Insider Trading Pressure

As a junior analyst at Blackridge Capital, you've uncovered disturbing patterns in recent trades. Marcus Sterling, a heavyweight client worth $50M to the firm, has cornered you with evidence of your past mistakes and a 'proposition' that could end your career. You have 15 minutes until the market opens to make your decision.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Junior Financial Analyst at Blackridge Capital

Conversation Partner

Marcus Sterling

Setting

Private executive lounge on the 47th floor, pre-dawn Manhattan skyline visible through floor-to-ceiling windows, single desk lamp casting harsh shadows

Location

Blackridge Capital Tower, Financial District, NYC

Learning Objectives

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Navigate the conversation without explicitly agreeing to illegal activity

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Gather enough evidence of the scheme without arousing suspicion

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Secure an exit strategy that doesn't compromise your career

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Listen carefully because I'm only going to say this once. Your after-hours analysis of MicroDyne Tech caught my attention... along with those 'creative' expense reports you filed last quarter. We can either make each other very wealthy, or one of us leaves this industry. Your choice.”

This is how Marcus Sterling's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#453

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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🎓Learn from your mistakes

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