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Career as a Financial Analyst vs. Financial Advisor
I have an interview with a consulting company for a Junior financial anaylst position. I current work in wealth management for a team of Financial Advisors at a BB . I was wondering everything thought about this. Would you prefer a career as a Analyst or Advisor? What are your pros and cons?
Part-time Investment Analyst at start-up hedge fund opinions
Hi guys: I was offered a part-time position (up until the firm moves its office from country X to Y) as an investment analyst at a start-up hedge fund in my city. The position's relevant work experience requirement is 0-1 years, and must have an BBA in finance. The fund manager is well-known and has...
Would appreciate some help with my resume
Hey y'all I'm new in this forum and I would appreciate any recommendation regarding my resume. I'm graduating this coming May with a Finance degree. When I graduate I will be heading to the DC area and applying (already have been) to all entry level financial analyst, advisor, IB , corporate finance...
What Exactly is The MS Financial Control Group (FCG) and Finance Strategy?
How is FCG's RM different than the RM division? Also, dose anyone know if Finance Strategy is the same as Firm Strategy and Execution?
J.P. Morgan PB Analyst off-cycle interview and position
Hi guys: I received an email from J.P. Morgan inviting me to a 1st round phone interview this week. My question is, what does it mean that this position is "off-cycle"? Does this mean the hiring process will be faster than a regular "in-cycle" interview process that normally occurs later in the...
Need some advice - Discussing options
Hello All, Quick question and seeking advice. Say you were at a job for about 6 months and very much enjoyed it. Felt you were a little under paid, but the atmosphere, people, and other factors at the current position made up for it including room to advance over time. You were then offered another...
What kind of job experience can break into financial analyst eventually.
Recently I am looking for summer internship but I have no idea what kind of job can lead to financial job eventually. I know even entry level financial analyst also need 2 years experience so that I want to start from getting related job experience. Does anyone know which job position doesn't...
Operations Analyst vs Financial Analyst
So I was offered a financial analyst position with Sabre Holdings and am now deciding between an operations analyst development program with JP Morgan . Which would give me better options in the future, for job advancements and MBA opportunities? Thanks guys!
Interview Math Test
Has anyone ever had to take a"Basic" Math test at an interview before? If so what did it consist of? I will be going in today and have a 30 question 45min math test, they said it was basic knowledge that goes up to algebra. Thanks If you're looking to prepare for your interview, JobTestPrep has...
Pricing & Analytic Analyst vs Financial Analyst
Hey guys I have 2 possible options in my future. A Pricing & Analytic Analyst at a rather large independent interest rate and currency risk advisory (among other things) and a Financial Analyst at a smaller healthcare company. The Pricing would clearly pay about 10k more however the Financial is a...
Is this Common???
I have been interviewing around for Financial Analyst positions and made it to the final round of interviews. I was told this by the VP of Finance during the interview on Tuesday, it was between me and 1 other candidate later that afternoon. Everything seemed to go very well, said he liked my...
Are these good steps to take towards a M&A analyst role
I am an economics undergraduate at a not so prestigous university in the UK. I just finished first year and managed to get a grade of 2.1..in US GPA this would be 3.5 and I know that this isn't great but hopefully I will get the grade I want and need next year. Although this does not count towards...
Entry Level MBA seeking Financial Analyst position
My name is John -recieved my undergrad in Econ/Finance in May '11 -about to get my MBA from Widener (unknown private school near Philly) the end of July '12 -3.5 GPA in the program with little expierence. I ahve -worked at TD Bank for 2 years but that was in the actual branch as a Customer Service...
Financial Analyst Entry Level
Hello All, I was curious if anyone knew the going rate for a entry level Financial Analyst position, this is with 0 expierence. the catch is I have an MBA , graduate in July. I think it is right around 50K but not 100% sure, this is for the Philadelphia area, JFK Blvd to be exact. Thanks for the...
Career Help - Earned my BA in economics
Hi, I just earned my ba in economics from an average ranked public university with a 3.00 and need guidance as to what to do next. I want to work for a large company that has a financial department and somehow obtain a position as a financial analyst. I Most of the companies I've seen online require...
Corporate Finance in Oil & Gas (Houston/New Orleans)
I'm not that interested in investment banking, trading, etc. What I'm interested in is corporate finance in the energy industry. I am from Houston, I grew up with 80% of family friends working in the energy industry, this is what I want to do. I got a B.S. in Finance from a large public school in...
Does a financial analyst job at a large non-banking company lead to an analyst job in finance?
If someone were to be offered an entry level job at a large company, say at an airline or a large manufacturing business, is this attractive to people hiring analysts at banks? How would this compare to say, a back office position at a decent level investment bank? Thanks everyone.
TWO things about financial analyst
There are two things I want to consult. 1) CFA® vs Financial analyst.: Let 's look at the following. His target is to obtain the CFA® level. He will learn financial analysis in graduate school further. And, he wants to work as a financial analyst. Does the certificate of CFA® help this guy to...
Financial Analyst Interview
Hi, I have a first round interview with an Asset Management firm for the position of "financial analyst." Can someone with experience make some suggestions on what I should focus on regarding my preparation? I appreciate any input/advice. Thank you!
Career advice for recent grad - Graduated in May with a BBA in finance
I recently graduated in May with a BBA in finance from a non target school. My GPA was 3.8/4.0 but I have no finance related work experience. I am looking for some advice on a career path. I want to do something in the investment banking/ Asset Management area. I am trying to avoid operations and...
Resume Feedback- Financial analyst
Hi everyone, I would appreciate any feedback on my resume: format, language, anything. I would also appreciate any feedback on my career path. http://www.razume.com/documents/24360 I enjoy doing financial analysis and financial modeling . I've been trying to get a position in the company like IBM...
Whisper number
Is there a particular reason that analysts don't disclose their true estimates?
Financial Analyst position for the government.....
I've recently accepted a position working as a financial analyst for a government contractor company in Washington DC. The job encompasses mostly budgetary/accounting management; it has great hours, decent health benefits, solid pay w/ OT compensation, and what seems to be friendly co-workers. My...
2009 Finance grad - Please critique my resume
Please critique my resume in a brutally honest manner. I have spent the last few months analyzing my options. It looks like, given my credentials, the best way to break into finance is: 1) Financial Consulting 2) corporate finance (potentially a F500 program, etc) 3) Boutique I-bank Please let me...
Siemens vs. BofA
So I got 2 job offers this week & I'm having trouble deciding which is the best opportunity for me. I got an opportunity at BofA for a Business Analyst position. I'd primarily be assisting those in the IB division & talking to brokers to update data. I also have an offer from Siemens as a Financial...
Good Opp/Exit Opps?
I have an opportunity to work as a Financial Analyst 1 with Siemens . I'd be working in their at their biggest Energy Plant in the US, mainly doing cost analysis and budgeting on turbines. The job description is as follows: • Reconcile by Profit Centers and Account between 2 SAP instances •...
Financial Analyst ON line quiz
Hi, I had applied for a Financial Analyst position at a trading firm in Chicago and they have asked me to complete a 30 min online quiz on brains builder. Does anyone know what might be the content of quiz ? Behavioral or Math based ? Please let me know if you know anything about such quizzes. This...
Building a career path - Satisfying the CPA requirement
Hey guys, I am currently taking accounting classes to satisfy the cpa requirement and planning to take cpa exam at the end of this year. Here's my current plan: I will start working as an accountant in a cpa firm and build up some experience on the field (2-3 years) and transfer to finance area to...
Building a career path - Currently taking accounting classes
Hey guys, I am currently taking accounting classes to satisfy the cpa requirement and planning to take cpa exam at the end of this year. Here's my current plan: I will start working as an accountant in a cpa firm and build up some experience on the field (2-3 years) and transfer to finance area to...
College Major Change - Engineering to Financial Analyst - Need Advice
Hello fellow readers,
Do Financial Analysts Use SPSS the Stats Program from IBM?
Basically the title. Has anyone heard of financial analysts (not just limited to bankers, but even corporate finance ) using the statistical tool SPSS? I have to buy it for a class I'm taking and I'm wondering if it's worth keeping at the end of the term if only because it will be used once I start...
Financial Analyst - Salaries and bonuses?
First off I would like to apologize if this is the wrong section. Secondly, I would like to know a little more about financial analysts: 1) Do FA receive high bonuses, and what % of salary is it generally in? 2) How long do you work before you become a research associate? 3) How well are FA's...
Quickest Route to CFO or CIO
What is the quickest route to a CFO or CIO position (preferably at a Fortune 500 Company)? Is a financial analyst or treasury analyst position a good way to begin this pursuit, or would it be better to work in IB, ER , or Asset Management ? What is the best qualification(s) for these positions: MBA,...
MSF Degree vs. Corporate Finance Work Experience for Equity Research and Portfolio Management
I am debating whether to get an MSF Degree or gain work experience as a (corporate) financial analyst at a Fortune 500 Company. Which one is the better for someone planning to get a job as an equity research analyst or portfolio manager at a bulge bracket IB firm or an Asset Management firm?
sophomore undergraduate internship help
I have two opportunities this summer working in NYC . 1. Global Wealth and Investment Management Analyst Intern at ML 2. Financial Analyst Intern at Petra Capital & Situs Cos. I was just recently offered the job at B of A, Merrill Lynch and have yet to receive my packet with full details of what I...
Financial Analyst Exit Ops
I have an interview coming up with a large very well known US retailer for a financial analyst position witin the Strategic Business Development group. The position would be at the company's headquarters with a relatively small group. The position entails working with executive team. I have been...
GS Financial Analyst Program
What exactly is the " GS financial analyst program"? I'm assuming that's not the IB division, is that correct? Sorry for the dumb question, I welcome all those who would like to insult me for my stupidity. Thanks.
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