Engineer to banking

IBs do hire a lot of engineers, but you have to have stellar grades from a top school: Cambridge, Oxford, imperial.

I studied Chem eng from tier one school and joined as a M&A analyst in a tier one us bank. It was hard and you have to network like crazy to get in.

Think about why you want to do banking. Money and glam will not last you through the long hours and nasty environment.

Why are bankers paid so much? Because there is no job security and you get fired any moment.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

IBs do hire a lot of engineers, but you have to have stellar grades from a top school: Cambridge, Oxford, imperial.

I studied Chem eng from tier one school and joined as a M&A analyst in a tier one us bank. It was hard and you have to network like crazy to get in.

Think about why you want to do banking. Money and glam will not last you through the long hours and nasty environment.

Why are bankers paid so much? Because there is no job security and you get fired any moment.

So why do you want to do banking?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

You're a classic case of sour grapes. There are lots of high earners who have it all. Good life good wife good kids lots of moolah. I know you don't.

nobody has it all, kid. In time, you will know. you're classic case of pimply loser with too much time in your dead end, 30k a year job.

don't fret. just because you got a 3rd class doesnt spell the end of the world. i am a 3rd class chem eng grad from a local uni, and right after graduation i was hired into FO markets role. i did my internship in a top-tier IB though

its possible to switch. there are many ways to do it.

Originally Posted by index999

Hi All,

I am currently a final year student studying chemical engineering in one of the local Us. I have done an internship with a petrochemical company. During the internship, I found out that engineering aint my cup of tea. and deep inside, i kind of regretted of taking engineering course instead of business admins. My result is second lower and it is quite improbable I could pull it up to second upper during these remaining two semesters. I would like to have some advise if it is still possible for me to switch to banking/finance sector after graduation? one of the ways is through the management associate programme which I think is hard for me to be accepted since my result is not stellar. What should I do? your advise is really appreciated.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

IBs do hire a lot of engineers, but you have to have stellar grades from a top school: Cambridge, Oxford, imperial.

I studied Chem eng from tier one school and joined as a M&A analyst in a tier one us bank. It was hard and you have to network like crazy to get in.

Think about why you want to do banking. Money and glam will not last you through the long hours and nasty environment.

Why are bankers paid so much? Because there is no job security and you get fired any moment.

hello friend, bankers are now paid less than 5 years ago. to earn so much, you need to do sales and more hours. more wealth at the expense at your health. choose wisely. in my experience, banking is no longer glam anymore. media like this site and 154 put banking at the number 1 choice. the real winner is the media, they have captured your attention, spam you with ads and sell more subscriptions. you have been there, done there. big bonus is long gone. what's left is the crap that fresh grads is picking up.

The very successful ones are already retired in their 40s, enjoying life.

I'm now busy planning for my next holiday.

local uni grad from one of the toughest engineering courses.
Done, been in markets advisory / execution role for close to 3years.
Possible lah. Who cares about your honors? Lmao.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

local uni grad from one of the toughest engineering courses.
Done, been in markets advisory / execution role for close to 3years.
Possible lah. Who cares about your honors? Lmao.

forget to add: and yes its true, banks dont pay well after GFC. If you come in, be prepared for tons of politics , job instability to deal with.

Originally Posted by index999

Hey all, thanks for the inputs. I know my qns is kind of redundant. I know my expectation, I nv said in the first place in my thread that I would like to be an IB/ analyst or whatsoever. So is kinda confused me how the discussion lead to that direction in the first place. Even if I have to start from the bottom to join the industry, I am willing enough. Perhaps what you wouldn't like to do would give u he biggest clue for what you would love to do. The first few years Afta graduation would be try-out period. I would like to hear inputs from ppl working in the industry. Tat's all and how I could end up there.

Hey i would like to know what you are doing now etc. I am also in a similar position as u were 9 years ago.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

don't fret. just because you got a 3rd class doesnt spell the end of the world. i am a 3rd class chem eng grad from a local uni, and right after graduation i was hired into FO markets role. i did my internship in a top-tier IB though

its possible to switch. there are many ways to do it.

Hey could u give more details on how your landed the role and in what division?