Moving from New Zealand

Hi,

I am currently living in NZ and looking to move overseas to gain some more work experience (probably UK) in the next few months.

I have the following qualifications on my CV:

• 2.5 years IB / corporate finance analyst at boutique NZ IB. have worked on a lot of deals but because of GFC only a few smaller ones have been executed. All the usual experience: valuation, modelling, DD, writing pitch books etc.

• Master of Finance with Distinction Otago University (highly regarded in NZ).

• CFA pending work experience passed all levels on first attempt

I have the following questions.

I would like to continue working in IB perhaps for a bigger firm or for a private equity firm - with aim to complete bigger transactions. I am interested as to how qualifications (particularly my work experience) will stack up overseas?

Does it matter that most of the transactions I have work on have not been executed given I have gained most of the modelling / valuation experience before they fell over?

There was only about 4-6 top tier IB jobs in NZ in the year I graduated (I am 24 now), how much will starting in a boutique disadvantage me?

Can anyone recommend a city / country to work in?

Any idea what I can be expected to earn?

All you’re feedback is very welcome.