LSE vs Full-Time

Hi everybody

long time reader, first time writer

I'm trying to decide on which option of the two i should go for:

Accept offer at LSE Msc in Finance (Full-Time) to start Fall '13

Or keep working at my current work place:

I'm currently in FI Sales in a local office in EU for a BB firm (top 3/4 in my personal list). I got offered to stay there for another 12month (temp), with the team saying that they would sponsor me to get into the trading analyst program, no concrete offers though.

My ultimate goal would be FI Trading in NY (or Ldn alternatively).

So while I'm ok working there for another year, I would just like to know what you guys think I should do. I hear that LSE has a really good rep (even overseas?) with extremely low acceptance rates and all, so it sounds like a good opportunity, although on the other hand being in a firm that i like in this environment is also a heavy argument.

appreciate your thoughts - hopefully even without all-caps-rage? :)

 

I would say that a degree from LSE + sales experience would make you a good candidate for trading - will definitely help you reformat yourself and spin your story(I know people who have done similar things).

LSE has a great rep, but dont be fooled by admission stats - they are only that low because of the huge number of applications from around the world with 0 chances..

Main benefit of course is being in London and being able to network. I would keep good relationships with your firm - and tell them that you want to take a year out to do MSc and would love to stay in touch after that, maybe even ask for London contacts or what not.

"Every man should lose a battle in his youth, so he does not lose a war when he is old"
 

I would pursue with your current firm. If you decide to go to LSE, which is nevertheless a good option, you will have to go through all the recruiting process once again. Moreover because you will have an experience in sales I think most banks will ITW you for a sales position. Making internally the switch to trading is I think the best solution. But at you say you have no concrete offer. Do you think that they are serious with the trading offer or it's just to make you stay another year, do the job and bye ?

 
  • to clarify "Sales Background": i'm currently in a half-year internship, without other bank experience, so i think i wouldn't be much ahead compared to other LSE/target grads

  • I think they are serious about supporting me (they mentioned they would bring me out to Ldn once or twice to meet traders, and maybe even NY). I think the question is more how much they can influence the process standing a bit on the sidelines as sales ppl.

 

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