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Here are some asset managers that hire graduates
Still trying to find out where you could do an internship or graduate programme? If banks are failing you, you could try the asset management industry. We’ve listed a selection of the asset managers in Europe that take on graduates below. Some (Threadneedle and Legal and General Investment Management) have already closed their applications. Applications [...]
Can you save yourself by reinventing yourself as an independent financial advisor?
As jobs evaporate and opportunities for instant reemployment dwindle, there is hope. Maybe you could become an independent financial advisor offering investment advice directly to retail clients. The IFA industry is in the grips of the revolutionary effects of the Retail Distribution Review, which says both that the fee structure in the sector must change [...]
12 key high frequency trading operations that may provide you with a job
If you want to work in high frequency trading but are at a loss for where to send your CV, the formation of Europe’s first high frequency trading lobby provides a convenient answer. There are 11 members in total, constituting the key companies in the European high frequency trading industry. Even better, they appear to [...]
Six financial services qualifications which could substantially improve your employability
If you’re looking for a job in financial services and can’t get one, or if you’ve got a job in financial services and you want a new one, you may need to increase your allure with a CV upgrade. We suggest the qualifications below. If you disagree or know of others, please add your suggestions [...]
REVIEW MY CV: I’m a trader’s assistant, but I want to be a junior fund manager
Right now, I’m a trader’s assistant. I’ve completed levels 1 and 2 of the CFA., I’ve completed an IMC and I want to move into fund management. Can anyone help me, please? – CFA: Completed & Pass Level 1 (2009) and Level 2 (2010); Candidate for Level 3 – Investment Management Certificate (IMC) – M. [...]
REVIEW MY CV: I’ve got an IMC and I’m studying the CFA and I’d like to be a portfolio manager
In an ideal world I would like to move into portfolio management but I am aware that my lack of hands on experience in that area would count against me. I guess this could also make it difficult for me to move into an analyst position. Therefore I am fairly open as to the role [...]
REVIEW MY CV: I got out of the City in 2008 because I was unhappy with the pay, the hours and the lifestyle. Now I want to get back in
Hi. I am looking for a job – ideally something in Hedge funds / asset management. I left in 2008 as I was unhappy with life in London, my pay, and the firm I worked in. I moved to a public sector employer in the North of England. I would now like a job, somewhere [...]
REVIEW MY CV: I work in asset management sales and my business is being sold
I’m currently working for an asset management business which has been put up for sale. I am exploring some internal opportunities, but would ideally like to stay within institutional asset management in a sales and relationship management role, which would mean an external move. I have 8 years experience’, primarily within fixed income. I’d like [...]
What, exactly, is wrong with my CV (8)?
I am a third year Mathematics Ph.D. student and am currently writing up my thesis. I want to get my CV scrutinized because I want to build a career in the financial industry. I know it’s not brilliant timing, but the financial crisis has actually awakened my interest in finance and the more I read [...]
What, exactly, is wrong with my CV (5)?
After 20+ years of full time employment (largely with rating agencies), the start-up agency I was working for was suddenly closed in Jan. 2008. Since then, I have gotten some contract work but offers are getting less frequent now. I believe some of the CV issues I have are 1) too much time worked at [...]
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