Lack of Quantitative Work

I've been working as an analyst at a boutique IB for almost 1 year now. So far I have not done any quantitative work outside of various ad-hoc analysis for our clients. I want to lateral to another shop where I can get some actual modeling experience, but am concerned that my current lack of modeling experience will be a major hurdle to clear.

I am trying to teach myself these skills in my free time by working through this book, and intend to enroll in the BIWS modeling courses afterward. Any ideas on what I can do to improve my candidacy?

That being said, has anyone else been in a similar situation and what did you do to overcome these issues? Thanks.

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Going ConcernThere are some basic financial models from other analysts available for download on Capital IQ (if you have access), at least for bigger names, that could be one place to look for learning purposes.

Do you know off the top of your head where these are located? I looked around on CIQ today and didn't see anything.

syntheticshitlol it's analytical work not quant work ;)

Lol good point. So yeah I don't get to do any quantitative or analytical work, just marketing stuff for deals, conferences, etc.

 

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