Business Knowledge For It In Prime Brokerage

Business Knowledge for IT in Prime Brokerage will contain topics such as the description of the prime brokerage function in investment banks; business processes in prime brokerage such as intermediation; the major players in the prime brokerage business; trends in prime brokerage such as territorial trends and the market dynamics; common IT systems used in prime brokerage; and, future of the prime brokerage industry.

Provides the necessary business knowledge for IT professionals, who work in the global investment banking industry.

A handbook for the discerning IT professional, this resource provides easy-to-follow guidelines on the knowledge needed to forge a career in the mysterious world of hedge funds.

Gives the IT professional an insight into the business world of investment banking. This book contains 12 chapters that cover: a description of business divisions for and boutique investment banks; trends in investment banking; overview of the asset classes; the trading life cycle and how it maps to the software development life cycle; and more.

A handbook for the discerning IT professional, this volume provides easy-to-follow guidelines on the business knowledge needed to forge a career in the exciting world of investment management.

Provides a guideline to careers in Investment Banking IT. This work introduces IT professionals to the career paths in this sector of the financial services industry. It covers topics such as: business division of Investment Banking that utilise IT professionals; types of IT careers in Investment Banking; and IT contract vs permanent positions.

Deals with the convergence of business and IT in the retail banking industry. This work aims to introduce the concepts of retail banking from a global perspective. This book covers topics including: an overview of the major retail banking products; payments and lending practices in different continents; and, IT projects in retail banking.