Just wanted to get some feedback from everyone here on what my options are looking like.
I am a senior at a non-target (unknown school), average gpa (3.3-4), lots of leadership extracurriculars, one semester left (graduating in December), and will have honors in finance from a thesis.
I switched majors late, from comp. sci (no programming skills really) to finance, so I wasn't able to get as much experience as I would have liked. I've been at a large, reputable firm on the broker-dealer side for 2 semesters, interning for a group of FAs. Decided I definitely do not want to become a FA, but am glad I at least got some experience there.
I recently accepted a job offer for a summer analyst position at a hedge fund in CT, and ill be starting at the end of the month (with the possibility to continue during my last semester, as I have limited classes). Relatively small hedge fund from what I can tell from trying to find info. online; 2 funds and starting a 3rd (~$1B total), but they are in ABL so from what I hear thats a pretty large pool of assets for an ABL fund.
My first interest is in equity research, but I am not aiming for any BB firms for now since I know it is most likely out of reach for me. But, what I want to know from you guys is what you think my options will be after graduating at the end of the year? Am I going to have to start at a F500, or will I have enough to have a shot at a boutique firm (not just research, thinking broadly right now) or something else?
Any advice/comments/options would be appreciated. I realize theres a thousand similar posts on here, and I apologize for another, but I wanted some personalized advice after giving my brief story. Thanks in advance everyone.
