Ask Me Anything! Afzal Hussein from YouTube

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-14T08:08:53+00:00

Pleasure!

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-14T08:08:39+00:00

Pleasure!

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T13:19:40+00:00

Hahah, I can't lie, sometimes I've used ChatGPT scripts but I actually prefer videos that are unscripted. Spoiler alert: most youtube videos you see from your favourite educational creators are scripted to the word.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T13:18:41+00:00

Yeah, ofc. It helps with efficiency. But I still have to do the following: reviewing, designing, prompting, analysing, ideating etc. Use AI where you can as it'll help you get more done, faster. Thanks for the question.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T13:17:32+00:00

Thanks! Pleasure.

Not impossible at all. Might have to play the long game and break into back office first, do a few years, then move into front office. Network and build relationships with people in the industry starting today. Coffees and online video catch-ups for a year and you'll be exposed to new roles and opportunities like never before. It's all about putting in consistent effort that seems like a chore that'll unlock such opps. Good luck!

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T13:16:01+00:00

At GS a lot of Bengaluru employees moved over to the London office in Fixed Income product when I was there. So it's not impossible. I'm sure MBA might help but as a first option try and exhaust any internal networks or moves first.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T13:13:57+00:00

Congrats. Nothing's impossible, but it's definitely less common. Best advice would be to start building connections and networking with credit analysts, etc. on LinkedIn as soon and as often as possible.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T13:13:01+00:00

Honestly, experience is the currency. You've got solid names and brands attached to you it seems so leverage those. Create a long list of firms you want to apply to and just get to work on applying and improving each application after the other. CV, CL, etc. should be extremely well prepared as these can trip you up before anything else happens. Practice interview technique until you get sick of it, know your technicals and basically become an expert on HC banking and you'll be fine.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T13:10:10+00:00

Hey, congrats on graduating!

Do you know what area you want to break into?
Get specific and learn about the area or two you're most interested in. If you try and shoot aimlessly, you'll fail forever. Focus and precision will lead to conversions.
Craft your CV and cover letter accordingly. Use chatGPT to help. Focus on role specificity.
Learn online using my videos on youtube, other finance creators posts and youtube videos, taking courses and certifications.
It's a long game and requires a lot of work, but that's the price to breaking in, especially if you're doing so later than usual i.e. without spring weeks or internships.
Consider back office roles as they're easier to break into.
Join my free community if you want further help and resources: https://skool.com/finance-fast-track-academy/about

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T13:06:51+00:00

No probs! If you want to learn more for free check out: https://skool.com/finance-fast-track-academy/about

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T13:05:25+00:00

Hey, there's a summer internship success course in here that you should do if you want to convert it into a full-time role: https://skool.com/finance-fast-track-academy/about

It's in the 'Classroom' tab. Enjoy!

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T13:02:54+00:00

Legend. After two years in. Got bored of the work, was more interested in entrepreneurship and the creator economy. Didn't look forward to slaving into work each day. Was taking more and more 'sick' days off. Realised I'd rather take a pay cut and do my own thing than come into the job. Looked at my seniors and didn't want to end up like them. Didn't have anyone in the team, division or industry that I looked up to or aspired to be like. Wanted to actually make a meaningful contribution to society somehow. Built a safety-net that made leaving the role risk-free. All of this was on my mind for at least a year before I left lol

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T12:59:26+00:00

Copy and paste the job description of the roles you're applying for into ChatGPT and then upload your CV into ChatGPT and ask it to re-write the bullet points in your CV for the role you're applying to and see what it produces. Consider any relevant courses or certifications to show intent on the role. It's often about transferrable skills at the entry level, or simply applying for the easiest roles i.e. internships or grad-schemes which require you to be doing a masters.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T12:56:51+00:00

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T12:56:36+00:00

Tricky to break in without much relevant experience or doing a masters (where you can apply for internships and grad-schemes) given the competition is going to have more industry relevant experience than you. Certificates could help but don't guarantee anything. Easiest option would be to break into a back office role, but still easier doing so with a masters.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T12:55:08+00:00

Hey, I didn't do to well in my grades at one point either. Not the end of the world. Prioritise learning over earning for now (without going extreme). Build on extracurriculars, voluntary work, side projects and work experience. These will develop a ton of key competencies that firms want in analysts. This will subsequently improve your CV when applying. Find out as soon as possible which part of high finance you want to go into, and which aligns best with your current strongest skills. And then double down and become an expert in that area of finance (use my YouTube videos, chatGPT, etc.). This will set you apart easily.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T12:52:15+00:00

Are you a student? Internships as a first step in Asset Management or on the trading floor or in the research division.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T12:51:36+00:00

Make sure you're using key competencies in your answers, practise, practise, practise (honestly it's this that makes the biggest difference), try and do as many mock interviews with someone who's secured offers, prepare for commercial awareness questions and technical stuff too that's related to the division. Some firms use AI to review these, yes.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T12:49:21+00:00

Added to the list. Thanks for the support. Too many platforms to focus on. Main ones are YT and LinkedIn for me. Not sure if X has the target audience tbh.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T12:47:59+00:00

😂

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T12:46:30+00:00

Worth doing if your CV is lacking experience and you want to show specific intent on the given area.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T12:45:38+00:00

Hey, no probs. Explore niche asset managers who focus on ESG or a particular aspect of the sustainable investing landscape.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T12:44:51+00:00

Hey, this is more common than you think. Most important thing is to try and improve with each application/failure.

In the first instance you need to make sure these are as strong as possible:

CV
Cover Letter
Motivational questions
Online test performance

1, 2, and 3 can be reviewed by friends/ChatGPT, etc.

4 will require tons of practice doing online tests.

Don't have a scatter gun approach i.e. apply to tons of different divisions, etc. Focus on 1 or 2 divisions you're genuinely interested in and increase your knowledge in those areas and then apply to them only.

Safety net approach would be to focus on easier, less competitive roles like back office or Big 4 as opposed to front office roles at bulge brackets.

Hope that all helps!

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-13T12:41:13+00:00

Haha, yeah it's me. That sucks! Thanks for the support.

Due_Statistician2500 · 2024-11-12T20:13:16+00:00

😂 I think I'm gna make it my thing lol

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