IT intern-want to be a financial analyst, possible?

[harshil86]

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 Certificate, which I intend to finish by the end of August (before starting my final year at university). My question to anyone reading this is, considering the fact I am studying IT at university (I intend to get a first since its not a great university(Brunel)), do I have a future in fund Management? Will the buy-side firms even consider me as a candidate?

Would really appreciate any sort of feedback.

 

[A Dashing Blade]

You'd need a relevent masters imo (NOT an MBA!)

 

[harshil86]

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

 

[khanhbmt]

Hi, I 've been working as an Account Payable in tourism for 3 years. Basically, i have some knowledge about investment, preparing for CAIA test next year. So which position may i could apply in Asset management or investment firms that may be acceptable ???? Tks yr advice.

 

[MaxiV]

have a look am my talk on this >> http://www.trade2win.com/boards/general-career-advice/110710-imc-cfa-both.html