Career advise after working for 1 year.

Hello,

I wanted to know what other people's thought are in regards for me to have a chance to work in "high finance" such as capital markets for a commercial bank, investment banking, hedge fund, or a F500 firm such as Microsoft or Google as a Financial Analyst. I have attached my resume to this thread.

I graduated from a non-target in May of 2014 and have been working as a Credit Analyst since August 2014. I am looking to move into a better opportunity. I think realistically for me I have a chance for a Capital Markets position in a MM Commercial Bank or F500 Financial Analyst position at a firm that is not in Silicon Valley.

My current career track is Credit Analyst > Portfolio Specialist (Credit Analyst on steroids) > Relationship Manager. However, after working for a year I feel as if though we are underpaid (could be because I am working for a Community Bank.) Would it be wise to try to move over into Treasury to have exposure to derivatives such (swaps?)

Is a Credit Analyst considered low on the hierarchy of finance? For example, is a Credit Analyst below a Financial Analyst or are they viewed similar (can a Credit Analyst get a job as a Financial Analyst?) The way I see it is that F500 Financial Analyst positions and Commercial Banking positions (from Community to BB) are considered normal levels of finance. However, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Sales & Trading, and Hedge Funds are considered higher levels of finance ("high finance.")

I am trying to get a better understanding about this about and would appreciate anyone's input.

Thank you.