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S&T at BB Bank to T2 Management consultant entry level...am I crazy?
Hi all, Currently i'm in an investment research role at a BB and I have doubts about this whole industry, mainly job security, the culture, work/life balance etc. This is not the team/area I wanted to end up in but nonetheless I make good money, more than all of my friends/peers my age. The...
Nonprofit to IB
While I was studying finance at the University of Nebraska, I assumed that I would be entering into ordained ministry for my church and did not pursue internship experience. After spending a year in a nonprofit missionary organization on a university campus in New York following graduation, I have...
Likelyhood of a successful career change
I am in my early 30s and I am wanting to transition into management consulting, I have a rather extensive background that spans financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare technology and entreprenunership via real estate. I am curious what the members of this subreddit think about...
New User -- Changing Careers
Afternoon, I am currently an Active Duty Logistics Officer in the US Army. I will be transitioning to civilian life within the next year and looking to move into finance. Any and all helpful advice is very welcome. Books, certifications, etc, other recommendations are definitely appreciated to help...
JPM CIB Country Risk
Hello all, This is my first time posting, so I apologize if this is the wrong forum. I'm a little late in wanting to go the "finance" route being a 26 year old 5th year PhD student, but I have always had an interest, with past coursework in international econ, financial history, macro, etc., as well...
Career in Tax and the Exit Opportunities
Hi. I am a fresh grad majoring in Accounting & Finance and have been looking for jobs actively. I recently applied to KPMG for the tax consultant assistant position. I am wondering if tax consultant would be great as a first job. However, I would like to pursue my career in banking industry in the...
Transition into Investment Banking or Asset Management
Hello all, I'm looking for guidance on how to break into either investment banking or Asset Management . I have been in the mortgage lending industry for nearly 7 years at a large bank and seek potentially a new career. I have enjoyed my line of work and obtained a lucrative compensation, equivalent...
Career move for a combination of skills including: data analysis, finance, accounting and process improvement?
Background: 2nd year in big four assurance, has passed all level CPA and level 1 CFA® , has experience in valuation, financial reporting, financial analysis, data analysis, big data, process improvement. I am passionate about working with data, streamlining process, and consulting companies in...
1.5 year Engineering grad working in manufacturing middle management... Not for me, looking for career change. Advice?
Hi all. I am a mechanical engineering grad who graduated from a top Canadian university. Metallurgical/materials specialist. I graduated 2016 June, working in Toronto. I have worked in 3 different companies since graduation, all different roles. Other than the first one (which is an outlier), I...
Tech/Tech Consulting to RE
Frequent reader, first post. Non-target undergrad (pol sci major). Have had success in the Boston area in vc tech space due to connections, work focused in strategic partnerships. Lot of global work and was a principal level at 24. However, despise the industry and not a cultural fit either....
Breaking out of consulting into PWM
Hey y'all!! I wanted to ask about breaking out of management consulting in the financial services industry, and transitioning into a private wealth management/private banking role. Generally on my background: *Consulting sales experience *Solid network of HNW individuals *Speaks Mandarin and German...
Switching to IB—chances?
About me: - 21 y/o - Graduated from a target school in the UK (LSE) - Currently working in a different, marginally-related career in the financial district ("the City") - Most of our clients are banks and hedge funds and the work we do requires an understanding of that world - No prior investment...
Mezz to Private Equity?
I'm a 1st year analyst in the mezzanine debt investing arm of a MM PE firm, which I joined straight out of undergraduate. My current responsibilities include reading CIMs , diligencing potential investments, building credit models and portfolio monitoring. I'm interested in control investing, both...
New to the forum - looking for a career change
Hi all, I joined the forum yesterday and already it has been very helpful. I found my way here as I am looking for a career change; I have a bit of an up hill battle as I do not come from a target school and I did not study finance. I currently work in financial services (insurance) where I work...
Career change- state school- non finance to IB/PE
Hello All, Looking for some help in transitioning into IB / PE . Biology major from non-target ( California state school), 3.4 GPA.. Taken accounting courses and intermediate econ courses at JC and Cal state GPA 4.0. Surely, I need to get into a killer MBA program to my career started right? I was...
From MBB to BB
Ever seen anyone do MBB to BB ? How hard is it?
Leveraging my experience - exit strategy into management consulting
I need help with transitioning into management consulting – Quick reference of my background below 1. Graduated with 3.9 A.A.S Degree in Accounting - landed an internship at a mid grade CPA firm - misery on everyone's face scared me out of staying in accounting 2. Started an engineering program...
Career change - AM
So, I'm looking to change careers. I currently work in an unrelated industry but have been considering making a shift into Asset Management , ideally on the investing rather than the sales or marketing side. Unlike the US, there are few MBA opportunities at firms such as BlackRock or Vanguard here...
Sold business-career shift
sold my business, need career advice I just closed the sale of a oilfield equipment business I started ~2.5 years ago. Started it with around 100k I made in real estate brokerage and a borrowed 50 now selling for ~750k net. This was a unexpected offer and I initially did not take it but the grind of...
What are my options here?
I currently live in the South (think TX or GA) and work in finance. I am tired of living in the South and I want to move to one of the following areas: NY , MD, DC, PA, or IL. I am concerned with finding a job because my schooling is from regional schools. I plan on staying at the job I'm at now...
Career Change: Realistic?
Life science to equity research
Greetings, I am currently a senior undergraduate about to complete my life science degree. I want to change my career path and go into equity research or financial analysis. I have a strong interest but no relevant experience and have not taken any courses in finance or accounting. What would be my...
Transition into VC from Private Wealth Management/CFP. Advice?
Hi all! I am new to this forum so thank you for listening to my personal career issues. Hopefully someone else has been in my position and can provide some insight. Background: I graduated summa cum laude with a finance degree and a minor in entrepreneurship. I love the startup scene and am a due...
25yo College Freshman
Hello everybody, This is my first post so let me give you guys a little background about myself. Like the title says, I am 25 and a freshman in college. I am just starting down the road to my career in finance, and would like to eventually become an analyst. I currently work full-time (not finance...
Investment banking as a dentist ?
I am a 23 year old student that did pre-med/dentistry in college to appease my parents and family (dad and brother are antheisologists ). My passion has always been business and international investing. I have little to no interest in the sciences but pushed through the bullshit to graduate. I...
I could use an outside opinion
Ok, I am in a bit of a quandry and could use some opinions. I am trying to establish a solid educational resume to back up my experience. History: -BBA in Marketing/Finance from Central Arkansas (I know, a no-name school) -7 years experience in Retail Operations and Supply Chain -6 years military...
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Changing mid-career to real estate finance
I am thinking of moving mid-career to the real estate industry. I have worked in finance project management (in IB) for the past 10 years after working in finance for 5 years before that. I graduated from Cardiff University (UK) with an Economics BSc in 1998 and gained a MSc in Finance at Reading...
Corporate Financial Analyst trying to move into the financial sector
Currently, I am working as a financial analyst for healthcare system in their financial planning department. Alot of what I do is a mix between accoutning, budgeting, and expense analaysis. I was an accountant and an market research analyst before this. While working full time, I got my master's in...
Reasons to Switch from IB to HF/AM
Hi all, I wanted to create a thread, (apologies if one exists already, in that case happy if you point me towards it) on people’s experience with making the switch from IB to HF / AM . I have some of my own views as to why a possible switch would make sense, but wanted to see if I am...
Career Change with MBA in UK?
Hello all, In the next couple of years I'm looking to do an MBA for a career change into banking, I currently work in hospitality and am at a manager's level. I know I would be a complete wildcard with an attempt to break into banking from a non-finance background and most of my experience being in...
Hello, Poss. Career Change (UK)
Hello all, Just thought I'd introduce myself, I'm ST and I'm looking at a career change, I currently work in a completely unrelated field within Hospitality (currently in management role) and I'm studying at the OU, Business (Econ Pathway), with the aim of going to LSE or Oxbridge for a Masters. I'm...
Government Employee Want to get into Finance
Greetings all, I've been lurking for a long time. About me: I work for a well-known three letter agency, my job has allowed me to travel a lot, do some cool things and learn about some very unique topics. That said, I'm growing increasingly disillusioned with staying in the government because there...
Making the most of Top10 MBA - weak work experience
Starting MBA program at Top10 school this fall; I acknowledge my acceptance was a miracle. Kindly seek advice on how to make the most of this opportunity, coming from weak work experience since graduation in '09. I've dabbled in marketing and media jobs/internships; ivy league undergrad in...
From Engineering to an Analyst Position
My background is as follows: Electrical Engineering - University of British Columbia, 2011 (71%, 3.0ish GPA) R&D Engineer for a startup for 2 years. Software Engineer for a small Telecom firm ~ 1 year. [Still work here] -> I Co-manage a non-profit focussed on street children in an African Country....
MBA work experience for med student
I'm a medical student at a lower tier US MD medical school. I'm looking into top MBA programs as a way into the upper levels of hospital administration or more likely as a way to switch careers to consulting or lower-tier investment banking, depending on how healthcare reform plays out. I plan on...
Credit analyst at BB vs. f500 corp fin
Hi, I have been working in corp fin at a f500 for a year after graduating. I am switching jobs and wondering which is better: credit analyst at BB or continue in corp fin at another f500? Also, is a credit analyst position (supporting loan origination) in the capital finance group considered back,...
Big 4 Professional League Front Office
Curious if anyone has personally or has seen someone make the jump from banking/consulting to the front office of an MLB/NFL/NBA/NHL team or with the actual league office. I've done some research on backgrounds within the industry but aside from the notable stories (i.e. Moneyball/Andrew Friedman of...
Looking to transition from ER to Ecommerce
Hey guys, I have worked in equity research for a few years after undergrad but have realized that I do not love finance like I once thought. I am really interested in joining a growing ecommerce company in NYC etc but an somewhat clueless on how to approach this situation. I am aiming for business...
Career advice please
I currently work at a very large publicly traded logistics company in a non finance position. I'm making $50k plus bonus annually. I work 60 hours a week minimum but often more. This company only hires from within and has a "keep what you kill" mentality. So the opportunities for me to move up are...
Actuary to Consulting
Hi. I'm considering actuarial science as a possible career path. Given this, is it possible, later on, to switch to management consulting at BCG, McK, Bain, or other consulting firms, provided that I perform well as an actuary?
Sales -> Trading?
How easy is it to switch from sales to trading on a different desk at the same bank?
Career Switch Into Finance. Am I Crazy?
I'm in my mid-twenties and interested in pursuing a career in banking. My background is extremely unconventional, though, and I'm wondering what all I can do to have my application taken seriously and get my foot in the door. Here's my background: 1) Majored in Anthropology from a top five school...
A Little But Not Enough
I need some help putting my situation into perspective. I've had a short but successful career in politics working first for the UN and then as a chief of staff to a high profile politician. It was never intended to be a long term career so I recently got out. A family friend happened to be selling...
Career Change At 25, What To Do To Maximize Chances
I graduated in 2009 with a degree in Civil Engineering, then went back for an Econ major because the economy was so bad I couldn't find a job, with which I graduated in 2010. Since then I have worked in both engineering and finance roles. The finance job I worked involved FINRA 6 and 63...
Future in Equity Research?
Happy Friday – Let me preface this by first saying, my apologies for posting what I’m sure is probably majority consensus to be the most annoying crap posted on this forum. I would, however, appreciate candid advice on my career goals. I know you guys are busy and this is kinda long, so thanks...
Constulting to IB
I'm coming up on my first year out of school, during which time I've worked within the consulting arm of a top Big 4. I had a high (3.5+) GPA from a top 5 school, however, my university was liberal arts (my degree was in Econ) and I don't have a banking internship under my belt. What are my odds if...
Looking for honest advice
Hello everyone! First post here. I was hoping to get some honest and direct advice on my career goals and aspirations. A little background. I am 34. I have a BS in Accounting and am currently in the middle of a two-year MBA program from a decent business school (think Villanova, University of Texas,...
Transfer Pricing Economist with CFA
So, Are there actually any options for a transfer pricing economist with a CFA to transfer into some sort of a more exciting job in banking or advisory?
Equity Research career change, freelancing, research tools
Hi everyone Just wondering if anyone does Equity Research as a freelancer? Is there any scope for this? I am also wondering what research tools one could access as an individual, along the lines of Capital IQ or Factset, but ideally lower cost? I would like to be able to do my own research reports,...
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