Entry Level Roles in Asset Management for MSF Graduate

Hi All,

I recently finished my MSF from Villanova University, and would like to get into Asset Management-preferably in equities, but would be willing to work in other asset classes. I signed up for Level 1 of the CFA, and have been networking with alumni to have my resume passed around to various firms. My ultimate goal is to become a PM. What entry level roles would I be able to qualify for? I had a 3.6 from Villanova. Trying to figure out what areas would be the best for me to target. Thanks for the help

 

I think, for the most part, with an MSF you come in at the same level as an undergrad.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

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Best Response

To start, you are really late to the game if you are already finished with your MSF and aren't sure what the entry level roles are at AM shops. But, all is not lost ...

Look for entry level research analyst roles (no trading or back office) on both the buy side and the sell side (the buy side is the exit op for the sell side).

Here is some basic info to help you out:

http://www.lifeonthebuyside.com/buy-side-vs-sell-side-part-1-the-sell-s…

http://www.lifeonthebuyside.com/buy-side-vs-sell-side-part-2-the-buy-si…

http://www.lifeonthebuyside.com/buy-side-or-sell-side-which-career-path…

 

[quote=jqbuyside]To start, you are really late to the game if you are already finished with your MSF and aren't sure what the entry level roles are at AM shops. But, all is not lost ...

Look for entry level research analyst roles (no trading or back office) on both the buy side and the sell side (the buy side is the exit op for the sell side).

Here is some basic info to help you out:

http://www.lifeonthebuyside.com/buy-side-vs-sell-side-part-1-the-sell-s…

http://www.lifeonthebuyside.com/buy-side-vs-sell-side-part-2-the-buy-si…

http://www.lifeonthebuyside.com/buy-side-or-sell-side-which-career-path…]

TO START S.T.F.U aka shut the fuck up

 
richierichh21][quote=jqbuyside]To start, you are really late to the game if you are already finished with your <abbr title=Masters in Finance>MSF</abbr> and aren't sure what the entry level roles are at <span class=keyword_link><a href=//www.wallstreetoasis.com/finance-dictionary/what-is-asset-management-AM>AM</a></span> shops. But, all is not lost ...</p> <p>Look for entry level research analyst roles (no <span class=keyword_link><a href=//www.wallstreetoasis.com/finance-dictionary/trading-overview>trading</a></span> or <span class=keyword_link><a href=//www.wallstreetoasis.com/finance-dictionary/what-is-the-back-office-BO>back office</a></span>) on both the buy side and the sell side (the buy side is the exit op for the sell side).</p> <p>Here is some basic info to help you out:</p> <p><a href=http://www.lifeonthebuyside.com/buy-side-vs-sell-side-part-1-the-sell-side/ rel=nofollow>http://www.lifeonthebuyside.com/buy-side-vs-sell-side-part-1-the-sell-s…</a></p> <p><a href=http://www.lifeonthebuyside.com/buy-side-vs-sell-side-part-2-the-buy-side/ rel=nofollow>http://www.lifeonthebuyside.com/buy-side-vs-sell-side-part-2-the-buy-si…</a></p> <p><a href=http://www.lifeonthebuyside.com/buy-side-or-sell-side-which-career-path-is-right-for-me/[/quote rel=nofollow>http://www.lifeonthebuyside.com/buy-side-or-sell-side-which-career-path…</a>:

TO START S.T.F.U aka shut the fuck up

wow you are jerk, he's just giving you advice. note to self.. dont hire anyone from Villanova MSF program. Oh wait, we dont.

 

LOL

Start looking at entry level positions at mutual funds. Best bet. An MSF doesn't make you qualified for XYZ position, work experience does. An MSF is where you get another shot at interning, networking, recruiting. You need to know what you want BEFORE the program, not after.

Find an internship or something. Clock is ticking.

 
ANT:
LOL

Start looking at entry level positions at mutual funds. Best bet. An MSF doesn't make you qualified for XYZ position, work experience does. An MSF is where you get another shot at interning, networking, recruiting. You need to know what you want BEFORE the program, not after.

Find an internship or something. Clock is ticking.

Hey Big ANT this dude is not doing your institution any favors. Go over to his place and pee under his door or something.
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What the fuck is wrong with that guy... piling on the monkey shit.

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