In this episode, Sherwynd (Transaction Banking, OCBC) joins us for a chat over coffee to spill the tea on everything you need to know about starting your career in Transaction Banking—from the trilemma of work-life balance, compensation and love for the job, to tips on how you can ace your interview and who is/isn't suitable for the industry. 

If you're like David and the only TB you know is tuberculosis, this is an episode you need to tune in to. 

Oh, and shoutout to Monk's Brew Club for the lovely location

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CHAPTERS 

00:00 Opening 

01:06 Meet Sherwynd, our Finance Brother 

03:51 What is Transaction Banking? 

05:04 The Role of Transaction Banking 

07:22 What do you actually do in Transaction Banking? 

12:15 Why choose Transaction Banking? 

17:51 Sherwynd's Experience joining Citibank 

18:42 Sherwynd's Internship Experiences

19:50 What does your 9-6 look like? 

22:40 Do you have chill days in Transaction Banking? 

23:22 How many hours do you work a week?

26:12 Balancing the Trilemma 

27:50 Diving into Compensation  

21:29 Progression in the Industry

32:26 101 on Breaking in to the industry 

39:21 Tips for Interview Prep

44:59 Impact of Trade War and Tariffs on industry 

46:55 Sherwynd's Food Reccs 

48:58 Last Nugget of Wisdom 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not represent the views of any company, employer, or organization. This discussion is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional or financial advice.

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