Hello,
This is my first post her on WSO. I have been shadowing threads here for a year but I figured out it is time to reach out for advice.
My story:
I graduated from a MSF programme this past June. Ever since I started my bachelor degree I had my initial goal set for the aviation industry and I initially picked my Msc Finance degree to be able to leverage the somewhat quantitative skills in order to break into aviation revenue management. Throughout my university time, however, I realised that Corporate Finance and Investment Banking seemed very interesting but stubborn as I was I did not admit this to myself, but rather kept to my initial dream even though it faded.
As of now, I have been able to get a MO/BO role at a BB (since October) and this job drains me of vitality. I have started to get depressed and feel that I have so much more to give, both intellectually and socially. I feel like I am not able to reach my full potential.
This past year I have reached out to several shops as well as Big 4 with limited success. I have been able to get a few interviews, and at the last shop I was one among a handfull to get to the final stage but it did not go the whole way.
I am trying to grind this out and keep motivation high. During a normal day I go to the gym at 6am. I get to work and when I get home I usually do 2hrs of financial modelling training and write my daily diary about market events. But how should I prove myself for prospective employers when I in fact do not have relevant experience for IB/CF? How do I translate my motivation into tangible value when I compete with many people who are more qualified (on paper). I had this idea that I could monitor credentials of boutiques and do my own valuation and attach my own case study based on this, would this make me stand out?
I take full responsibility for my situation, but I am done dwelling on past decisions. It is a sunk cost and I will do my best to move towards my goal in an persistent, yet a smart way.
Best,
TomFord
Which MSF?
masters in finance
MBA is your best option. Alternatively, reach out to small boutiques.
Where do you work now? Industry, role etc.
I am currently working as a collateral analyst where my responsibility is to collateralise exposures from changing mark-to-market in derivatives trades
Quae ut eum delectus. Nam voluptatem molestiae ea eos voluptatem explicabo natus aliquid. Eos aspernatur nihil quas sed animi.
Autem ab et aut aut est enim dolorem ullam. Consequatur eligendi dolor occaecati fuga. At accusantium ut ea qui voluptas velit cum. Similique officiis accusamus beatae fugit autem totam. Dignissimos provident laborum perspiciatis officiis officiis voluptatem quia. Eaque recusandae atque iste consequuntur enim impedit dolorem. Eligendi et aspernatur minima quisquam.
Cum et sunt perferendis fugiat. Rerum natus magni maiores. Quos sint atque ea et.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...