Analyst role or MSc Finance and Accounting
Hi guys,
I am in a bit of a predicament and would appreciate some advice.
I come from a BSc computer science background and have an offer to work in a hedge fund of funds (HFoF) with starting comp of £75k. I don't really think I enjoy the job. They would pay for my CFAs.
I also have an offer for MSc Finance and Accounting in Imperial College London which costs £35k.
I wanted to get advice on which option is best. Obviously £75k is great, but is the risk-reward of the MSc worth it given the cost of the MSc. It is also important to consider I don't really enjoy the HFoF role.
Thanks for the help.
I just wanted to add that I am based in London, UK. If that makes any difference.
What job do you want to do? IB/PE?
It's a difficult situation, but regardless I don't think that £35K for that course is worth it (especially given it will be online, and that specific MSc is not that great). I would personally take the HF job
A second option could be to work there for a year of so, and then go for the masters. With that work experience under your belt + a good GMAT score, you should be able to get into LBS/HEC MFins which would open up a lot of doors
I want to go IB -> HF.
If it was the MSc Finance, do you think it would be worth it? Or is Imperial not worth the £35k. Its not a traditional hedge fund, it is a fund of funds so I would not really be undertaking any relevant tasks or skills for IB/HF roles.
Would it be silly to quit the HFoFs, apply for more relevant jobs/internships, do the CFAs and then reapply for MSc?
I have the option to interview for a HF this week in order to undertake an internship before the MSc. I won't know whether I will get this position before making decision on HFoF or MSc.
Thanks for the advice!
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