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Dive into the exhilarating world of high finance with 'The Accidental Investment Banker' by Jonathan A. Knee. This captivating memoir provides a vivid insider's perspective on the rise and fall of investment banking during the internet boom of the 1990s and the subsequent economic downturn. Knee's engaging narrative, infused with sharp humor, sheds light on his experiences at prestigious firms like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, portraying an era of lavish deal-making and the unpredictable nature of financial markets. With 288 pages of rich storytelling, this book is a perfect fit for aspiring bankers, finance enthusiasts, and those nostalgic for the chaos of the financial world. Discover why The Wall Street Journal praises it for capturing the 'glories and agonies' of the profession, making it a must-read for anyone associated with finance. Whether you're looking to understand the complexities of investment banking or simply enjoy a gripping tale of ambition and rivalry, 'The Accidental Investment Banker' will not disappoint. Remember, shipping is free for this item, but please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Kindly note, once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Add this remarkable book to your collection today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780470517345
Year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 288
Description:
"Entertainingly indiscreet . . . Knee's talent for wicked pen
portraits is put to good use."--Financial Times
Investment bankers used to be known as respectful of their clients,
loyal to their firms, and chary of the financial system that
allowed them to prosper. What happened? From his prestigious Wall
Street perches at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, Jonathan A.
Knee witnessed firsthand the lavish deal-making of the freewheeling
nineties, when bankers rode the wave of the Internet economy, often
by devil-may-care means. By the turn of the twenty-first century,
the bubble burst and the industry was in free fall. Told with
biting humor and unflinching honesty, populated with power players,
back-stabbers, and gazillionaires, The Accidental Investment Banker
is Knee's exhilarating insider's account of this boom-and-bust
anything-goes era, when fortunes were made and reputations were
lost.
"Not since Michael Lewis's Liar's Poker has there been as good, as
accessible or as pithy a look at the world of investment
banking."--The Washington Post
"For anyone who remembers the crazy boom times, and the even
crazier bust, Jonathan A. Knee's The Accidental Investment Banker
is a must. This tell-all chronicles Knee's time at Goldman Sachs
and Morgan Stanley, revealing a world that rivals 24 in intrigue
and drama."--Fortune
"[Knee] captures the glories and agonies of his profession . . .
Readers will marvel."--The Wall Street Journal
"Finally we have someone willing to lift the curtain. . . . With
refreshing candor and engaging prose, [this book] takes us
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780470517345
Year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 288
Description:
"Entertainingly indiscreet . . . Knee's talent for wicked pen
portraits is put to good use."--Financial Times
Investment bankers used to be known as respectful of their clients,
loyal to their firms, and chary of the financial system that
allowed them to prosper. What happened? From his prestigious Wall
Street perches at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, Jonathan A.
Knee witnessed firsthand the lavish deal-making of the freewheeling
nineties, when bankers rode the wave of the Internet economy, often
by devil-may-care means. By the turn of the twenty-first century,
the bubble burst and the industry was in free fall. Told with
biting humor and unflinching honesty, populated with power players,
back-stabbers, and gazillionaires, The Accidental Investment Banker
is Knee's exhilarating insider's account of this boom-and-bust
anything-goes era, when fortunes were made and reputations were
lost.
"Not since Michael Lewis's Liar's Poker has there been as good, as
accessible or as pithy a look at the world of investment
banking."--The Washington Post
"For anyone who remembers the crazy boom times, and the even
crazier bust, Jonathan A. Knee's The Accidental Investment Banker
is a must. This tell-all chronicles Knee's time at Goldman Sachs
and Morgan Stanley, revealing a world that rivals 24 in intrigue
and drama."--Fortune
"[Knee] captures the glories and agonies of his profession . . .
Readers will marvel."--The Wall Street Journal
"Finally we have someone willing to lift the curtain. . . . With
refreshing candor and engaging prose, [this book] takes us