MBA from U.Maryland (Smith). Already 30.
I will be 30 when I matriculate from Smith school of business this fall. Post-MBA plan is to take up a Associate position at a BB/MM. Does my age(32 when I graduate) and the fact Smith is not a top program put me at a serious disadvantage in my job search ? With my 8 years of technology experience, are their any other career options within banking that I could pursue - Where I could use my past experience(so as not to start over) AND make the kind of money iBanking offers ?
Smith isn't a bad school, several I-banks recruit there, if memory serves. It isn't Wharton, but it isn't like going to Smith somehow disqualifies you. If you're from DC originally, you could always try to swing a gig at FBR and stay in the area.
You might be starting at a middle-market, but I don't think you're screwed. 32 is definitely on the old side for an associate, but I've heard of 28-30 year old analysts.
32 is fine for an associate, but you're probably not going to a BB, unless its back office.
what is back office ? Pardon my ingorance..pretty new to the world of i banking.
jesus christ, and you have an MBA.....
back office is operations basically. think you are really far from anything in ib rite now.
anyway you can always checkout wikipedia, gives you a brief picture of the industry.
im an undergrad at Smith School.
my major gpa is 3.5, and overall is a 3.0 (science courses f'ed me up). im thinking bout doing CFA Level I before i graduate (imma be a senior this upcoming semester). n maybe even take my GMAT's. i am considering portfolio management, or ibanking. which do u guys think is better (in terms of money, growth prospects, etc.) and what are my chances of gettin into either?
thanks!
Haha, MBA who does't know what back office is and wants to get into IB (probably IBD;-)) aged 32. Man, apply at Accenture in their outsourcing branch or go to McDonalds
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