What do some of the top investment groups and banks look for in potential employees?

If you have an Economics/Business degree from a very prestigious top-ranked school and good grades.. what else do they look for? Do they look at extra curricular activities? If so, what kind of activities do they want to see?
How tough is it getting a job in the finance industry?

TSX ends lower as resources, banks retreat

TSX ends lower as resources, banks retreat
Toronto’s main stock index fell for a second straight session on Tuesday as weaker oil and gold prices pulled resource issues lower and most bank stocks dropped amid profit-taking.
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US open: Banks lead retreat

US open: Banks lead retreat
LONDON (SHARECAST) – US stocks have opened lower, with Citigroup leading the retreat after investors expressed disappointment at the low price the bank was able to get for a secondary share offering.
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