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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Firstly, I would spend some time researching compliance's role in an investment bank, I would also look at how compliance has changed following the financial crisis. Also, know the factors driving changes in Compliance - esp the potential role of tech. Be ready to answer hard ethics questions...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thanks, everyone for your replies :) I really appreciate it. I wanted to clarify firm B is also a firm that I really like! (big reason why I applied its also very different to firm A) but similar to Jacob with TS I'm very inclined to firm A. I've decided to give myself some time over the next...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hi everyone! Long time lurker first time posting. I have been offered a TC at my dream firm. I also have a vac scheme coming up at another firm. I don't have the details of how long I have to accept my TC offer, but I'm pretty sure it's before my other vac scheme takes place. Can I still...

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