The Accidental Investment Banker by Jonathan Knee

The Accidental Investment Banker by Jonathan Knee

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"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.

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The Accidental Investment Banker by Jonathan Knee

"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.
"…"warts and all" account of the boom and bust of the late 1990s up until the start of this century" (The Wharf, Thursday 16th August 2007)

"...a Wall Street soap opera in the vein of Michael Lewis's Liar's Poker about Knee's time at Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs."  (Financial Times, Saturday 25th August 2007)

“an unusually candid view” (Reuters, Wednesday 5th September 2007)

"…this is a compelling read for both navel-gazing corporate financiers and voyeurs of the City and Wall Street." (CPO Agenda, Autumn 2007)

"really a great read...will go down as one of the great books on investment banking, just like Liar's Poker"  (City AM Podcast, Wednesday 19th December 2007)

"Easy enough to understand for even someone outside the industry" (Gulf Business, March 2008)

“…candid view of some of the big Wall Street firms, especially Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.” (Breakingviews.com , Wednesday 16th April 2008)

Jonathan A. Knee is now a partner at a boutique investment banking firm. He is also Adjunct Professor of Finance and Economics and Director of the Media Program at the Columbia Graduate School of Business. His writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times , and elsewhere.
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ISBN 13 9780470517345
ISBN 10 0470517344
Title The Accidental Investment Banker
Author Jonathan Knee
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year published 2007-08-03
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.