Newsletter: Do bank employees contribute nothing to society?

Hiring and pay trends in banking, finance and securities 17 May 2012 TOP STORIES Being a boss of 2,000: Stewart Carmichael, MD and CTO, investment bank, Asia Pacific, J.P. Morgan, discusses retention, his career challenges and life as a "gypsy" My career has been built on taking opportunities, trying out new roles, continuing to develop my skills laterally and challenging myself. I've worked in London and the US and moved to Singapore in 2007, before moving to Hong Kong with J.P. Morgan in 2009. Being mobile, has been part of my career growth. My wife thinks I've got gypsy blood in me! Read more... Candidate Blog: Bonuses are rubbish and bankers contribute nothing to society - no wonder so many people are questioning their careers Economics aside, graduates are also reflecting on more fundamental questions, such as what does a banker contribute to society? Engineers build things, architects design things. What legacy does a banker leave behind? Read more... The Runaway MBA: I can't stress it enough - dig for dirt about your potential employer before you accept an offer Dr Seuss said: “You have brains in your head, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” This applies to your career. Yes you want a job, and you want a job that you want to do, with people that you want to work with – so don't forget that to achieve this you should interview the interviewer and gather as much information about the company and its leaders as you can. Read more... Ask the expert: Put your CFA questions to Neil Govier, 7City's Singapore MD We are speaking to financial training firm 7City's managing director for Singapore, Neil Govier, later this month. But before we go, we'd like you to tell us your most pressing questions about the CFA, so we can ask them on your behalf. Whether this relates to the sort of career opportunities the qualification opens you up to in Asia, the likelihood of a mid-career switch, dismal pass rates, or even the merits of undertaking the CFA, simply email apac.editor@efinancialcareers.com by 23 May with “CFA question” in the subject line. We'll pick the best questions and take them along to the interview, which will be published as a Q&A. Read more... Banking techies face up to the new reality of short-term "milestone" roles “Milestones” seems to be the buzz word in finance tech recruitment these days. While budgets for IT projects were previously approved for the entire year, purse strings are increasingly being released only after certain key milestones have been completed. Read more... See more stories JOIN US ON FACEBOOK eFinancialCareers APAC is now on Facebook.         Connect with us to receive latest updates and news from around the region. eFinancialCareers APAC UPDATE YOUR CV Update your CV! Questions or comments about this newsletter? Let us know what you think. eFinancialCareers.sg Sponsored by:   TOP RECRUITERS Ernst & Young Singapore UBS AG The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC KPMG J.P. Morgan More companies TOP JOBS Appointed Actuary | APAC | Asia Pacific Singapore Base Salary - US$100,000- US$140,000 (negotiable) + competitive bonus & additional benefits Director / AD - Credit and Operational Risk Singapore S$130K to S$200K Management Consultant / Senior Consultant / Strategy Consulting / TMT Singapore SGD 200-300,000 VP | Quantitative Analyst | Model Validation - South East Asia - Singapore Singapore $150-190k SGD + Bonus and Benefits Sales - Fixed Income - Credit / Bond - Pan-Asian Coverage - Singapore, South East Asia Singapore $Excellent + uncapped performance related bonus More jobs eFinancialCareers.sg My eFinancialCareers Post Resume Search Jobs You have chosen to receive this newsletter from eFinancialCareers.com. If you wish to unsubscribe, click here