How to Stand Out in Finance in the Age of AI (Students Must Watch)

In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung sits down with Ignacio Ramirez Moreno, fixed income advisor, CFA Charterholder, LinkedIn creator, and host of The Blunt Dollar podcast.They discuss how to stand out in finance in the age of AI, Bloomberg Terminal tips and hidden functions, why curiosity matters more than technical skills, and how to build a personal brand on LinkedIn.Ignacio also shares CFA advice for students and professionals, the daily habits and mindset of successful finance professionals, how to turn market news into valuable insights, and career lessons learned from interviewing top finance leaders.Whether you're a student, graduate, analyst, or already working in finance, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.(00:00) Intro(02:00) Turning market news into insights(05:35) Bloomberg Terminal functions every finance student should know(09:50) How to post consistently on LinkedIn(13:18) High-decay vs low-decay content(16:05) The Blunt Dollar podcast & career lessons(20:37) Why curiosity matters in finance(23:36) AI and the future of finance careers(28:35) CFA advice for students & professionals(34:31) What a fixed income advisor actually does(41:30) Career advice nobody teaches at university(45:42) The importance of relationships in finance