I'm studying for a Masters in Physics at Cambridge next year, after obtaining a first class degree in maths & physics. I've decided that I don't want to do a PhD just yet, but would rather see what a job in an investment bank is actually like before I make any 3 years commitments. Are there any headhunters that specialise in placing non-MFE masters students in quantitative roles (not necessarily FO) or internships? Or even headhunters that don't necessarily specialise in this but would be willing to take such a person on their books? Also, what are the core competancies I should focus on in the next year to give myself the best shot of obtaining such a position? I've heard it's not exactly necessary to know stochastic calculus or advanced C++ to get most positions..

i) Post your CV on eFinancialCareersii) Sign in to Linkediniii) Apply for some positions and, if the recruiter comes back to you, add her to your networkIn my experience, a bit of StochCalc and C++ is needed practically everywhere.

I thought people just got a shit load of spam and fake positions if they posted on efinancialcareers?

Don't know about London. At least in New York City, the headhunters on efinancialcareers are authentic. If you have the right resume, you should get the job quickly.

QuoteOriginally posted by: barnyI thought people just got a shit load of spam and fake positions if they posted on efinancialcareers?The positions are fake, but several recruiters called me after they have seen my cv uploaded in the myFC section.

Really?Then lessons learnedQuoteOriginally posted by: DevonFangsQuoteOriginally posted by: barnyI thought people just got a shit load of spam and fake positions if they posted on efinancialcareers?The positions are fake, but several recruiters called me after they have seen my cv uploaded in the myFC section.

When you meet with recruiters do you have to dress up, or can I just wear jeans and a t-shirt?I have a meeting with one Monday and I don't want to go to the cleaners if I don't have to, especially if the jobs are fake.