...member of the firm, collaborating with other member firms and the Board of Governors, serving on committees, worked on new business initiatives, recruiting and training new hires from top universities. At the time, O'Connor was the largest market maker in the U.S. financial options exchanges and had been looking to partner with a larger financial institution. The firm entered into a joint venture with Swiss Bank creating the opportunity to become part of a newly...
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I am a University of Michigan graduate that studied Economics. I enjoy tutoring students in Macro and Microeconomics, as well as Finance, upper level Econ courses and Statistics.
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The Series 79 (or Investment Banking Qualification Exam) is an exam FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) designed to offer investment bankers a test more suitable to their day-to-day activities than the generic Series 7. It assesses whether you have the knowledge required to perform the critical functions of an investment banking representative, including advising on or facilitating debt or equity securities offerings through a private placement or public offering, mergers, and acquisitions.
As of October 2018, the format of the Series 79 changed from a five-hour test with 175 multiple-choice questions to a more specialized 150-minute exam with 75 multiple-choice questions. Students are also required to pass the Security Industry Essentials test (SIE) to earn Series 79 certification as part of these changes. Regardless of the changes, there is a lot to prepare for to perform at your best on the test. If you need help preparing for the exam, Varsity Tutors can help you find a professional Series 79 tutor who meets your academic needs.
The Series 79 has three sections: Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation of Data (49%), Underwriting/ New Financing Transaction, Types of Offerings and Registration of Securities (27%), and Mergers and Acquisitions, Tender Offers and Financial Restructuring Transactions (24%). Your tutor can help you concentrate on whichever of these areas you need the most help understanding. For instance, if you comprehend underwriting but struggle with the intricacies of tender offers, your tutor can design a lesson about tender offers with your unique learning style in mind. Your Series 79 tutor can also answer any questions you have as they arise, ensuring that you never feel lost while studying.
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