What job opportunities does a MFin from these universities give you?

Hi, I wonder about the job oppurtunites a MSc in Finance would be out of these universtites:

  • Master in Finance from Imperial.
  • MFE from Said Business School.
  • MFA from LBS.

I am interested in IB, HF and PE. My interest have always been in HF but starting in IB at a bank would be a great start in my carrier. And thereafter move to HF after a couple of years.

I wonder what my chances are at GS/MS/JPM in London. Do they recruit from alot of students from Imperial? If I cant land IB at those what other oppurtunities do I have?

Thanks,

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Only personal preference. I will apply to LSE aswell, but If I get admitted into Said or LBS, I'd go with either of those two.

However, MFin at Imperial is my safe bet and I am worried I'll have troubles getting into IB at JPM/GS/MS after my masters at Imperial.

 

HF Point 72 Brevan Howard Man Group Citadel That I know of...

PE Terra Firma 3i Partners Group (this may be for continental Europe only) Silver Lake Blackstone

I could be wrong though because I didn't really recruit for buy side roles when I was a student.

The above will typically only take a handful of analysts and most of them had very substantial experience prior to the master's.

 

So, since you want to go to a hedge fund, isn't Masters in Risk Management & Financial Engineering from Imperial more quant- related?

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I figure its a good idea to keep my options open. A MSc in finance keeps alot of options open, if you want to do IB or PE.

I am not an expert but a MSc in Risk management & Fin Eng. may increase my chances at a hedge fund, but I doubt I'll be as attractive to IB or PE. Or am I completely wrong?

How do the MSc in Risk managament & Fin. Eng. place? Do the students get good jobs ?

 

I understand you can find the question dumb.

However, I am applying in September and Imperial is my safe bet. I do know Said, LBS gives good oppurtunities. I am not sure with Imperial and thats why I am asking. I'm also asking for other oppurtunities if I can't land those IB roles at GS/JPM/MS (and other analyst roles at reputable PE/HF).

I just dont want to take a Master in London, and end up with a job I don't want. I dont find that dumb.

 

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