Top fintech recruiters - Goldman settles with former intern - Ex-trader becomes YouTuber
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On the agenda today:
- We outlined the top headhunters to know if you're looking for a fintech job.
- Goldman Sachs settled with a former intern who accused it of fostering a "fraternity culture."
- An ex-HSBC trader shares how she made about $2 million this year as a YouTuber.
Let's get started.
Who to know if you want a fintech job
Hoping to land a job at a firm like Coinbase, Robinhood, or SoFi? We've compiled a list of the best headhunters to know if you're looking to break into the industry. Meet the top fintech headhunters in the US.
Goldman Sachs reaches settlement with former intern
The intern accused Goldman Sachs of fostering a "fraternity culture" that promotes hazing and violence - and said he suffered bleeding to the brain after an adviser punched him and put him in a headlock. Here's what we know about the settlement.
An ex-HSBC trader made about $2 million this year as a YouTuber
Rose Han shares her journey from being over $100,000 in debt to making about $2 million so far this year from YouTube ads and selling her investing courses. Plus, she breaks down a simple options trading strategy that helps net her about $1,000 a month on average - see how she did it.
Michael Dell: Blockchain technology is "underrated"
Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, is bullish on the blockchain. In an interview with The New York Times' DealBook, the 56-year-old billionaire said blockchain as a category is "probably underrated." Read more of his comments.
How to score a book deal while balancing a job in finance
We spoke with three people - each of whom had day jobs in fields like finance, law, and marketing - who explained how to score a book deal while still working full time. They recommend writing whenever you can and targeting agents, among other things. Here are their other tips.
On our radar:
- Wall Street's newest billionaire CEO is beating out his banking rivals, Bloomberg reports. More on that here.
- Having imposter syndrome when you're the boss may make you better at your job. We explain why in our work-advice column, "What's Working?"
- Six-figure diversity-executive jobs are in high demand. Diversity leaders share what to ask yourself before applying.