Recent content by sak07

Hi, I am currently looking to further my professional qualifications. I currently work in MO for a big US investment bank and I am wanting to take the Securities institute exams in order to achieve FSA recognised status. The grand plan is to do this now as I am going back to uni to do an...

I am currently working in operations for a big IB. I am well paid for a 23 year old and career prospects are reasonable within the department. However, I want to work in equity research and this is where the dilemma comes in. Should I go back to uni and do a masters in investment analysis...

I am 22 and graduated about 6 weeks ago and was fortunate enough to be taken on by a top IB. I am in a operations role which while very well paid (for a 22 year old) doesn't fit my career aspirations. I want to move into a front office role asap, as I don't want to be stuck in back office for...

Thanks Steve, but the reason I am settling for a back office role is because I cannot get in to an organisation at front office. I have a good degree from a decent university but it seems that they want the very best and there are better uni's out there. I know I am a very capable and...

Are you suggesting that I try and get out as quickly as possible?

I am prepared to work long and hard and I am a very quick learner. Im a likeable, sociable guy and I always get on with people. I am just wanting to know what my career options would be three, five or ten years down the line. Its a great organisation, just not sure if there is any chance of...

Been offered a back office trading support position with top Investment Bank (very prestigious organisation). Its in their derivatives department. Basic is 36k (US). My question is do back office staff receive a bonus, and generally how much should I expect? I am keen to move into front...

Some very interesting debate on this thread as to the merits and disadvantages of trading for a living. I graduate uni in six months and intend on taking a position with a UK based prop firm. I want to trade and have done since the age of 10, but I am not considered a good enough candidate to...

I am in a similar position! I was invited to go speak to them at there offices and I left feeling terrified! I think I am right in saying it is £400 a month for first three months then £500 a month for the next three and then nothing! I cannot possibly live in London on that, but I would...