Seeking career advice analyst/associate
Hi everyone,
I am at a point in my life where I need some direction and asking the community for their feedback. I am 33 and have been an equities trader with a few prop firms in NY for the past seven years and have also put in a few years as an equity research analyst. I only graduated from a community college with an associates degree.
My passion has always been in trading/ib/equities and wanted to know at age 33 with my background what position/field would you recommend I pursue to get my foot in the door at a real bank?
Just looking to get honest opinions as I feel lost at my age not knowing if i would have a chance anywhere in investment banking or fixed income. Even if i had to start at the ground floor i am all for it. I am totally open to go either route and with your help it could provide me with a clear path where I would potentially have a chance.
I was encouraged to pursue the following below, any thoughts which one I would most likely have a shot at?
+Fixed Income, IIRC. Analyst
+IB Equity Capital Markets Associate
Thanks so much.
Dean
IB Equity Capital Markets Associate might be hard because you don't have a BA but since you have a lot of experience I think you have a fair shot at both positions.
I appreciate your feedback and I agree only having an associates hurts me in landing any IB position. Would you think I have a better chance in an entry level Analyst/Associate position withing Fixed Income? Thanks
Have you thought about Cfa level 1? I would think that just mentioning you're studying for it would help your cause.
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