Straight from the gut – lessons learned from two decades in the investment banking industry

Mr. Tommy Leung
Managing Director
Head of APAC Credit Sales at UBS Investment Bank

Tommy Leung is a managing director and head of APAC credit sales at UBS Investment Bank. He is responsible for leading the firm’s corporate bond and credit derivative business in Asia Pacific. Prior to his current role, Tommy headed the European Credit Strategy team in London and served as a senior index trader in the US during the global financial crisis. Tommy started his Wall Street career in 2001 and spent his first six years at as a macro strategist. Tommy holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Chicago and is a CFA charter-holder.

Catalin has a PhD in Control Systems from The University of Tokyo and an executive MBA from INSEAD, France. He is teaching a Master course in Asset Management for the School of Information Systems at Singapore Management University.

Abstract

• What do banks look for in an analyst ?
• What classes should I take to get in ?
• How much do internships matter vs. grades and extra-curricular activities ?
• What is life really like in an investment bank ?
• How can I become a MD some day ?.

If these are some of the questions that you have, then come and join us for a lively discussion on Jan 20 (Friday). Our speaker will share with us some of the lessons he’s learned over the years working as an investment banking professional on Wall Street, in the City of London, and here in Singapore. He will also answer any questions that you may have about the finance industry, career planning, and anything else that comes to mind