This may sound absurd but I am just getting into the finance scene and I appreciate clarification. Is it possible for a trader to puruse the banker's route of 2 years analyst -> B-school MBA -> HF/PE/VC ?
I will be starting university this Autumn and is simply trying to plan which Spring Programme to apply to. Trading's tasks and schedule seems to fit my personality. However, my plan is to enrol in a B-school and eventually work in a PE/HF/VC. I'm not sure whether trading, instead of IBD, will make this more difficult or even unlikely.
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It's possible but much less
It's possible but much less likely
If you really want PE/VC, go
If you really want PE/VC, go the banking route or you'd be shooting yourself in the foot
Trading --> Venture Capital?
Trading --> Venture Capital? You have no idea how these things work. Also, why would you need an MBA if you're a trader moving to a hedge fund? http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/16/business/16mba.html?partner=rssnyt&emc...
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A lot of trading-oriented
A lot of trading-oriented funds look down on MBAs - if you were good at trading, why would you stall your career and go back to B-School? It's a tremendous waste of time, money, and the experience you miss; you learn a lot more from working. The only real conclusion is that you're trying to make a career switch, or you needed a break - my impression is that B-School is a lot more popular with bankers than traders.
Deciding to go the trading or the corp fin/PE/modeling route is a big decision to make. Starting as an analyst - in any division - is a good first step. If you like where you're at, keep at it. If you want to switch, try an in-house move after 2 years or go back to school. Foregoing school and being promoted directly to associate within your group sort of locks you in.