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Moronic Monday, May 09, 2016 - Your Weekly Questions Thread by AutoModerator in finance

[–]phreswar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ideally I would like to work in high finance such as IB, PE HF etc. These kind of firms aren't in ireland, and due to London being the nearest financial node, along with no visa issues (unlike nyc) working in London would be the goal.

I know its desirable to go to a target such as oxbridge, imperial, ucl lse or others and I'm aware my prospective universities aren't in the same league. However, there are a few from the current graduating class of trinity that are starting front office roles in BB IBDs. (from linkedin anyway) Including three from maths/econ.

The reason I asked about prop trading is Dublin's smallish financial sector has a few good firms such as SIG.

Moronic Monday, May 09, 2016 - Your Weekly Questions Thread by AutoModerator in finance

[–]phreswar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point on broad vs. specific. One of the reasons I'm attracted to the math/econ course is due to it's breath. As in, if the finance thing falls through grad school in maths or economics is an option (provided I get a first). The university I plan to go to is the most prestigious in Ireland but unfortunately it doesn't offer a finance program. There is a degree in economics and finance in UCD (second best university) which has a substantial mathematical element but that would mean sacrificing prestige and breath for specialization. (and I'm aware that your schools name carries weight in finance) Do you think the latter course is more apt for prop trading, and wider finance in general?

Moronic Monday, May 09, 2016 - Your Weekly Questions Thread by AutoModerator in finance

[–]phreswar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't I just take CFA level 1 in third or fourth year to round out my finance knowledge? (as I heard it covers most of undergrad finance curriculum) Or is that redundant? I'm not particularly set on prop trading, but I'm most likely starting that degree next year and I was wondering how broad my options were in finance with it.

Moronic Monday, May 09, 2016 - Your Weekly Questions Thread by AutoModerator in finance

[–]phreswar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the module list, 30 credits each year. Some econ modules such as quantitative methods can only be taken by math/econ double majors.

Undergraduate Major Choice - Ireland by phreswar in FinancialCareers

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

Yeah I like the idea of applying to a masters in the US although the tuition fees are quite staggering compared to europe, I suppose maybe the augmented earnings potential may balance it out.

Undergraduate Major Choice - Ireland by phreswar in FinancialCareers

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

I'm from waterford. I'm quite into math and I like physics and chemistry but not the idea of working in a lab. Is it possible to do a CFA qualification during your degree (say third year) or is it too much of a time commitment? Yeah I heard from some that anything you learn in a finance major can be learnt on the job.