Advice Needed - MiM/ MFA/ MFE to IB : Too Old And Too Little Experience?
Hi all,
I'm 25 years old Indian working in an Spanish MNC in India.
Current working Field = Renewable Energy, ESG, HSE, IMS and Legal Compliance. ( Non finance role )
Lately, I've become very interested in applying to HEC MiF/MiM, Oxford MFE, Essec MiM, LBS MFA, LSE MFin and ESCP MiM for 2025. More inclined towards HEC due to gap year.
10th score : 97%
12th score : 93%
B.Tech CGPA ; 7.14/10 - First Class from Top 15 in India NIRF Ranking( Engineering )
M.Tech CGPA : 8.05/10 - First Class from Top 15 in India NIRF Ranking( Engineering )
Work Exp : 1 year - Non Finance work exp ( By the time i join any program it will be 2 years )
Certifications : CFA Level 1 (Listed only relevant to Finance)
Assuming I get at least the good - better accepted score on the GMAT, would I have a fair shot at any of these programs? Also, would I have an okay chance of breaking into IB analyst internship and FT in EMEA region ? In general will i be looked upon as too old and rejected for IB analyst internships and FT roles by the time i graduate? or Should i go for shorter one year programs?
Thanks in advance
P.S. I'll provide any other info as requested.
Be aware that some master programmes have an upper limit of years of FT experience allowed. I don't remember if it's 12 or 24 months but I would double check this requirement before applying. Same goes for IB analyst internships, unsure if you would be eligible.
Age is not an issue, many European IB analysts are 25+
Thank you for the advice.
I did check the MIM/MFE/MIF/MFA program requirements, and everything says little to no experience, while for the MBA program at the same universities, a minimum of 2 years of work experience (with an average ranging from 4 to 5.5 years) is required. When I apply (September 2024 or Round 1), I will only have one year of experience, and it does fall under acceptable limits. I hope so. Once I get my admission, I can leave my current job instantly, if that's the case.
The concern I do have is that when I finish my MIM/MFA, I will be 27 to 29 years old (whether it's a 1-year or 3-year course, respectively). Will I be looked upon as too old and rejected for IB analyst roles by the time I graduate? And usually, what age is considered too old to become an IB analyst in the EMEA region?
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