Advice on Career path?

Hello Users,

I am looking for some insight on what I should do.

Here is a little background for some information
Education:
- Entering Final Year at Canadian Non-Target
- Concentration in Finance and Minor in Statistics
- Current GPA of ~9.47/12 (B+)
- Exchange in France
- Manager on the school's investment fund (~$1+ million AUM)

Work:
- Wealth Management Intern
- F&A Summer Intern at one of the largest Canadian companies
- Intern Investment Analyst at Asset Management Company (Quant Focused ~50B AUM)

Other:
- Passed CSC
- Can code Python/VBA
- Plan to write CFA in december
- Currently studying GMAT

I am extremely uncertain about my job prospects post graduation. The AM company does not give out return offers so that avenue is not available. As well, I do not know if my current experience/educational background is competitive for the FT job market.

I am interested in an IB/S&T role but the job market is extremely small in Canada.

My plan is to start applying for full-time in September, however, also apply to MFin Programs as a backup.
That being said, I am unsure if I am competitive in Masters programs due to my GPA.

Schools I am Targeting:
- *Oxford MFE
- *MIT MFin
- LSE Mfin & econ
- LSE Mfin
- HEC MIF
- Bocconi MFin
- McGill MIMF
* Dream schools

Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

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