15 Must Read Books if You Want to Work on Wall Street
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is: What books should I read if I want to work on Wall Street?
Mention Ayn Rand or Sun Tzu and you’re likely to elicit the NSFW version of the eye roll. And forget about Machiavelli. A Michelin restaurant guide would do more for your banking career than The Art of War (although you should still read it).
So, I canvased my library and checked in with a few old colleagues and friends to come up with a solid list, barring one glaring omission: this omniscient, behind-the-curtain look at the corruption, conflicts, and deviance that is pervasive across Wall Street — a book that Barron’s called “a classic of the genre.”
But, humility prevails.
1. Den of Thieves
Description: This is probably my favorite Wall Street book; it’s an exceptionally well-researched and captivating account of the insider-trading scandal that ripped Wall Street apart and brought down Michael Milken. If you enjoy this, it’s also worth reading The Predators’ Ball: The Inside Story of Drexel Burnham and the Rise…
