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Career Path in Insurance: Underwriting, Brokerage, etc
Anybody here works in commercial insurance (property and casualty, specialty lines, etc) can shed some light on the different career paths? I am currently on a graduate scheme of one of the largest insurers in the world in a commercial line in the London office. Prior to this I had internships...
Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence) - What did you exit into?
For those of you that moved on from Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence) - I'm curious to find out what you went on to do? Answer Template Title: Industry: Pay: STET, bump or drop Hours: Better or Worse Culture: Hindsight: Was it the right move or the wrong move and would you have done...
Where should I look into
I'm fairly new here, and I have been using WSO as a source of knowledge for a career in IB . I'm from a small town where no one even knows what IB is. I'm going into a top finance uni in my country, but it is still no ivy league school. Since I have found out about IB , I have been researching as...
Corp FP&A Tech Career Path
So as the title mentions, I am hoping to get some advice on the typical career path in corporate finance. Background: Started as an intern at a very mature F100 tech company in Fall of 2015. Transitioned into a Business Analyst role from Fall 2016 to Early 2018. Using that experience, I was recently...
AI in Real estate valuation
I am going to start my valuation internship in big 4 real estate firms, but I am wondering about the impacts of AI in real estate valuation. As AI is increasingly used in replacing labours in finance and the RE agency side, can it critically automate the valuation of real estates that may cause a...
What is the career path and promotions like at Canadian PE firms?
How does the career path work for Canadian PE firms? In the US you go for 2 years then an MBA and then afterward you decide where you want to continue. 1: Though I've heard a few times that most Canadians don't need to get MBAs and it's rare to see them as most of the time they aren't necessary....
Exit or career path: valuation team in big 4 real estate firms vs in-house M&A team of China insurance firm
Greetings, I received a valuation internship offer from big 4 real estate firms, while I am really likely to receive an internship offer from a strategic planning department (in-house M&A team) of one of the largest China insurance company through school nomination. And I am going to sign the...
Help me decide whether this role is FO/MO/ or BO? Asset Management Umbrella
What do you guys think? FO MO or BO ? Also given the description what kind of upward mobility / career path would this allow me to get into? Im thinking about applying but im worried its more administrative and that I should maybe pass on it, thoughts? Job Descriptions is as follows:
MS Wealth Management ?
I recently got an internship offer from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, NJ office.Non-target school finance and business analytical master degree. I will graduate this May and I have studied for CFA , FRM. I want to land a job at Asset Management company and I know MS has investment management.I'm...
I am lost in my career
Just a bit of my background here: 1) I grew up in a third world country and studied there (got my MSc and BA in finance from the university which most of people never heard of) 2) I have done several traineeships both at home and abroad: - in my country (audit dep. at big 4, corporate finance dep....
Big 4 vs. Big Bank career path
Hey guys, pretty new here, and I have read a bit about this topic on here but not as specific as my case. Currently attend an above average business school (ranked in the 60s). Accounting major/ Finance minor. Not a big bank target school but DEFINITELY a big 4 target school. In the northeast, so...
Serious advice needed.
Hi Guys, Currently undergrad on the path to investment banking. I have the internships, the gpa, etc. There is however one thing that I am scared shitless of, myself. I have come to realize lately that I am bipolar. I get these episodes of extreme optimism like I want to conquer the fucking world...
Career path and development
Hi All, Quick question to get your sense on next steps from a career development standpoint. I'm post-MBA and have been working with the same organization for about 5 years now. I started on the operational side, but after two years jumped over to a corporate finance role. Over the past three years,...
Advice for career paths
I am going to be starting 1st year of Computer Science soon, I tried business last year and failed the first year due to not being mentally prepared/ not trying hard/ disliking the course, and am wondering if it is possible to break onto the street with that degree, or what I'd have to do otherwise....
What career is suited with my background?
I've been having a tough time really finding any job that fits my background. I have experience working in corporate social responsibility and marketing at F500 technology companies. I've undergone extensive in classroom excel training. I went to a top 20 school. I have a 3.5 GPA double majored with...
Feeling kinda lost on Career Path
I'm kinda lost in terms of what I want to do with my Finance and MIS degree. There are just so many career paths/firms out there! The only thing I know is that I want a starting salary of (60-70k+) and I still want to maintain a work-life balance. Any guidance or a place where I could get more...
Urgently need career path guidance
Hi everyone,
Urgent: need to make decision asap
Let me start by saying that my ultimate dream-job would be becoming a Portfolio Manger. Now, this is my background: I have been working as an commercial banking credit underwriter for 4 years (started as a trainee and have now been a team-leader for the past 6 month). I recently was awarded the CFA...
Becoming an Economist in Finance
Hello all, I recently graduated with an undergrad degree in Business, major in Economics. Long-term goal: Economics PhD and to work as an economist with some financial firm (preferably asset manager, top-down macroeconomic approach?). Short-term goal: Working in Finance (preferably buy-side) for 2-5...
Career path from sell side equity research
Hi all. I'm finishing my junior year, about to start a summer internship at a MM bank doing equity research. I'm familiar with the typical path from IB analyst onward (Analyst to PE to MBA to whatever) but does anyone have a similar "path" for a person starting out in equity research as an...
Looking for Career Path Advice
I am a 3rd year undergrad studying finance. I have a rough idea of the different careers in financial services. I have some thoughts on possible paths but just not sure which ones might be best for my personality, strengths, and weaknesses. I'm tired of reading job descriptions and completing all of...
Plant Controller at a F500 - Ask me anything
Mod Note (Andy): Interview/Q&ATuesday! To see our full list of interviews/Q&A's, check out this page I’ve been a member of this site for a couple years now and have gotten some great information, so I’m hoping to give back based on my experience. I see many discussions around FLDP programs and...
Finding Your Passion & Career Pathway
I have been networking quite a bit (students, analysts, associates, VP’s+) and a common theme that comes up is 'reading/researching in your free time'. Many of the people I have spoken to read financial market books, invest in stocks in their free time, know a lot about what’s happening in the...
I'm a successful private trader. What's the best career path for me?
I did the military for 5 years after highschool and I'm now going to Columbia GS , financial economics. I started studying and trading the currency markets when I was 18(7 years ago) and I've become successful, using just price action and trend lines to trade trends that last a few days to a few...
The Standard Wall Street Career Path Is Shifting Under Everyone's Feet
So you want to become a Wall Street master of the universe? Forget almost everything you know about how the ride to the top is supposed to go. The basics are still the same. Go to a target school, take the right classes, and land an exhausting summer internship at a bulge bracket bank. But say...
Financial Analyst Career Path
What is the typical career path for a financial analyst in the corporate world? I know it depends on the company but just take a generic F500 company. Financial analyst Senior analyst ----- then what? Also what is the typical pay like for these different stages?
Banking versus Trading - Did a summer in S&T
First of all, bear with me. I know this question has been belabored to death, but hear me out. This is an alternate account of a relatively prominent user on this site .. and for particular reasons, I'd like to keep my identity safe. Background: I summered in S&T . It has gone well. All indications...
Would you quit your current job and take another job in a completely different industry for double the salary?
I was offered a position with a buddy of mine in the Natural Gas industry working on the job site in a non labor intensive role. The role would require managing equipment coming on and off the job site and confirming project completions. The position is a 60-80 hour a week gig with pay in the in the...
Assistant Brand Manager track?
I'm doing some job research for my GF and we've came to the conclusion that brand management at a CPG is a good fit for her. However, I can't figure out the standard career path for undergraduate marketing majors to become an assistant brand manager. Why kind of jobs should she apply to before BM?...
How much does your first job determine your career path in finance?
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Reinsurance Opportunities and Career Paths
I graduated in 2011 from a non-target in economics and recently landed a gig at a small insurance group as a Reinsurance Associate. It is an entry level role where I am essentially learning their business from the ground up, but I am able to venture into other aspects of the business such as sales,...
Transition from Retail bank to Corporate Bank
Hi I'm an undergraduate student and I'm passionate on valuing a company and building financial model . I have become an expert in building financial model by using Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet after two-three months. I have applied 100 company since the month of August, I have been following up with...
The importance of the letters behind your name
Moderator Note (Andy): ZaZa resides in Abu Dhabi and works as a recruiter for some of the Middle East’s largest sovereign wealth funds and investment banks . The ultimate and universal question that any recruiter with existing alive candidates gets asked everyday – should I pass the CFA or not?...
Research Analyst Career Path
What is the career path of a research analyst?
Student from China trade off Chinese prospects with you
Hi folks, I'm a junior three (next semester will be my penultimate year in undergrads) from one of Chinese top universities in Beijing. I've been watching WSO for a long time and some of the posts are really conducive and insightful to me. What haunts me now is that I still have couples of puzzles...
Trading Analyst to Trader
Hey guys if you want to become a trader at a prop firm, would it be better to seek positions as a trading analyst first as this seems to be an entry level position into the trading world.
Fund of Funds Career Path?
So I had a quick question about Fund of Funds. There is not a whole lot of information on this site about how to break in. Is there any kind of boiler plate path into a FoF? I find the idea really interesting, and I was wondering if anyone had any experience in the day-to-day role of an analyst....
Compensation Consulting (Pearl Meyer)
I have a decision between accepting an offer for an analyst position with an executive compensation firm or to get my MS in Finance at Tulane with a concentration in energy. I really don't know much about a consulting career and what kind of opportunities it can lead to in the future, this is why I...
What exactly is the scope of private equity?
Hello - What exactly is the scope of private equity? Can a firm be active in, say, purchasing mining assets globally and still be considered to be private equity? If they're purchasing things like mines, railroads, etc., not just companies per se, are they still considered private equity? If not,...
Years as an IBD analyst before PE - 2 vs 3
I am a first year analyst at a BB bank, starting to go through the PE recruitment process. I wanted to get anyone's thoughts on going into PE after 2 years in banking versus 3. I have heard that it is better to go after 2 years because more firms seek first year analysts (meaning you leave after...
Is this career path overkill?
Hi WSO , occasional lurker, first time poster here. Though I'm really only posting this for the advice of a select few on this site, I welcome the feedback from all.
career options for those who missed out on IB
I am a Duke MBA 2010. Did 2 internships - 1) Tiny Boutique investment bank in East, 2) Private Debt/Equity firm in mid-west. Pre-MBA 8 yrs in Technology Consulting at IBM Global Svcs and CSC. Wanted to pursue IB but the current scenario is such that....getting into IB is ????? Even Equity Research...
Which Internship to choose from ( PWM) ?
Hey guys, I have been lurking on here for a while, and this is my first post. I have two internship offers this fall ( couldn't find anything spectacular). There both at BB in PWM . I really can't decide which one would be more beneficial or rewarding, and was hoping to get some input. The first...
Suggestions on my career path?
So I'm an ungrad at a target school (I think?). I'm really interested in value investing, Buffett , Ackman, and others like them - would love to one day run a hedge fund, but wouldn't we all? Everyone tells me that I should head the IBD route initially, but I'm wondering why? If I want to run a...
IBCareerPath
Has anyone went through IB Career Path? It seems like it just started this year, and I can't seem to find any information on the program. Do you think it's worth it? I'm a rising senior and can't find an internship in investment banking and looking at this as a viable option. I just want your...
Comparing Offers: Megafund Associate versus Startup VP
Hi everyone, Any thoughts on the pros and cons of the following situation would be great! I am an ex-management consultant (3 years) with Ivy-league MBA and one year of IB experience and I was fortunate to receive an offer for an Associate position in a $1bn fund of a very well-known mega PE shop...
Typical Career Path for undergrad hires
So I'm wondering how long do most analysts work in company they were initially hired in? I know for most IB analysts it's usually 2 years in IB -> 2 years IB /Buyside/Entrepreneurship->Business School-> IB /Buyside/Entrepreneurship. So what's the typical path for average strategy consulting at the...
A Career in 'Strategy'?
Hey WSO'ers, Recently I was going through interviews for an S&T internship. The MD I was speaking with said that I seemed like a good fit for 'strategy' and that he could see me being successful in that area at the firm. I like the idea of strategy, and from what I understand it would be an...
What type of asset management for me?
Hello, so i'm actively pursuing a career in finance. I don't want to work at an investment bank and I think that creating a hedge fund or Asset Management company is my personal end game. My question is, what specific form of asset management allows you to deal with high net worth individuals...
Business School vs. Career with B.S. in Finance
Hello Everyone, This is my first post and I have a few questions. I have read posts and researched schools now for two weeks because I did not know I would be able to graduate Spring 2012 until recently. Long story short, I thought I needed an extensive background in mathematics to land a finance...
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