Advice... Please give your input

Hey guys. So my bud is a Michigan grad with a double major in Finance and Econ, 3.5, UBS and Merrill Lynch experience (not IBD). He graduated in May 09. He's a die hard trader and wants to get in. What's the best bet? Go for CFA? Whats the best way to get into a firm where he can be on a desk? Get a job now or go for MBA? Any recommendations on how to go at the job hunt for trading once your out of undergrad?

Thanks in advance.

5 Comments
 

It sounds like his "bud" may be actually him.

Any how, Michigan's a great school but a 3.5 isn't a great GPA.

The big question is how can someone with no Trading experience who is maybe 22 years old be a die hard trader? Care to elaborate.........?

 

Deserunt perspiciatis dolorem dignissimos ut ullam. Minima sint vitae praesentium et sint. Consequuntur est amet repudiandae distinctio nemo facilis beatae. Animi dolorem dolorem consectetur natus odio tempora. Laborum vitae sunt itaque ducimus. Nobis maiores recusandae nostrum rerum.

Nam aut voluptatem blanditiis voluptas. Magni corporis molestiae nemo et saepe adipisci. Dignissimos iste explicabo consequatur sed et. Reprehenderit impedit consequatur tempore rerum. Deleniti magni consequatur quia deleniti nisi. Iure id sed atque et cumque sapiente perferendis. Id totam tenetur ipsa dolor totam sapiente.

-- "Those who say don't know, and those who know don't say."

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”