I've recently graduated with a high upper second class honors in Mathematics, and I am studying a Masters also in Mathematics where I am on track for a distinction. While I was at university, I became renowned for my poker ability - I was ranked on a well known poker database for a year at #2 for total earnings for the year (within a medium sized stake size), #10 for average earning for the year, and I still have a ranking in another category (which isn't for a specific stake bracket). Since I did not know what I wanted to do with my degree, and given I was also making money, I did not look into many areas of banking or finance, and therefore I didn't attempt to get any internships. I think, because of my lack of *REAL* experience, I have struggled to even get a sniff at an interview, despite the fact that I feel that I have shown through my poker that I am consistent when it comes to making correct decisions when money is at risk. Also, I believe that my degree shows that I am very strong numerically, especially since I averaged around 75-80% in about 6 financial mathematics related modules.
Given that I have spent so much time writing applications for these roles, and applied to every IB and many hedge funds for trading and quantitative analyst jobs for when I graduate, just to get instantly rejected without even a numerical test, my question is...shall I continue to pursue a career as a trader? I have read that many of my above traits are good for a role as a trader, and I would have thought that stating some of the above on my application would make me more unique than most recent graduates?
If anyone has any insight as to what the chances are that my above skills will be able to help me land a job in a semi-decent hedge fund - either as a trader or a quantitative analyst (although I understand this is usually a field for PhD's) or any advice on how I should leverage my experiences to break into trading, I would be extremely greatful!
Regards
M-Mo1.
Given that I have spent so much time writing applications for these roles, and applied to every IB and many hedge funds for trading and quantitative analyst jobs for when I graduate, just to get instantly rejected without even a numerical test, my question is...shall I continue to pursue a career as a trader? I have read that many of my above traits are good for a role as a trader, and I would have thought that stating some of the above on my application would make me more unique than most recent graduates?
If anyone has any insight as to what the chances are that my above skills will be able to help me land a job in a semi-decent hedge fund - either as a trader or a quantitative analyst (although I understand this is usually a field for PhD's) or any advice on how I should leverage my experiences to break into trading, I would be extremely greatful!
Regards
M-Mo1.
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