Chapter 0018 - Seeing Each Other Late
Qiao Tianyu came to the president's office on the fourth floor.
At this moment, in the president's office, Fuld is sitting at a huge desk, holding his chin with his right hand and not saying a word, his eyes fixed on the CCTV screen on the computer.
Fuld saw everything that happened in the trading center just now, but no one knew what was going on in his deep eyes, it was a black abyss that would never be fathomable!
Standing in front of the president's office, Anderson kept patting his chest with his hands, adjusting his breathing for a long time, and he seemed to be nervous.
There is no way, Fuld is such an iron-blooded president, even a senior human resources president like Xiang Anderson, every time he sees him, he is as afraid as if he is meeting the emperor.
"President, M
Joe has arrived!"
Anderson finally stretched out his trembling hand, carefully knocked on the door, and brought Qiao Tianyu in.
Hearing that it was Anderson's voice, the arrogant Fuld didn't even raise his head, just waved his hand.
Anderson hurriedly retreated from the office, leaving Qiao Tianyu alone.
Two lives, this is the first time Qiao Tianyu has come to the office of the legendary Fulder.
Seriously, it's definitely a lie to say that you're not nervous!
At this time, Qiao Tianyu was there like an iron rod, standing or sitting, and he was uncomfortable.
"Joe, please be seated!"
However, what Qiao Tianyu didn't expect was that Fuld took the initiative to speak, and also pointed to the chair and coffee across the desk.
"The coffee was made just for you and was freshly brewed. ”
Qiao Tianyu couldn't believe his ears, being able to sit and talk in Fuld's office and have a cup of hot coffee to drink, this is probably presidential-level treatment.
You must know that in the 2008 global subprime mortgage crisis, Lehman Brothers was facing extinction, and even U.S. Treasury Secretary Paulson, who had hundreds of billions of dollars in bailout funds, could not ask for a cup of coffee from Fulder.
"Arrogance" and "conceit" are always the most distinctive labels of this iron-blooded president, and no one can make this fighter lower his noble head, even if it is to plunge a dagger into his chest!
"Joe, is it surprising that you're not on the shortlist?" asked Fuld calmly.
"Yes. Qiao Tianyu nodded, "I can't figure it out." ”
"Joe, you answer me a question. Fuld said.
"You are a good trader and can do anything in any big investment bank. ”
"But why did you choose Lehman? After all, Lehman is not as good as it used to be. ”
"Is this to examine my rhythm alone?" Qiao Tianyu understood Fulde's intentions.
Hehe, that's a piece of cake, isn't it?
You must know that Qiao Tianyu has the global financial development trend in his head for more than 50 years, and he is naturally the least afraid of this kind of test.
"Challenge!"
Qiao Tianyu knew that Fuld was an iron-clad steel fighter, and the so-called heroes cherished each other, and Fuld definitely liked young people who would never admit defeat.
"First, Lehman is the oldest and purest investment bank on Wall Street, and it represents the never-ending spirit of struggle and the spirit of forging ahead, which is what attracts me the most!"
"Second, although Lehman has suffered a career trough in recent years, especially in the years when it was swallowed up by American Express, its business scope has gradually shrunk and its strength is not as strong as before. ”
"But now that Lehman has ushered in a rebirth, and with a wise helmsman like you at the helm, Lehman will surely reawaken the bloody nature of struggle and return to the top of the world's investment bank!"
"I am also willing to contribute to the resurgence of Lehman!"
"Hmm!"
Qiao Tianyu's impassioned enthusiasm made Fuld very useful, although there were no waves on his face, his eyes began to burn, and his heart was already surging!
"Joe, what do you think Lehman needs to work on the most for Lehman to rise again, and where do you focus on it?"
This question is also difficult for Qiao Tianyu!
You must know that after the independence of Lehman in 1994, Fuld took the lead in erecting the banner of "financial innovation" in 1995, which rejuvenated the aging Lehman Brothers, which also became the most powerful driver for Lehman's rise again.
"Financial Innovation!"
Qiao Tianyu did not hesitate at all, and borrowed Fuld's "governance concept" in advance.
"Innovation is the primary productive force!"
"In today's era, with the rapid development of informatization and technology, the traditional investment banking business with the underwriting and issuance of stocks and bonds as its main business can no longer adapt to the trend of today's economic and financial globalization. ”
"Financial innovation, mainly the innovation of financial institutions, financial products and financial derivatives, is imminent! Whoever can take the lead in erecting the banner of financial innovation will be able to lead the direction of financial development in the new era and stand on the top of the world's finance!"
"Financial Innovation!"
Qiao Tianyu's explanation was in the middle of Fulder's inferiority, and he kept nodding his head in approval.
"The innovation of financial products and financial derivatives you are talking about is easier to understand, but it is just the innovation of financial institutions, what do you refer to?" Fuld continued to ask.
This is also difficult for Qiao Tianyu.
You know, since the nineties of the twentieth century, world finance has gradually entered the era of hedge funds, and hedge funds have replaced investment banks and become the masters of world finance, and Fuld is the leader of this trend!
The experience of the previous life told Qiao Tianyu that the adventurous Fuld had a soft spot for hedge funds, and once set up eight hedge funds under Lehman Brothers at one time, leading the trend of hedge fund development in the world.
"Hedge funds!" Qiao Tianyu borrowed from Fuld's development concept in advance.
"In today's era, mergers and acquisitions between investment banks are becoming more and more frequent, and the trend of investment banks and commercial banks mixing operations is irresistible, which will inevitably lead to the increasing scale of investment banks. ”
"Although the expansion of investment banks is conducive to resisting financial turmoil, the management and control of risk positions is also becoming more and more complex. ”
"Moreover, due to the restrictions of first-class control and internal information disclosure policies, the huge investment banks are slow to act, and they simply cannot meet the needs of the 'financial blitzkrieg' in today's information society!"
"As a private equity fund, hedge funds, known as 'financial vultures', are not subject to the control of any country's financial authorities, are not subject to information disclosure policies, and can move freely on the financial battlefield, coming and going without a shadow. ”
"Moreover, hedge funds can fight in groups, are good at discovering arbitrage space, and are extremely mobile, which is the mainstream direction of world financial development in the future. ”
"Therefore, aspiring investment banks should set up their hedge funds as soon as possible and hire ace traders to manage them to adapt to the direction of the development of the times. ”
"It's really a hero's vision!"
Hearing this, Fuld was stunned, and couldn't hold back any longer, only to see him stride to Qiao Tianyu's side and pull Qiao Tianyu into his arms.
"Joe, you're a gift from God! I'm thinking about starting a hedge fund under Lehman......!
"Bang Bang Bang ......"
Just as Fuld was about to entrust Qiao Tianyu with a heavy responsibility, there was a sudden knock on the office door, and the secretary pushed the door and poked his head in.
"President, there is an important call!"
"Oh?" said Fuld gave the secretary a puzzled look.
When he saw the secretary nodding at him, he hesitated, but followed the secretary out of the office......