Recent content by majicka

Hi mate, I just noticed this thread and thought I'd give you my opinion. The CISI Diploma has kind of been superceded by the CISI's Masters in Wealth Management, which is considered a level 7 qualification vs level 6 for the Diploma, although as far as I can see there isn't much difference in...

There's a big difference between City University and Cass Business School. Cass is one of the better ranked UK schools for an MBA, not as good as the LBS but better than most. City University as a whole, however is rather medicore but for postgrad courses Cass should be viewed as a seperate...

Well, Compliance is boring and legalistic, as well as being no-where near front office. So the Client Services role is better in that respect but you should really consider whether you have what it takes to be a trader and be fully aware of the likelihood of that happening. Even if you get the...

@ pedror414: you do reaise thhat you just replied to a three year old thread? :)

It's pretty common knowledge that City Equities are one of the biggest spank shops in the City. Basically, they just flog crap small cap stocks to investors - the people doing it will be told what to sell and won't make any decisions themselves - just salesmen

Hi mate, The Diploma is more focused on investment/ wealth management. It's not really for trading and I don't think any trading houses would require it. You'd be better studying for the CFA, which is harder but more widely recognised. That said, I'm not sure if the CFA is really needed for a...

Thanks man, that's a good way of thinking about it! To be honest, I'm sure I'd bite their hands-off if they were to offer me the role (especially as it's better paid than my current role and probably less boring!)

No, it's actually a Desk Assistant, supporting a few fund managers. It doesn't sound the most intellectually challenging role (a bit repetitive, with a lot of admin) but I think it should hopefully provide other opportunities later on. Anyway, I'm just going to try and do my best in the interview!

Hi, Apologies, this isn't so much of a trading question but I thought some of you might be able to answer it. I have an interview with a hedge fund (private client) as an Assistant; I've been told that there probably won't be potential to move into a fund manager role with this company. Can...

The level 3 exams will still be sufficient for you to be registered with the FSA, so long as you don't work on the retail side. If you're a trader for a bank with the old IMC, then you're not affected.

If it's just a matter of interest, I would suggest the IMC, as the CFA is a major undertaking. That said, you will probably know a fair bit of the subjects in there and could learn a lot of the reest from books, such as the FT Guide to Investing.

Oil broker - no question. As has been said, the pay in private is a LOT less and the role is less challenging. I work in private client broking, so I'm talking from experience!

As far as I know, to get paid in any way for trading by clients, you need to be FSA registered, as well as your firm being registered.

I thought it did but then I've got the CISI Certificates, so I may well be wrong. No, they joined as graduates, working in the front office. I've seen quite a few front office jobs advertised in sales and trading that just want the CISI Certs. Would the CFA really be that useful? I dunno, I...

I've met people who worked for hedge funds and long only funds, who only had the IMC.