A Good Idea?

Hey Everyone-

First post here on WSO, here's my question.

I'm in the 2nd round of interviews at a boutique PWM firm here in NYC (I'm going into my Senior year at Fordham). I've basically been speaking with two people, the person I will be working with directly (a relatively new broker, who is getting his first underling) and the managing director (the brokers boss, who is responsible for making the final hiring decision). It seems as though the gentleman I would be working with is sold on me, and his boss is unsure or indifferent. They said one of my primary tasks would be to build lists of high net worth individuals outside of the US.

I'm considering making it a weekend project and putting together a list of these high net worth individuals. Then bringing the list to the 2nd rd interview next week. As I see it, it demonstrates that I am driven, a self-starter and generally motivated.

What do you all think? Is this acting presumptuous? Might I potentially be over-stepping my bounds? I appreciate the feedback!

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Quick Update-

Had the 2nd Interview, nailed it! They offered me the position for the summer, and they will be sponsoring me for my license examinations (series 7 and 63).

The "show up with homework" approach was a pretty big hit, my future MD said he appreciated the effort and liked the "go get it attitude".

Wahoo!

Patrick Bateman would eat Eddie Morra's lunch (and probably his brains).
 

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