Asset Management - Is this a solid life plan or am I being a fucking moron?
Hello all,
I'm an undergrad studying Bsc Econ and Politics at a UK target, but not top, top tier (think Durham, Exeter, Edinburgh, Warwick etc.)
My end goal is a job at a long only fund manager in equity research, preferably in London. However, I'm not explicitly sure that 'my plan' is the best/most likely way of achieving this end goal. I would appreciate any suggestions or solutions concerning the queries/issues I point out.
Following my final undergrad year, I intend to take a year out (basically there's some shit I want to do e.g. ski season in Japan). Therefore I won't apply for any graduate jobs, but I intend to do a masters degree of some sort following my gap yah, and then finally secure a job in Asset Management.
Few Questions:
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How likely is it that I'll be able to defer an offer for say an Msc in Finance at a european target school? (in order to have a year out)
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I've noticed that some UK schools require A level maths for an Msc in Finance (e.g. LSE), I've done AS level maths and have since taken a number of particularly quantitative finance modules and have reached a similar level (if not higher level) of numerical ability than that required for A level maths. Would I still be able to get onto a masters in finance programme at a european target school (LSE, LBS, Cass, Edinburgh, HEC paris, HEC Lausanne, SSE, St Gallen etc.) given that I'm likely to achieve a 1st or a strong 2:1?
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How many weeks/ months are necessary for studying for CFA level 1? Would I be able to do it in my year out given that I plan to do quite a lot else in that year (bearing in mind that I haven't done a finance bachelors degree but have taken a number of finance electives including Asset Pricing, Money and Banking, Futures and Options).
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How much value does a masters degree really add?
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Can anyone suggest a masters degree/school that would suit my not outstanding mathematical ability (still pretty good considering no A level), that would be suitable for asset management as an end point? Good placements, strong brand name, preferably target? I don't mind leaving the UK for it.
Cheers to the legends that read all of this for hearing me out.
Any suggestions welcome
Thanks for your reply Gavin.
Had you already done a lot of finance at undergrad level or was a lot of it new to you?
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