Hello guys !
Like to have a view on my profile :
I am currently working as a Geophysict in O & G service firm, working towards my CFA level 1 Here is my profile Age:28 yo
In terms of Finance: 1. Preparing for CFA level1 2. Taking Wall Street Prep premium course...(will sit for certification in two months )
Technical 1. Master in Geophysics, Bachelor in Engineering Geology (Civil Minor)
Couple of publications : 6 Book chapters : 2 President of student bodies like EAGE, SEG work ex : 2 year work ex in Gas Hydrate and Mining sector in Asia 1 year Work ex in Geophysics in Calgary, Canada (8 months + 4 month ( current employer) Summer : Total oil, france current compensation 80k$ + bonus
Looking to get in : PE, ER, M & A
Some questions : 1. Wondering abt packages I should expect if I am doing transition from technical to finance. (Just curious if i expect a cut from current compensation)
I can easily switch to operater company by year end, so should i gain more exp on operater side before moving to finance.
I want to shift to finance soon, will it reflect bad on resume if i do it before spending year.with current employer
4, Any suggestions on skills beside networking.
Thanks
No offense, but why does your pay suck so bad?! I have a friend who is a geophysicist with an oil major and she started at $110K+. (undergrad and masters similar to yours)
( Office position )
Shell : 74k as base + Bonus Apache : 78 as base + Bonus Schlumberger : 75k as base + Bonus
(Field job)
Shell : 160k + Bonus ( month on, month off) Other companies : Starting pay for field job starts with 100k$ goes up to 200k$ depending on location
All packages are from Canadian market ...
Must be from the Canadian Market pay then. In Houston it's substantially higher.
For field jobs you don't even need a degree to make $100K starting out. I have many friends/family in the oil field.
Sorry about that, didn't mean any disrespect.
In my opinion, I'd give it a shot at finance right now but study and take the GMAT for a backup plan. I'd apply for Bschool this fall. If you can't get a job in finance between now and then, get into a top Bschool and make the transition post MBA. That will give you the opportunity for an internship. I really think you'd make a great candidate for energy finance given your background.
I really don't see how a CFA is gonna be of any help at this point. Ask Ant, he'd be of some help regarding CFA.
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