Recent content by Adnan28

This is for a friend of mine who has a choice. 1. Equity Derivatives Marketing (Tier 1 I-Bank) or, 2. Securitisation Structuring (Tier 2 I-Bank) He likes the people at the structuring role but thinks the EQD is probably going to be a more profitable business in the longer-run. Thanks

Thanks JJ. Your saying that the financial analyst role is better. I thought settlements may have more of a natural career path towards trading. I heard smaller houses bring on their settlement staff into FO roles if they are good enough. Thanks

Guys, Just wanted to ask, which do you think is a better job entry-level job at a small trading house if you want to move towards trading: 1. Settlesments, OR 2. Financial Analyst for trading, who prepares regular PnL reports for trading desks, reconciles between the financial and risk PnL and...

Got it brand new 3 weeks ago at £375, so content up-to-date, very good condition. Includes: Modules 1 & 2 Chapter questions and 10 mock exams Study guideline Pocket revision notes Original boxing for ease of transportation Will sell for £250 cash. Thanks

Hi, Ive completed my IMC privately and I am looking to study the CFA level 1, intending to sit it in Dec. My questions are: What is the jump in level from IMC to CFA level 1? How employable will the CFA level 1 make me in London? (I have only 2-3yrs back office investment banking...

Hope someone can answer this. I know traditionally brokers tend to take SII exams and fund management professionals take the IMC (and CFA). But in applying for broking positions (particularly inter-dealer) does the IMC help or is it looked at fairly indifferently, or even worse negatively? If...

lol, you are one nasty guy sheik.... Did you spend the afternoon looking for the newsagent website?

Thanks, will look into the IMC. Sheik, what do you mean Tullets will chew you up and spit you out? Are they ruthless with employess?

Thanks guys. I feel humbled by some of your comments. I thought the names of some of the firms that I have worked for would count for alot, and I think I overly emphasised the importance of why I wanted to work for a particular firm without focussing on myself enough. Anyway Ive taken your...

Do you think gaining the CFA or CAIA would put me in at least a position to be in with a shout for some of these roles down the road?

I see what you mean about the cover letter. I'd like to be taken on as a trainee broker by an established broking house (e.g Tullets etc), or as a wealth management analyst or a sales trainee for again an estalished house. Do you think I dont make enough of the experience I have in my CV and...

Thanks for your deeply considered and meaningful help and support Sheikh. Can you also tell me the meaning of life? I left the dealer role because I was part way through my degree and had to take a break for personal reasons. I left the role to go back to uni and finish my degree. Thanks

One more thing Oh yes, I was made redundant from my last role. I only worked there 6 months (4 months gardening leave). I am fairly confident that I wasnt made redundant due to the standard of my work.

Hi guys, Im new to the forum but Ive been looking through it and I think the advice is good. That is why Im laying myself open to critisism. Im 28, got a 3rd class degree, and 3 C's in A-levels (and B in General Studies). Anyway Im not looking for a pure trading position, but Im more...