Recent content by harshil86

Yes its still there! still rocking! Academy is there too

Thanks a lot, that was extremely helpful.

Hi Did you have to complete an information sheet too which asks you some very unorthodox questions? Should I even bother replying to their email, I am not froma top university, do I even stand a chance?

Hello everyone I am a universtiy student who has done an industrial placement at UBS in the IT Infrastructure department. I aspire to work as an investment analyst in the future in a buy-side firm. I am close to completing Bachelors degree(expect a 2:1) in Information Systems at Brunel...

Its not that difficult, I finished it in September last year, it will take a lot less than the reccomended study hours. Also I read, there were concerns about no finance background, I study IT at uni, and I still didnt find it that difficult, the books from BPP are very good. I have applied to...

After reading the posts, I honestly think, you are definitely not cut out for the financial sector(again personal opinion, I am normally right though). I think, after 300 applications, its time for a reality check mate. In my opinion, you are best off pursuing a career outside finance. Best of...

I preferred to study IMC. From what I have heard,IMC is more reputed.

I really think you need an internship. It will give you a good idea of what companies actually look for. Frankly, you sound a bit lost at the moment (personal opinion). It will also improve your chances of getting a decent job. You don't have anything working in your favour at the moment (2.2...

That was very helpful GammaJammer. Thanks a ton for this. Regards Harshil

i have only got a month left on my internship, so I think its too late for that, I did kind of suggest this to my line manager last year to which he bluntly said NO (they do not allow interns to change dept). I would like to embark on the CFA programme, but will need sponsorship from a firm, do...

Is it not possible to start in a graduate position and work towards CFA qualification?

Hi I am working as an industrial trainee in the IT Infrastructure dept. at UBS Asset mgmt. While working here, and doing a course called Investment Administration Qualification, I got very interested in Fund Management. I am currently doing another course called Investment Management...

Hi I am working as an industrial trainee in the IT Infrastructure dept. at UBS Asset mgmt. While working here, and doing a course called Investment Administration Qualification, I got very interested in Fund Management. I am currently doing another course called Investment Management...