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by JuniorStructurer
November 3rd, 2009, 9:48 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Headhunters for graduate roles. Is there a point?
Replies: 8
Views: 34129

Headhunters for graduate roles. Is there a point?

<t>Usually there is no point. Having said that I do know of some people who have got in as a grad via this route albeit in a booming market. Usually it is because a slot is left open during the period outside the graduate intake window and a desk is keen to fill that slot asap.In this market however...
by JuniorStructurer
October 14th, 2009, 4:09 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: how one can prepare himself to get into Top B-schools
Replies: 8
Views: 35062

how one can prepare himself to get into Top B-schools

<t>Its virtually impossible without solid work experience. That is the whole point of an MBA. Students share their skills and views from their brief work experience with each other. Therefore get a good job first and prepare in advance for the GMAT is my advice. However the former is more important....
by JuniorStructurer
October 9th, 2009, 11:39 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Does anybody know why...
Replies: 29
Views: 38734

Does anybody know why...

<t>Escape Artist, I wasnt aware you already have a job. Entry level front office positions are largely for fresh grads with usually just internship experience. It is too late for you to get such a role although I do not want to say that you should give up. If you already have some experience, then t...
by JuniorStructurer
October 9th, 2009, 11:19 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Does anybody know why...
Replies: 29
Views: 38734

Does anybody know why...

<t>Answer is simple. Entry level front office positions are 99% filled by the milkround process of graduate recruitment. Did you participate in this and fill out the time consuming application forms and take those online tests? If you failed, then do an Msc and try again next year. If you fail again...
by JuniorStructurer
September 28th, 2009, 11:15 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Chances of getting a job after Cass MSc Quant Finance
Replies: 25
Views: 41499

Chances of getting a job after Cass MSc Quant Finance

<t>The numbers I quote above are real numbers from my experience.They are based on an MSc candidate with no experience out of Uni.They are correct numbers and those in the field will attest to them rather than the endless number of wannabees on this forum staring from the outside (The basic could ha...
by JuniorStructurer
September 28th, 2009, 11:03 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Chances of getting a job after Cass MSc Quant Finance
Replies: 25
Views: 41499

Chances of getting a job after Cass MSc Quant Finance

<t>MSc people are usually people who failed to get into the graduate programme with the BSc. The MSc essentially provides the candidate a 2nd chance. In reality there is very little difference between a BSc and MSc candidate when it comes to the realities of working. You have to remember the £35K is...
by JuniorStructurer
September 28th, 2009, 9:04 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Chances of getting a job after Cass MSc Quant Finance
Replies: 25
Views: 41499

Chances of getting a job after Cass MSc Quant Finance

<t>You can become a quant with an MSc. My friend started as a quant with only a BSc in Maths from Cambridge. He is now trading commodities for the same firm.Starting salaries for Msc's are the same as BSc's so around £35K basic, possibly £5-10K sign on (golden handshake) and then your bonus which va...
by JuniorStructurer
September 28th, 2009, 9:02 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Is it easy to switch asset class in the career?
Replies: 3
Views: 34943

Is it easy to switch asset class in the career?

<t>Its difficult but can be done.After grad entry, lateral hires are essentially based on what value you have and can bring to a team.CDO structurers for example who have been made redundant are likely to be more smarter and technical than an equities cash trader but such a candidate applying to a e...
by JuniorStructurer
September 25th, 2009, 8:47 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Chances of getting a job after Cass MSc Quant Finance
Replies: 25
Views: 41499

Chances of getting a job after Cass MSc Quant Finance

<t>Yes you should go to a top school.Whilst Oxbridge, LSE, Imperial and LBS are top schools, Warwick, Bath, Bristol, Nottingham and UCL are other well recognised institutions amongst banking.For MBA's, aim for LBS in the UK and INSEAD or IMD in france otherwise the usual top US institutions.Of cours...
by JuniorStructurer
September 25th, 2009, 8:38 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: In what position do MSc students enter? Analyst or Associate?
Replies: 19
Views: 37190

In what position do MSc students enter? Analyst or Associate?

MSc = AnalystMBA = Associate PHD with no experience = analyst usually as well
by JuniorStructurer
September 23rd, 2009, 10:47 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: What do people in structuring do?
Replies: 3
Views: 35567

What do people in structuring do?

<t>They look for mathematical people in general. So those qualified to be a quant will be qualified to be a structurer just like they would be qualified to be a trader or a risk manager. Of course you will need to be able to converse with clients and sales people so geeky, smart but shy mathematical...
by JuniorStructurer
September 23rd, 2009, 10:37 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Chances of getting a job after Cass MSc Quant Finance
Replies: 25
Views: 41499

Chances of getting a job after Cass MSc Quant Finance

<t>It will depend on your undergrad degree.If for example you went to Cambridge and did Economics then a Cass MSc in quant finance may help.If however you went to Kingston or Brunel etc for undergrad then it will be a waste of money.Cass is in general a poor institution just like Birkbeck. Ask yours...
by JuniorStructurer
September 22nd, 2009, 11:08 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Short-listed for interview - how to proceed
Replies: 6
Views: 35522

Short-listed for interview - how to proceed

<t>You need to know that getting a job requires a certain amount of luck. Whilst you may have a preferred institution to join, whether you get that chance to interview with them is out of your control. All insitutions will have a surplus of good candidates applying to them at grad level.My advice to...
by JuniorStructurer
September 22nd, 2009, 10:58 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Trader vs Quant Finance
Replies: 19
Views: 37846

Trader vs Quant Finance

<t>I'm not going to bother arguing with you since you sound like an idiot.And by they way I am no longer a junior in my role and am still pulling in a decent number.I dont frequent these forums that often, but I doubt many US folks visit here. Maybe US people working in the UK but not US people work...
by JuniorStructurer
September 22nd, 2009, 8:08 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Trader vs Quant Finance
Replies: 19
Views: 37846

Trader vs Quant Finance

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: EscapeArtist999And JuniorStructurer, please use $$$ instead of £££ the last time I checked the $ is still the world reserve currency, and it is unlikely that the £ will ever have this role - London is not the alpha and omega of finance (in fact it is likely to decline f...