I'll start my Computer Science PhD this year, in NWU. However I am kind of tired of coding, although I think I am good at it. So now I am thinking about finding a financial related job, after my graduation.
Any plan? What should I do? From now on I have about 5 years to prepare...
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So you don't want to become a quant? Trading desks would love you.
IBanking is so overrated. Screw it; with your skills, go apply to a Prop Shop. You'll make similiar money and work half as many hours.
5 years? chill man.. take it easy..
but yup trading or structuring might suit u
Yikes! you're about to enter a 5year phd program, but are: 1.) too tired to code 2.) looking forward to exit the phd into IBanking
Is it too late to switch specialties to algorithms?
Would suggest focusing on algorithms and working on finance related problems within the field of CS. Portfolio optimizations, etc, etc. If you still hate academia after a year or two, you can definitely get hired into an analytics group at most banks- maybe even proprietary algorithmic trading.
read "the quants"
IB doesn't really suit heavy math/cs background people; those skills aren't valued. try and get a job at DE Shaw.
Thank you guys!!!
Yes I am entering a 5years PhD program and thinking about exit PhD into IBanking or something else. This is because after several years hard working I finally realize I need a new career plan. I am not tired of coding, I am good at it. But only coding cannot bring me a bright future, I need something else to earn a more successful career. This is my point.
For any job, I though the most important factors are knowledge, skill and experience. Although there are still 5 years, I have to prepare a lot, intern and practice and etc.
Programming has a huge role to play in trading, logistics, and everything else in industry.
Yes, you will need to go into INDUSTRY to earn a more successful career than academia. As it stands today, you can have a very comfortable life as a smart programmer. But good programmers are still pretty cheap relative to the skill required and value created. And if you get hired as a quant at DE Shaw or get hired into a program trading shop like Jump, you're golden.
Yes I know programming is important. As I think my coding skills are good enough, of course I will take it as an advantage.
However for CS students, most programming has nothing to do with neither business nor industry. This is what I hate. I did not realize that before I started an internship in an online video advertising startup 6 months ago.
In the past I focused too much on programming skills rather than using the skills to certain fields. Now I am trying to get into other fields where my skills can be more useful and profitable. So I think I-Banking and consulting may be appropriate.
I am still looking. Your comments are really helpful and thanks so much.
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