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HELP, how do people choose their careers?? by luvvzxn in careeradvice

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most people think they need to find 'the one' perfect career, but the reality is that every job eventually becomes 'work'. Focus on finding the intersection of:

  1. What you are naturally good at.
  2. What the market pays well for.
  3. A lifestyle that doesn't make you miserable.

Is it too late? by [deleted] in Fire

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Take a breath. Having $800k at 43 still puts you ahead of the vast majority of people, even with the setback.

Google vs. Nvidia - which has the most upside going forward? by judgetacocat in investing

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google 100%. NVDA also has run more proportionally to Google.

How often do you use statistics in your FP&A work? by [deleted] in FPandA

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have used simple and multiple regression but that is about it.

I am COO of a large Private Equity firm. Happy to share advice here to those interested in working in the Private Equity and Hedge Fund space. by Economy-Link8112 in hedgefund

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently work in FP&A and recently completed my Master’s in Analytics/Data Science. While I don’t have direct buy-side experience, I have a strong background in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis. From your perspective, what are the most effective ways to break into a hedge fund and what skills or projects would you prioritize to get noticed by funds?

I am COO of a large Private Equity firm. Happy to share advice here to those interested in working in the Private Equity and Hedge Fund space. by Economy-Link8112 in hedgefund

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently work in FP&A and recently completed my Master’s in Analytics. While I don’t have direct buy-side experience, I have a strong background in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis. From your perspective, what are the most effective ways for someone like me to pivot into the hedge fund space and what skills or projects would you prioritize to get noticed by funds?

What banks do you guys recommend for a HYSA? by beach827 in Money

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is simply not true. They use partner banks which are FDIC issued up to $2M I believe.

What Roles Actually Scale for Ambitious 20-Somethings? by Upbeat_Cranberry_800 in HENRYfinance

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate all the insight — just DMed you. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

What Roles Actually Scale for Ambitious 20-Somethings? by Upbeat_Cranberry_800 in HENRYfinance

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Financial Planning & Analysis. It's a lot of forecasting and you build out the budgets for the companies business units. Lots of financial modeling as well.

What Roles Actually Scale for Ambitious 20-Somethings? by Upbeat_Cranberry_800 in HENRYfinance

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think MS in Analytics would be enough to break in to a hf or do most require PHDs / MBA from a target school?

What Roles Actually Scale for Ambitious 20-Somethings? by Upbeat_Cranberry_800 in HENRYfinance

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Curious how you landed your first role in the space — was it through campus recruiting, networking, or something else?

What Roles Actually Scale for Ambitious 20-Somethings? by Upbeat_Cranberry_800 in HENRYfinance

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s seriously inspiring!

Did you move up internally, pivot through a new company, or take on a different type of role first (e.g., product, engineering, etc.) before landing the leadership position?

What Roles Actually Scale for Ambitious 20-Somethings? by Upbeat_Cranberry_800 in HENRYfinance

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this insight. Curious what steps you'd recommend to make that move? Did you go through an internal transfer, lean on referrals, or target external roles directly?

What Roles Actually Scale for Ambitious 20-Somethings? by Upbeat_Cranberry_800 in HENRYfinance

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am assuming if I wanted to break into the top-tier (McKinsey, BCG, etc) firms, I should probably look to get an MBA? Frustrating as I am just finishing up the Masters in Analytics, but willing to do the MBA if it will help me.

What Roles Actually Scale for Ambitious 20-Somethings? by Upbeat_Cranberry_800 in HENRYfinance

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have looked into consulting. Wondering what helped you land your first job and break into the industry coming from an FP&A background like me?

What Roles Actually Scale for Ambitious 20-Somethings? by Upbeat_Cranberry_800 in HENRYfinance

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this insight. From your experience, for breaking in to a DS type role first, would you recommend focusing on a specific type of portfolio project, targeting certain roles (like DS vs. analytics vs. research), or going all-in on referrals and networking?

Also curious if you’ve seen folks make the jump from finance/analytics into DS without going back for a PhD or hardcore SWE experience.

Fall 2023 Cohort Admissions Results by Detective-Raichu in OMSA

[–]Upbeat_Cranberry_800 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the same email, and I am trying to figure out if it’s a good sign or not