Mathematics undergrad from Tier 1 college, JEE < 400 , looking to break into IB   Projects done on DCF (Monte Carlo Simulation , Sensitivity Analysis etc) and LBO in Python   Did a research interns...

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Mathematics undergrad from Tier 1 college, JEE < 400 , looking to break into IB 

Projects done on DCF (Monte Carlo Simulation , Sensitivity Analysis etc) and LBO in Python 

Did a research internship in options pricing

Good command over Excel and SQL 
Just okayish with PowerPoint

Am reading stuff on corporate finance from CFA books but will be eligible to give the exam in August 2025 

How do I search for internships (preferably paid) and get good experience before that ? What more skills do I add ? 

Not much of my seniors are into IB : most went into SDE/ML/Quant

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Any IB folks here ? Am from a tier 1 college, JEE <400, Mathematics undergrad 

Most of my seniors are into SDE/ML/Quant 

I have a decent amount of knowledge in financial modelling , and a good grasp of Python, and SQL 

Okayish on PowerPoint

Did a research internship on options pricing

How do I break into IB ? I will be eligible to take CFA in August 2025, before that I am looking for an internship to boost my skills

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I am currently in my second year doing computer science engineering and what should I do to get an internship at a finance company. Currently I have completed a course on advanced algorithms in emerging markets by ISB it also covers topics such as portfolio theory and basic accounting. I have a current cgpa of 8.5

Asking advice for getting an internship at a finance company

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Please give the reality check for IB salaries in India of both Domestic IBs like Avendus, Ambit, etc. vs. JP Morgan, Goldman, Deutsche etc? And how to get into these roles right after your undergraduation?

IB Salary India| Domestic/Boutique vs Bulge bracket

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Graduated from NMIMS in 2023- BSc Finance. Interned at some marquee IB firms and startups. 

Working at an NBFC in an MD's office role- Strategy Consultant since then.

Having done multiple projects for the company, I now want to switch to a consulting company where I can have a more diversified set of projects. 

But the market being the way it is, I'm not able to find reasonably good opportunities on LinkedIn. 

How do I go about the whole thing then? Would be grateful for any suggestion or referrals.

Looking for some guidance

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Hey I’m a final year grad at LSR, how do I get into IBD of JP Morgan, Deutsche, Nomura etc? Please can anyone help with guidance and referral?

How to get into JP Morgan IBD as an undergrad from tier 1 college ?

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Hey peeps 👋🏻 

I'm a software engineer but I had a deep interest in finance. S how can I get into Finance roles like IB and analyst. So right now I have given NISM certification test but thinking about CFA but that is really one of its dedication resources like money and time both required so slightly skeptical about giving it 

awaiting your suggestions guys

Software engineer want to get into Finance

Software Developer

I cleared ISB stage 1 today, I need your insights to decide whether to go for an MBA in India or MiM abroad wrt ROI, career growth and trajectory. Where will I make more money considering it’s a very important factor 
I want to get into IB/Consulting/PEVC

ISB vs MiM

I am currently in my final year, at one of the top commerce colleges in India. Pursuing Bachelor in Commerce and will also appear for my CFAL1 exam in November. 

I worked really hard for placement season, a few IB firms were expected to come but it doesn't look like they'll be hiring given the economic scenario. 

If someone holds any position in such roles like IB, Private Equity, Equity Research etc. could they please tell what I could work on and what the industry requirements are from a fresher? 

Also how do I go about applying off-campus, since I don't believe I'll be getting many opportunities On-Campus?

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Hi, I'm a fresher who just completed his undergrad from a tier 2 college, I have proper prior internship experience as a quant analyst and have in-depth knowledge about the financial markets but everytime I try and apply for Analyst positions at any major bank or a firm I end up getting rejected just bcoz my degree doesn't have an IIT or NIT tag on it, I don't even make it to the first round, I just get filtered out as soon as I apply, is there any way I can get around this, any particular skill I can work on that will impress the recruiters or will help me enhance my chances?

Any kind of help would be appreciated.

Little Help Needed

I am an engineering student in Bangalore 
I have read about different jobs in first year and now I am getting really interested in finance. 
I have no interest in core engineering and tech and Consulting is difficult to get into right after undergraduate.
But I am feeling really under confidence to jump into it , I feel I am making a wrong decision. 
I have seen people who did only finance related internships in their engineering but they are from IITs .
Any engineer who switched to finance here can share your experience ? 
I got interested in finance after reading about PE , VC , investing. 


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Any engineer who shifted to finance

Hi everyone,

I'm an engineering undergraduate who has just finished my second year, and I have 1.5 months of vacation ahead. I've long been interested in investment banking and feel that now is the time to start taking concrete steps. However, I'm uncertain about where and how to begin. I've purchased the "Breaking into Wall Street" and "Wall Street Prep" courses. Could someone with experience in this field advise me on how to maximize the benefits of these courses? I understand that investment banking is highly competitive and that no course or certification can guarantee an internship at a Bulge Bracket firm. My expectations are realistic; my immediate goal is to secure an internship at a small/mid-market or boutique firm during the winter break to gain some experience. From there, I hope to eventually pivot to other firms.

My university isn't very well-known, and I don't have strong connections in the industry, which has been discouraging. The job market in India, much like elsewhere, doesn't have a well-developed culture for non-target schools. Though I have experience of cold emailing, using Apollo etc as used it a lot during my college clubs.

Any insights on what and how to learn, whether these courses are necessary for an intern-level position, attaching the images of the courses I have and can any of you suggest to me in what order I begin and is all even required just to get an intern that too in a boutique or mid-market bank?

If you can help me with a bit structured guidance, I would be immensely grateful, sharing my dummy mail; mymail8795@gmail.com 

Thank you.

Edit: My 12 isn't that strong and I'm a GEM hence not considering the CAT route.

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I am an engineering student from tier 1 clg, with very low cgpa. My chances of getting those high paying jobs is very low as I don't code and the only options left for me is analyst and pm. 
Please suggest me how should I prepare for off campus placements/ internship as I have no idea that how are they different from on campus placements

Off campus placements

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I am 22 years old , graduated from a tier 2.5 university , just getting started with my first job as SWE( Data science) at a top USA based MNC from the Bangalore office. I have plans to pursue masters after gaining 2 years of work experience. Interested to pursue masters in financial engineering or quant related discipline. 
Should I give CFA to increase my chances of selection in those courses ? Also any recommendations or resources to get into quant area.

Decision to give CFA

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I'm currently in my third year, and interested in a career in venture capital. What are my chances of getting into one, and is it even a wise decision?

I'm in a DU college, and will give CFA L1 in February. Have previously interned at an incubator, and an impact fund.

How to break into VC as a fresher out of college?

Hi everyone,

Posting it again as did not get much outreach on Mumbai.

I'm an engineering undergraduate who has just finished my second year, and I have 1.5 months of vacation ahead. I've long been interested in investment banking and feel that now is the time to start taking concrete steps. However, I'm uncertain about where and how to begin. I've purchased the "Breaking into Wall Street" and "Wall Street Prep" courses. Could someone with experience in this field advise me on how to maximize the benefits of these courses? I understand that investment banking is highly competitive and that no course or certification can guarantee an internship at a Bulge Bracket firm. My expectations are realistic; my immediate goal is to secure an internship at a small/mid-market or boutique firm during the winter break to gain some experience. From there, I hope to eventually pivot to other firms.

My university isn't very well-known, and I don't have strong connections in the industry, which has been discouraging. The job market in India, much like elsewhere, doesn't have a well-developed culture for non-target schools. Though I have experience of cold emailing, using Apollo etc as used it a lot during my college clubs.

Any insights on what and how to learn, whether these courses are necessary for an intern-level position, attaching the images of the courses I have and can any of you suggest to me in what order I begin and is all even required just to get an intern that too in a boutique or mid-market bank?

Thank you.

Edit: My 12 isn't that strong and I'm a GEM hence not considering the CAT route.

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Hi, I am an undergraduate in Accounting and Finance. I am also working as an Analyst in this CA firm. However, I want to get into PE or investment Banking. How to go about this?

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