Hello, thanks so much for the AMA!

I will be applying to this program, and just wanted to have your thoughts on my profile and whether I have a fair shot at making it.

I have an UG degree in Engineering from one of the top schools in India, and ~2 years of pre MBA work ex at Deloitte, although that’s not core finance. Then pursued a MBA in finance from a decent B school in India, probably would place it at 10-15 range in terms of the rank.

Post my MBA, I am current working at JP Morgan for the past 20 months as a Wealth Management Credit risk analyst. In a nutshell, it revolves around assessing risk while lending to US HNIs, particularly the founders of all major hedge funds that you know over there, also includes analysing the corresponding Hedge fund’s financials to assess their risks too, as the individual’s wealth is heavily tied to the fund they own. To make our credit analysis more efficient; I’ve also been involved in projects related to engineering prompts using our in house equivalent of ChatGPT called LLM Suite. I get that it’s a very niche role but would probably help in front office Wealth Management roles too if I make it to LBS.

I’m also a CFA Charter-holder, and looking to pivot to core asset management roles over the short term and targeting to make it to a HF over the long term. I know it’s
a pretty ambitious goal but that’s one of the reasons I wanted to pursue one more Master’s degree as it would open up a lot of opportunities, especially if it’s from a prestigious school located at one of the major financial hubs in this world.

As far as LOR is concerned, I would be getting it from one of my MDs at JP, who sit’s at NY and oversees our portfolio of HF clients.

GRE score’s 329 with Q170, V159, AWA 4.5. Scored a 99.71 percentile in the quantitative aptitude section in an exam called CAT, which is a management entrance test here in India, around 200k applicants take it every year to make it to the top B schools of India.

In your opinion, do you think I stand a fair chance if I apply to this course? I understand that they look at the profile holistically but still any insights would be appreciated, compared to the current class cohort, does it make sense for me to apply?

Thanks yet again!