Capital Markets

This page is intended to provide the information needed to break into the capital markets

Crucial Capital Market and Recruitment Knowledge:

Introduction to

Capital Markets

This essential guide was prepared by UMFO to educate our members on the buy and sell side operations. It is essential to understand all aspects of the capital markets before seeking employment.

Capital Market Recruitment Guide

This guide was created by UMFO to teach members about the rapid and competitive recruitment process for capital market jobs. Study this guide well in advance. Recruitment begins almost a year in advance now.

Resume and Cover Letter Templates:

Resume and Cover Letter

Welcome to the Wall Street Oasis Template pages, organized by type!

Recommended Interview Guides:

Breaking into Wall Street

Breaking into Wall street is a 400 question Interview guide for those preparing for an interview in Capital Markets.

Wall Street Oasis Guide

The WSO Investment Banking
Interview Prep Course has everything you’ll ever need to start your career.

Recommended News Outlets:

Morning Brew

The daily email newsletter covering the latest news from Wall St. to Silicon Valley. Informative, witty, and everything you need to start your day.

New York Times

The New York Times is the most powerful engine for independent, boots-on-the-ground and deeply reported journalism.

Bloomberg

Bloomberg delivers business and markets news, data, analysis, and video to the world, featuring stories from Businessweek and Bloomberg News.

Wall Street Journal

WSJ online coverage of breaking news and current headlines from the US and around the world.

Barrons

Barron's is a leading source of financial news, providing in-depth analysis and commentary on stocks, investments and how markets are moving across the world.

CBC

Canada's public news broadcasting channel provides an excellent insight into the world from a different perspective.

Recommended Industry Forums:

This will help in gaining insight into different jobs.

Sell Side Handbook

Canadian Focus Content.

Wall Street Oasis Forum

Largely Provided User Data.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Technical Resource and Industry Information.

Disclaimer: The University of Manitoba Finance Organization have no personal or professional association to any of these resources.