moving to another financial industry within the financial sector, or entering the financial sector from outside the financial sector.

4.
People who are interested in the financial industry and want to work in the financial industry in the future