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by converter
August 26th, 2005, 12:32 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Interest in Chinese Credit Markets
Replies: 2
Views: 137577

Interest in Chinese Credit Markets

<t>Hi there,With Chinese Financial System undergoing major changes, I sense that there will be great opportunities there, particularly in credit markets. Can someone give advice/opinion on:1. How you see the opportunity in Chinese credit markets? How long will it take before the credit markets take ...
by converter
March 20th, 2005, 6:38 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: seeing advice on fixed income research role
Replies: 2
Views: 155824

seeing advice on fixed income research role

Hi,Can someone please tell me which of the following areas in fixed income research are less demanding on quantitative skills, thanks.corporate bondhigh-yeildconvertiblehibriddistressed debtcredit derivatives and othersThanks in advance
by converter
November 27th, 2004, 9:15 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: which area has is more tolerant on age?
Replies: 7
Views: 169020

which area has is more tolerant on age?

<t>I am 39 years old, recently, I graduated from a master of applied finance course after a long IT career. Obviously, age and lack of experience in financial services industry are my primary concerns.Can someone please tell me (bearing in mind that I don't want a role with too much IT): 1. which ar...
by converter
October 6th, 2004, 9:05 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Head Hunters Australia
Replies: 2
Views: 172881

Head Hunters Australia

Could someone please suggests some head hunter names who specialize in asset management or investment banking in in Australia? Thanks
by converter
September 23rd, 2004, 7:36 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: career change @ late 30s
Replies: 16
Views: 179041

career change @ late 30s

<t>Thanks Greg for your comment.You've done a great summary on my "inexperienced" side, though I am not quite sure about the "skill" side. My interest is to have a career like that of Warrent Buffet or Peter Lynch, but they knew/learned everything I know now from a very early age.... - many position...
by converter
September 22nd, 2004, 10:42 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: career change @ late 30s
Replies: 16
Views: 179041

career change @ late 30s

<t>Interest is certainly important in choosing a career, so is ability and background. Put interest aside, with my background and degree, what kind of position do you think I have a better chance to set foot in - credit analyst/market analyst, risk management, hedge fund, seritization or something e...
by converter
September 20th, 2004, 4:13 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: career change @ late 30s
Replies: 16
Views: 179041

career change @ late 30s

<t>Thanks Greg and Adder for your information and advice.With my background and degree, what kind of position do you think I have a better chance to set foot in - credit analyst/market analyst, risk management, hedge fund, seritization or something else, apart from IT related position? which one pro...
by converter
September 16th, 2004, 11:48 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: career change @ late 30s
Replies: 16
Views: 179041

career change @ late 30s

<t>Many thanks for your advice, Greg.I guess my goal is to become an investment expert, say, a money manager one day. Although I can program and had spent a few years studying mathematics in my undergarduate many years ago, I wouldn't say that's my strength. My strength, I think (people might laugh)...
by converter
September 11th, 2004, 12:50 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: career change @ late 30s
Replies: 16
Views: 179041

career change @ late 30s

Thanks mayl. I appreciate your advice.However, after many years in IT, I really had enough sitting in front of a machine doing coding all day, I'll try to avoid (or at least minimize) the time in coding/developing program.Any other thoughts?
by converter
September 11th, 2004, 11:04 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: career change @ late 30s
Replies: 16
Views: 179041

career change @ late 30s

That's not an option - I left the IT department from an insurance company quite a few years ago. Thanks anyway.
by converter
September 11th, 2004, 6:27 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: career change @ late 30s
Replies: 16
Views: 179041

career change @ late 30s

<t>I have read all the threads on career change at this forum. Some of them are very helpful. But still, I hope someone can come up with a more comprehensive strategy for me - I really appreciate.Having had enough with IT for 12 years in various industries (including 3 years in IT department in bank...