Q&A: Risk Management at Top IB

About I've been thinking about doing  a Q&A a while ago and finally have the chance to do so.

Brief background

1.5 years as a Credit Risk Associate at a top IB - About 1 year as a Market Risk Associate at another top IB 

Q&A

Happy to answer questions related to risk roles: - What kind of candidates are IBs looking for - How to prepare for interviews - Differences between different risk fields

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