Any hope for analyst roles after masters with my background?

(posted in the GMAT forum but may be better suited here) 


I graduated from a non target university with a first in computer science, have been working as a grad software engineer at a BB. A level grades are not great (CCC). 

I’ve been learning more about analyst jobs, think IB/consulting, keen to learn more ofc but these jobs/lifestyles appeal to me, happy to burn lots of time working when I’m young.

Any advice on what’s possible for me given my background, im currently studying for the GMAT and will hope to get a top score, and im happy to do any masters necessary (MFin, MiM) at a target school to make up for my undergrad. What masters should I be looking for, are my dreams of MBB/IB possible? 
 

thanks

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Master's are essentially useless. If you are already at a BB why not try for some internal mobility? Or try for one of the more tech-oriented role (BCG has a specific tech division, for example).


Don't fall for the MSc trap as I did.

 

already posted my stories in a few other threads. At one of the "top" MSc's (LBS/LSE/Ox) with prior IB experience (boutique - so essentially worthless in the eyes of london recruiters). No interviews for SA 2025 (much less offers).

 

I'm in a situation where I could be about to repeat your path... 

Currently interning at a boutique (outside of London - so even more worthless from recruiter POV) and went to a non-target/barely semi-target.

Planning to do MFin at a Warwick/Bath/Manchester (ordered by preference) in order to buy back into the internship applicant pool - it's a bit of a risk, but I need to do something...


Am I making a mistake?

 

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