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FAP Exam? Actuary Bros GTFIH!
I’m looking into becoming an actuary but I have become worried about the Fundamentals of Actuarial Practice (FAP) e-Learning course. It says here: “Candidates have 96 hours to complete each End-of-Module Assessment.” My stamina isn’t that good, and I don’t think I can commit to FAP for...
College Decision Advice: Syracuse vs UConn
Hi, I'm looking to break onto wall street, thinking IB, Equity Research, M&A, or something math related(my dream is quant but I'm aware that's extremely hard to get into, so I think I might want to pursue an MFE after undergrad). I also might want to pursue an actuarial career. Unfortunately because...
Career Crossroad: Actuary or Try for Quant?
Hi all, I'm writing this post because I just had my annual review and promoted to Senior Actuarial Analyst and currently trying to weigh my options. My TC went from 80k to around 100k and I have 2 YOE. For those who know the actuarial space, I am 1 exam away from ASA and pretty confident I can get...
Career Crossroad: Actuary Vs Quant
Hi all, I'm writing this post because I just had my annual review and promoted to Senior Actuarial Analyst and currently trying to weigh my options. My TC went from 80k to around 100k and I have 2 YOE. For those who know the actuarial space, I am 1 exam away from ASA and pretty confident I can get...
Actuary graduate role ranking
Hi I am looking to apply to graduate roles to become an actuary and wanted advice on the top firms to apply to. Is there for example a league table of insurance companies, actuarial firms in London? Thanks!
Actuarial Science/ statistic adjacent minor for IB?
Greetings! I'm currently attending a large non-target school in the South Eastern US, where I'm going for a Finance Undergrad. I recently met my school's requirements to go for a minor/ dual degree. Since I'm at a non-target school I'm looking to see what I can add to my resume to make myself stand...
Zero to Hero
Hi Guys, how are you doing. I am about to embark the recruitment cycle for Asset Management roles and am not sure what the prospects will be. My background is in Actuarial Science (BSc 1st) and Computer Science (Oxbridge MSc). I have been working in a no name company as a business analyst for 7...
AIG Summer Actuarial Internship
Hi, I recently got an interview with AIG for their Summer Internship Program at their Super Day at Woodland Hills and I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what to expect or what they're looking for in an intern.
23 year old Actuary breaking into IB advice (London)
I have just turned 23 and graduated last year from a Russell Group university in the UK with a 1st class honours in actuarial science, having also previously done a 12 month placement as an Actuary. I only decided in my final year that I wanted to break into IB , applying to FT positions in pretty...
Actuary Investment Consulting --> Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager- Is it possible?
Hi all, I have an offer for an entry level actuary job in Investment consulting. However, my end goal is to work at a hedge fund as a senior analyst/ portfolio manager. With this actuary role, I can become a fellow and also pass my CFA exams alongside. Thus I was wondering if this non-traditional...
Soon to be FSA but bored of the actuarial profession, seeking advice regarding career switch
I'm going to be a fully accredited actuary early next year. I'm paid well as an actuary and have a very cushy job. However, working with annuity cf projections is becoming very dull for me, there's very little to learn beyond what i already know and there's little room for advancement. I had worked...
Actuarial exams - would they be a waste if one decides not to become an actuary?
I'm in an economics honours program (minoring in math) and I'm considering switching over to actuarial science. I'm not 100% dead set on becoming an actuary at the moment (perhaps looking more toward becoming a quant or in a different path going into consulting/investment banking instead), so I'm...
PLEASE Help! Baruch vs Fordham vs Georgia State (atlanta)
Choosing from 3 programs: 1 MS in States at Baruch, 2 MS in Applied Statistics and Decision Making at Fordham, (a kinda new program http://www.bnet.fordham.edu/academics/ms_programs/ms_statistics_decisio…) and Finally 3 Mathematical risk Management at Georgia State. The program at GSU is an...
Introduction - Just finished freshman year
Hello! I just finished my freshman year and I stumbled upon this site after searching for finance intern info. I took a look around the site and really liked what it had to offer in terms of information and networking. I recently had a change of mind and want to look into actuarial science. I took a...
Thinking About Actuarial Work? Why? I Mean, Read On...
Morning Monkeys, For one reason or another, I've been seeing quite a few references regarding the potential benefits and downsides to being an actuary. And, unsurprisingly, there seems to be a bit of confusion as to the nature and progression of those within the actuarial profession. Hopefully, this...
I would like to become an Actuary, but I need your advise.
I have just graduated with a Finance & Business Econ Degree. I will be going to a non target for a Masters in Business Analytics. I would like to become a certified actuary, and I need advice.
Actuary switch into financial analysis?
Hi, I'm brand new to WallStreetOasis and newly considering a career switch into finance. If I have posted this in the wrong spot, or if it’s inappropriate to post a solicitation for career advice here, I apologize - please let me know. I would very much appreciate any comments or insight about...
Actuary to Equity Research?
Hi, everyone, I graduated from college 3 years ago. I've been working as an actuarial consultant in the healthcare industry since then. I have recently started considering switching to equity research (healthcare sector). I am hoping to get some input from you guys about life in Equity Research. I...
Actuary to M&A
Needed some advice: I currently work as an actuarial associate at a large consultancy and have been offered a job in M&A at a BB . Have some level of exposure to IB as I worked in markets prior to working as an actuary - so know about the lifestyle etc... My main issue is that I am not sure how the...
Fund of Funds and Asset Modeling at Insurance company
Wrote a lot of stuff and a lot of questions but this is one of the hardest decisions i've ever had to make. If anyone can answer any of these questions of give any insight I would appreciate it very much. Objective: To pick the job that is going to put me in the best position in two years if I...
FoF vs ALM
I have a research associate offer with a HF FoF and an actuarial offer in the Asset Liability Management group of a big life insurance firm. Which offer is better if I want to get into hedge funds, MBA , or MFE. Also the ALM offer is $14,000 higher. Which would you take? Will FoF teach me how to...
Corporate development vs acturial science 5 year or so pay!
Hello all I am somewhat confused between which one is better to pursue and how you get there. Corp Dev What I get from this is that I will prolly have to go to a BB 2 year analyst program and quit and move to some F30 company ( Cardinal Health ) Actuary Do a specialized program in college and then...
MS Actuarial Science School Choices
I am really glad to announce that I was lucky enough to get accepted to Univ of Iowa, Georgia State Univ, and Univ of Nebraska for MS Actuarial Science program. (+ Pending : Univ of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Univ of Connecticut-Storrs) Now I have to make a decision, but I am still not sure which...
2nd undergrad + Master in financial engineering vs Work
Hi everyone, I'm graduating this semester from a bachelor of science in actuarial mathematics and I really want to do a Master in financial engineering but I don't think i have any chance to get accepted in the program since it's highly competitive... I have a gpa of 3.1 / 4.3 right now. The thing i...
Target School to Actuary
I am entering my junior year at a school that some would consider a target school (top 12 usnewsandworld) I need some career advice/suggestions. I took classes from a state university and my credits transferred so I can very probably graduate this year (as long as my class schedule works out). I do...
Transition help!!!
I was wondering what area would make for a good transition into the finance for for someone who's been working as an actuary on the P&C side for three years? It would be cool if I eventually landed a gig in private equity or a equity research role specializing in the insurance industry but perhaps...
Career Change HELP!!
I am a junior at a non-target majoring in Math with a previous career goal of becoming an actuary and working as an actuarial consultant after graduation at PwC , Towers Watson , or Deloitte . Since my freshman year I have held 2 insurance internships (one at Travelers as an underwriter, the other...
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