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Aaron
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What is the best way to build a career in the investment/financial industry (as an investment analyst)? #Fall22
I used to work as a proprietary trader and have also worked in organizational development (human capital management). Previously I studied a double degree in business management and psychology.
Currently, finishing up a Master's in Finance and plan to enter the investment/finance industry and work in either Singapore, Canada, or Australia.
Thanks for your time and assistance!
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Ishan Patel
Technology Consulting
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Hi Aaron,
As you are pursuing your MSF right now, the first thing I would do is go and talk to your professors and learn about their career paths. The next biggest thing is the career fairs. I am assuming that you are from one of the 3 countries that you mentioned that you want to work with, so go to a school career path and network with as many people as you can and get their contact info and FOLLOW-UP. Most major investment and banking companies have international offices where you can go and work in various countries later in your career, but you first need to get your foot in.
During your MSF, I would take courses that primarily relate to investment banking and analysis and take self-study courses on ways that can make you stand out (such as coding) and do self-guided projects using the skills you just developed. If you can go into an interview and physically show them how you add value to their company, they would basically have no choice but to hire you.
I would also go to LinkedIn and do searches of people who work in the companies/fields you want to and send them a message and start chatting. I have done this before and one conversation led me to getting the contact info of a recruiter which got me an interview and an offer. Just put yourself out there and show them why they should hire you.
And of course, keep up to date on what is going on in the industries. With your background in business and your MSF, you have the lingo, but you just need to show that you also know how to apply it. Best way to do this is by taking practice interview assessment and cases through Glassdoor.
As you are pursuing your MSF right now, the first thing I would do is go and talk to your professors and learn about their career paths. The next biggest thing is the career fairs. I am assuming that you are from one of the 3 countries that you mentioned that you want to work with, so go to a school career path and network with as many people as you can and get their contact info and FOLLOW-UP. Most major investment and banking companies have international offices where you can go and work in various countries later in your career, but you first need to get your foot in.
During your MSF, I would take courses that primarily relate to investment banking and analysis and take self-study courses on ways that can make you stand out (such as coding) and do self-guided projects using the skills you just developed. If you can go into an interview and physically show them how you add value to their company, they would basically have no choice but to hire you.
I would also go to LinkedIn and do searches of people who work in the companies/fields you want to and send them a message and start chatting. I have done this before and one conversation led me to getting the contact info of a recruiter which got me an interview and an offer. Just put yourself out there and show them why they should hire you.
And of course, keep up to date on what is going on in the industries. With your background in business and your MSF, you have the lingo, but you just need to show that you also know how to apply it. Best way to do this is by taking practice interview assessment and cases through Glassdoor.
Thank you, Ishan!
Aaron
Noah Godwin
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Noah’s Answer
With your educational background, you are very much set for this field. Considering your psychology and business experience, consulting might be a good fit for you.
Aleks Tomala
Finance
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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Hi Aaron,
First of all, specify your targeted industry. If it's asset management, you might want to get the CFA certification. If it's private equity, you're better off with an MBA. If it's venture capital, entrepreneurship experience is valuable.
First of all, specify your targeted industry. If it's asset management, you might want to get the CFA certification. If it's private equity, you're better off with an MBA. If it's venture capital, entrepreneurship experience is valuable.