The Accidental Investment Banker

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Inside the Decade That Transformed Wall Street

By Jonathan Knee

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The Accidental Investment Banker by Jonathan Knee offers an insider's perspective on the high-stakes world of investment banking. It combines the personal journey of the author with an exploration of the industry's culture, examining the intricacies of Wall Street and the transformation of banking practices. The narrative captures the tension, challenges, and the unexpected ethical dilemmas faced by investment bankers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the world of high-stakes finance and investment banking. Its engaging narrative offers an insider's perspective on the volatile and competitive nature of Wall Street, making it ideal for anyone interested in the personal stories behind significant financial dealings.

"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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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 wary of the financial system that allowed them to prosper. What happened?

From his prestigious Wall Street positions 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 humour and unflinching honesty, populated with power players, back-stabbers, and gazillionaires, The Accidental Investment Banker is Knee's exhilarating insider 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 candour and engaging prose, [this book] takes us inside the world of investment banking. — James B. Stewart, author of Den of Thieves and DisneyWar

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Accidental Investment Banker by Jonathan Knee is praised for its candid account of the financial industry's fluctuations in the late 1990s and early 2000s, akin to a Wall Street soap opera. It provides an insider's perspective on Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, accessible to both industry insiders and casual readers. The narrative is compared to Michael Lewis's works and is noted for being both a compelling and educational read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470517345

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 288

Collections

Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Jonathan Knee Non-Fiction

About the Author

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.