Hey All

Hi all,

I'm a soon to be graduating senior with a BBA in Finance. Over this past summer, I was an intern at a local investment bank doing mostly investment research and risk management. Before that, I was an intern on a project management team at a growing biotech incubator(mostly cost modeling for solar panel installations) I have an especially high interest in equity research and money management. Thought it'd be best to network with other Finance professionals and ended up here. Look forward to the discussions.

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If your interested in equity research start studying for the CFA. Wasn't really my interest, however I've had 2 ER interviews both of which asked me if I was planning on taking the exam. Passing level 1 will open up some doors.

Also check out some of the players in the mutual fund space for ER positions, it slightly less competitive.

 

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