Financial Analyst (Finance and Biology)
Hello,
This is my first post on WSO. I have a question about becoming a financial analyst. I am a sophomore undergraduate student at a non-target school that is right outside of a major city. My university is not totally unknown but it is still a non-target. We have a big basketball program and our business school is the pride of the university. I am double majoring in Finance and Biology. My goal is to eventually become a financial analyst. I know I have to have to take the Series 7, series 63, participate in a CFA program and take the GMAT to get into a good MBA program. As a double major in finance and biology, I really want to become a financial analyst that researches the financial strength of energy, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, petroleum products etc. I really have a passion for research based work. Regarding where I want to work, the ideal place would be NYC. I am not looking to get into any of the high up investment banking positions. I have no interest in working crazy hours and just want to be happy. If I make somewhere around $40,000 at my first job I would be more than happy. I want to have a normal but slightly above average job that lets me support myself and a family in NYC. I've read some threads that said that if you major in two different subjects like finance and biology then it makes you more attractive to employers. Also I have the edge that I am in my University's business school and arts and science school. I will have a business and liberal arts degree. A lot of employers are saying that if you have both business and liberal arts then you are well rounded and very attractive to employers. Can anyone tell me if I am on the right track to attain this type of job?
P.S. I know that $40,000 in NYC will not go anywhere. I am close enough to NYC where I would commute and live with my parents.
P.S.S. I AM GRADUATING WITH $0.00 DEPT. NO GRANTS NO LOANS I DON'T OWE ANYONE A DIME. As soon as I get my first pay check I am maxing out my companies 401k.