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honestly, your major is tough. that gpa in something less rigorous may be an issue but i think you have more leeway than you're giving yourself credit for.
biggest thing with masters' programs is crafting your story. why you're pursuing the degree, what led you to do so (your background), and what you're going to do with it.
I actually know some S&T roles in derivatives or exotics that exclusively recruit engineering majors. not sure if you've considered pursing that but could be an easy move.
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some trading and structuring roles are quite suitable for engineers to pursue.. especially structuring.
no i was referring to being a trader on a derivatives or exotics desk. they actually recruit engineering majors to be traders, not BO support.
I'd be a bit surprised if you aren't in at Texas, Nova, or BC. Likely fine for Vandy, dunno about CMC.
You can get anything if you network. If you can pick up an internship with a boutique/HF/PE/etc then you can leverage that to get your foot in the door for FT recruiting.
Where exactly are you in your career right now, recent graduate, rising senior, etc.?
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Like @wallstreetcatalyst said, the easiest way in would be shooting for trader since the mathematical inclination of engineers is a good quality for those positions.
MSF or not, if you start in the fall I would definitely try to get some sort of internship in finance next summer. Obviously, the more IB related the better.
As an engineer, most banks understand that you're good with numbers, but what they want to see is an interest in finance in extracurriculars and work experience (not just a whim), a good work ethic, and that you aren't socially inept and they could enjoy working with you for 12+ hours a day.
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