
Bloomberg Businessweek Goldman, Lazard Look to Ex-Spies for Edge in Volatile World
Feb 1, 2024
Bloomberg Wall Street Reporter Sonali Basak discusses how financial firms are hiring ex-spies, diplomats, and soldiers to navigate geopolitical conflicts and election years. They explore the transition from military to finance, the risks and benefits of former spies working for companies, and the advantage of leveraging deep knowledge of conflicts and government relationships in the banking industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Investment Banks Hiring Former Intelligence Officials and Soldiers
01:46 • 2min
Transition from Military to Finance: Assessing Risks in a Volatile World
03:37 • 2min
Risks and Benefits of Former Spies Working for Companies
05:42 • 3min
Former Spies in Banks: Leveraging Deep Knowledge of Conflicts and Government Relationships
08:30 • 3min

