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19-07-2015 05:18 PM

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yes... Ok, im still in NS and im going to ORD soon. My grades are good enough to go into accounting. Currently im in NTU accounting. In the future i wish to work in the finance sector especially in the jobs i listed in my first post. However, i prefer more quantitative subjects like math and statistics.. but from what i've been hearing, studying a math degree in singapore would usually result in me becoming a teacher. i want someone to tell me whether it is possible and common for people to enter the finance sector with a NUS maths degree majoring in QF or statistics. If it is possible, what roles would i be assuming in the finance sector?

So you are still in NS and you're in ntu accounting...so im safe to assume u have not graduate yet / or graduating soon...

Well, the answer to your question is yes, assuming all factors are on your side. I personally do know of a friend who graduated from local u accting and went on to the mkt risk side. But he has tons of internships b4 clinching the role....

Separately, i do know of another ex foreign colleague (from nus QF w/ hons and went on for a masters in QF in the states) and got a job in a quant analytics role in one of the financial firms in the US...

But i think the relevant qns would be - what are the CHANCES of getting those roles that u desired assuming you get an FCH ? I dont think anybody here can give you an definite ans..

19-07-2015 04:50 PM

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Stats degree is a stats degree, QF degree is a QF degree, Math degree is a Math degree. They are different degrees.

I am from stats and do know a few who are now in the finance industry. A search on linkedin would probably give you a better idea on the potential career options of the different degrees. But as some other posters have mentioned, a degree or even a first class are no longer good enough. What employers want to see is relevant work/internship experience. Wining awards from relevant competitions will be a value add. No reputable banks or financial institution will be bothered with anyone who does not have anything else to offer other than good academic result. But of cos, to get a good internship, you need to have good result in the first place.

Also, getting into QF is not as easy as you think. Majority of your coursemate will be PRC, and i suspect the 1 or 2 Singaporeans in each cohort are probably there because the department need to admit some Singaporeans. As a fellow Singaporean who went into NUS stats with AAA/A, I can assure you that the Singapore education system does not prepare us for uni math.

19-07-2015 04:17 PM

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This poor chap here just want to know the career opportunities available for QF degree with 1st class honour. I dont think the question is about how to get or is it possible to get 1st class in QF which many replies is about that topic.

19-07-2015 03:38 PM

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19-07-2015 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tastoon

If lets say i satisfy all the criteria you have listed, are there lots of entry level jobs available for me in the market like accounting? Or do i have to search thoroughly and maybe end up with a job totally unrelated to my field?

Hi Ts,

how about u giving a brief introduction on your background ? (i.e have u graduated or not? male or female - ICT commitments? what results did u graduated exactly with? how many or what internships have u been with? etc etc).

Otherwise the conversation flow in this thread would b going back n forth with no conclusive advice given.

19-07-2015 01:45 PM

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My 2 cents worth:
In the working world, it's not about who you know - it's who knows you.

I'm so pissed that the shopkeeper gave me two 5 cents coin. I can't possible use a 5 cent coin separately. 5 cents has no value these days, isn't it?

19-07-2015 10:12 AM

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in the working world, it's not about what you know - it's who you know.

My 2 cents worth:
In the working world, it's not about who you know - it's who knows you.

19-07-2015 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tastoon

that's a complete lie. If your expertise is implementing C++ like FIX protocols or quant research libraries, how is it possible you can also be reading up on risk regulations and model validation and testing, given you are a fresh grad? each of these roles requires at least 3+ years exp. the last thing you want to be is to come across as a liar.

you don't seem to get it. the roles i've mentioned are very different in nature, hiring managers are inclined to see which suits your interests/passion. yet after all these talk, we still don't know where your interest lies. what i'm trying to suggest here to evaluate which areas you are interested in, and look into it. you've mentioned accounting. Yes, big4 have plenty of positions for accounting. you need to figure out when is the internship intake. for other areas, you need to find the right people.

in the working world, it's not about what you know - it's who you know.

19-07-2015 08:50 AM

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For me i dont see the issue from both perspective on whether or not going for tough or stability environment.

Is all about your game plan. Some people do not like to take risk, which is why going to a safer route is better for them (I am like that)

Some people like higher risk and high return, which is good also because the potential of earning more is out there.

So, I dont know why there is an argument in this topic, where the purpose is to answer TS problem.

19-07-2015 02:57 AM

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I don't see Quant Finance as a tough battle. People who see such small matters as tough are afraid of competition. If doing this course from a local university makes you relate it to the "toughest battle", you are certainly better off to chose your own battles and be safe.

the downs is strong in this one.

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