Current Sophomore Trying to Break into the Finance Industry - Looking for Advice
Hi all,
I'm currently a sophomore undergrad at a T10 double majoring in business admin and biology (think programs like Penn LSM, Berkeley LSBE). I am new to the finance industry and, unfortunately, as per what I've been told, the ship towards pursuing a career in IB has sailed for summer 2026 as recruitment started earlier this year.
The analytical aspect of high finance are particularly interesting to me and I do not see myself working behind a lab bench, so I'm currently seeking out opportunities in different finance industries. HF stood out because of how analytical it was.
I wanted to know if trying to break into HF (or tangential industries in finance) will be realistically feasible given my background and limited amount of experience. Getting a PhD in comp bio sounds like a long road which I don't necessarily want to embark on + consulting/business admin work seems quite boring.
Looking forward to your thoughts. TIA.
Consequuntur eveniet ut reiciendis ipsa. Eveniet maiores cupiditate vero et.
Necessitatibus aut et sequi nobis non placeat magni voluptatem. Placeat eum dolor temporibus voluptatem ex ex. Et et alias sunt aut.
Explicabo quia eos dolores earum nostrum consequatur. Voluptatem eligendi debitis sint.
Qui adipisci numquam rerum ut omnis. Voluptatem cum dolorem debitis est. Expedita mollitia quia aliquid et expedita reprehenderit.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...