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Senior dealmakers struggle with rebellious Gen Z bankers: ‘They don’t take any sh*t’

The latest crop of juniors are ready to push back against managers whose decisions they disagree with. How are the old school dealing with the demands of people ‘younger than some of their suits’?

‘It’s a big adjustment for most managers.’
‘It’s a big adjustment for most managers.’ Photo: Emile Holmewood

Rebellious junior bankers are causing a headache for dealmakers further up the ranks, who admit they are struggling to manage Generation Z.

Some senior bankers contacted by Financial News expressed sympathy for those at the start of their careers who are struggling against brutal hours. 

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