9 Things you need to seriously consider before joining a startup Interested in joining a startup? There’s a couple things you need to know first. Startups are hard. Working at a startup is equal parts addicting, rewarding, frustrating, and confusing. I should know, I’ve worked in senior roles at four different startups over the…
5 Ways ONA Creates Value in Mergers and Acquisitions M&A considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic A series of megadeals have recently driven global M&A activity to its strongest start of all time in the second half of 2020, as chief executives resume acquisitions after sitting on the sidelines during the height of the COVID-19…
Here’s an example of the perfect resume, according to Harvard career experts Just the thought of writing a resume can lead to a huge headache. But it doesn’t have to be so complicated. Try to think of your resume as an award-winning short memoir about your professional experience. Certainly, they aren’t exactly the same (resumes shouldn’t be written in…
Just weeks into the coronavirus pandemic, unemployment claims soared past 30 million. Understandably, the focus is on those who are now jobless, whose job prospects and long-term security are suddenly unclear. What’s often overlooked in the economic reckoning, though, are the employees whose jobs were spared. While some may feel lucky to still be employed,…
In the past few years, videoconference interviewing is becoming more and more popular. The current specific situation increases this phenomenon. Therefore you have to pull all the cards on your side for this one to be a success. Personally, I find this type of interview more complicated than a physical one. The preparation phase is…
Coronavirus is spurring remote hiring. Here’s how to nail your job interview from afar. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to grip economies across the globe, few industries have been left untouched by the fallout, and that’s having huge implications not only for the workforce but also the recruitment process. Some companies have moved to freeze…
With other parts of its business facing hefty cuts, Deutsche Bank wants to expand its European operations handling the assets of rich clients and take market share from rivals after staunching the outflow of assets. Hiring new client relationship managers and perhaps making acquisitions in a few years’ time can help fuel growth, said Claudio…
The wealth management joint venture (JV) between Schroders and Lloyds is planning to hire over 700 financial advisers as it looks to double its assets under management (AuM), the Financial Times reported. According to the publication, the companies intend to increase the JV’s AuM from approximately £13bn to £25bn. The growth is said to come…
The private bank said it plans to ramp up on hiring private bankers massively this year. The move follows the poaching of an 18-person team in the Middle East last month. Geneva-based Pictet will hire up to 300 bankers in its wealth management and asset management arms this year, senior partner Nicolas Pictet said in…
HSBC Private Bank has appointed a new head of Private Wealth Solutions North Asia. The firm plans to hire for 700 roles over the next five years in the region. Cynthia Lee will join HSBC Private Bank as head of private wealth solutions (PWS), North Asia, effective on 14 January, the bank said in a statement. She…
