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05 Jul 2010, 17:14
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Hi,
I am a 26 year old male current working as software developer looking for a career change into finance.
I am looking to be a securities analyst or portfolio manager with possibly also doing some financial writing.
I am fairly intelligent. I have for followed current events closely, particularly economic and financial news, for my entire adult life. I also enjoy econometrics and using mathematical methods to analyze questions. I have a blog on financial events. Finally, I have begun studying for CFA Level I, registered for the December exam and so far I love it and find it easy. Therefore it would not be a complete change in my life, but many of the things I have been doing to reflect my interest in finance have been on my own time, not in my formal job.
Background:
I have a BS in Economics and Political Science (3.3 GPA, public state ugrad), and I also did one year of PhD work in Political Science before deciding it was not for me. Afterwards I worked as Intranet Manager for a prominent political campaign during which I gained software skills, which has led me to my current position. As Intranet Manager I oversaw the campaign intranet from conception to retirement (18 months) in both managerial and technical roles, serving up to 1,000 people across 50 states. In my current software position I am not in a formal managerial role, but I am in a rapidly growing close-knit team, and several of my ideas have been adopted.
I have not yet taken the GMAT.
So should I do this? Is a career change advisable/feasible?
If so then which B-schools should I consider? My goal is to become a top financial analyst/securities analyst and eventually portfolio manager or research. I am not 100% sure yet. I want a job where I can do a lot of research and written reports and interact with clients. I want some exposure to both the buy and sell side if possible.
I am a 26 year old male current working as software developer looking for a career change into finance.
I am looking to be a securities analyst or portfolio manager with possibly also doing some financial writing.
I am fairly intelligent. I have for followed current events closely, particularly economic and financial news, for my entire adult life. I also enjoy econometrics and using mathematical methods to analyze questions. I have a blog on financial events. Finally, I have begun studying for CFA Level I, registered for the December exam and so far I love it and find it easy. Therefore it would not be a complete change in my life, but many of the things I have been doing to reflect my interest in finance have been on my own time, not in my formal job.
Background:
I have a BS in Economics and Political Science (3.3 GPA, public state ugrad), and I also did one year of PhD work in Political Science before deciding it was not for me. Afterwards I worked as Intranet Manager for a prominent political campaign during which I gained software skills, which has led me to my current position. As Intranet Manager I oversaw the campaign intranet from conception to retirement (18 months) in both managerial and technical roles, serving up to 1,000 people across 50 states. In my current software position I am not in a formal managerial role, but I am in a rapidly growing close-knit team, and several of my ideas have been adopted.
I have not yet taken the GMAT.
So should I do this? Is a career change advisable/feasible?
If so then which B-schools should I consider? My goal is to become a top financial analyst/securities analyst and eventually portfolio manager or research. I am not 100% sure yet. I want a job where I can do a lot of research and written reports and interact with clients. I want some exposure to both the buy and sell side if possible.
20 Jul 2010, 07:02
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If you want to go into finance, traditional finance-heavy b-schools are Wharton, Booth, CBS, Stern, although you can't go wrong with H/S, either. I don't know enough about your background/experience to offer advice on which schools to apply to. That said, I don't really see anything that stands out in your profile, good or bad, which for top schools is probably not a good thing. A lot of IT people apply to b-schools, so there needs to be something that differentiates you from the rest of the pack.
This is what I would recommend based on the information I have, but a lot will depend on execution.
Reach schools: Booth/CBS/Tuck
Target schools: Stern/Yale SOM
Safety schools: Your pick
Again, I'm not an admissions consultant, so take it with a grain - or a pound - of salt.
Good luck!
This is what I would recommend based on the information I have, but a lot will depend on execution.
Reach schools: Booth/CBS/Tuck
Target schools: Stern/Yale SOM
Safety schools: Your pick
Again, I'm not an admissions consultant, so take it with a grain - or a pound - of salt.
Good luck!
