Where do I fit?
I'm trying to figure out which area of finance is best for me and would appreciate any help available.
I love investing and the markets, but I don't like sitting in front of Excel all day and reading through 10-ks. Research is definitely not for me. Unfortunately, I'm not the most gregarious or outgoing person either, so I think that may preclude me from a sales position where I need to actively prospect clients. I am very detail-oriented and good at thinking about the macro enviro and how it will affect individual markets/co's. I enjoy being relied upon by people and getting the job done well.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Take a strenghts finder assessment.
Well one thing you have to admit is that almost nobody can like 100% of their job. If you like 50% of it- you're doing great. 25% isn't terrible.
For example, nobody wants to hear opinions on macro investing unless they believe you've been pouring over the details and not just fishing opinions out of your ass/the occasional newswire. :)
Asset Management may be a good industry to explore. Although there are careers in Research (lots of Excel), you can also look at aspects of it.
Thanks for the responses guys. I'll look to do a strengths test.
As for asset management, don't all of the roles typically involve lots of financial analysis? Can you give an example of one that does not?
Investment marketing.
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