Been reading the forum here for a few days so thought I'd post my conundrum here and see if anyone has any good advice or suggestions for me...
Basically I'm looking to move into trading or broking and I'm not sure which is the best way of going forward.
My background is that I graduated from the University of Manchester with a 2:1 in a management related degree - it covered finance and economics but not to the extend recognised in a proper economics/finance related degree - this was 2006.
Since leaving Uni I worked for a leading financial company on the Spread Betting Department as a sports trader for 18 months. I was directly responsible for pricing the markets, populating, providing liquidity and trading. I was highly successful but unfortunately the sports outlet was recently deemed 'surplus to requirements' and the team were made redundant. I had hoped I would be able to move over onto the proper trading floor but unfortunately it was not to be due to the cutbacks...
About me - I have been interested in the stock market for quite a while and have a fairly good knowledge of the market and the economy. I'd like to stay involved in some way as ultimately I'd like to trade or become a stockbroker but am struggling to find a way back in or a good path to take from here.
I think I'd be good at both roles, I used to love going down to the financial trading floor and watching what was going on - I enjoy the trading environment and know I have the attributes in my character to be successful - a lot of trading jobs are asking for programming skills like C++ and VBA which I don't have yet though although I think I can learn these quickly enough to a basic level.
I think I would be a good stockbroker because I am good with people and don't mind spending the day on the phone, talking to clients, etc. I don't have the necessary financial qualifications to do this though and I don't really have the cash to put myself through them just yet (am I right in thinking it's going to cost me a few grand to do these and take about six months?).
I do love the market and find everything about it facinating but it doesn't really reflect in my CV or previous jobs. I am not sure what would be the best way to go forward from here - should I study and get some qualifications, should I approach some firms about taking me on to gain some experience, etc? If so, which are the best firms to approach for somebody in my position? I am 25 and I am well aware of the task ahead of me. I have a good work ethic and am fully prepared to work all hours of the day and night in order to become successful... I am also motivated by making money and this is also a drivign factor for me as well as my actual interest.
So, any advice would be much appreciated....
Thanks
Basically I'm looking to move into trading or broking and I'm not sure which is the best way of going forward.
My background is that I graduated from the University of Manchester with a 2:1 in a management related degree - it covered finance and economics but not to the extend recognised in a proper economics/finance related degree - this was 2006.
Since leaving Uni I worked for a leading financial company on the Spread Betting Department as a sports trader for 18 months. I was directly responsible for pricing the markets, populating, providing liquidity and trading. I was highly successful but unfortunately the sports outlet was recently deemed 'surplus to requirements' and the team were made redundant. I had hoped I would be able to move over onto the proper trading floor but unfortunately it was not to be due to the cutbacks...
About me - I have been interested in the stock market for quite a while and have a fairly good knowledge of the market and the economy. I'd like to stay involved in some way as ultimately I'd like to trade or become a stockbroker but am struggling to find a way back in or a good path to take from here.
I think I'd be good at both roles, I used to love going down to the financial trading floor and watching what was going on - I enjoy the trading environment and know I have the attributes in my character to be successful - a lot of trading jobs are asking for programming skills like C++ and VBA which I don't have yet though although I think I can learn these quickly enough to a basic level.
I think I would be a good stockbroker because I am good with people and don't mind spending the day on the phone, talking to clients, etc. I don't have the necessary financial qualifications to do this though and I don't really have the cash to put myself through them just yet (am I right in thinking it's going to cost me a few grand to do these and take about six months?).
I do love the market and find everything about it facinating but it doesn't really reflect in my CV or previous jobs. I am not sure what would be the best way to go forward from here - should I study and get some qualifications, should I approach some firms about taking me on to gain some experience, etc? If so, which are the best firms to approach for somebody in my position? I am 25 and I am well aware of the task ahead of me. I have a good work ethic and am fully prepared to work all hours of the day and night in order to become successful... I am also motivated by making money and this is also a drivign factor for me as well as my actual interest.
So, any advice would be much appreciated....
Thanks
