Dear Job Doctor,
I am a newly qualified CA and CTA frmo a Big4 firm. I have been based in a tax function for a little under 4yrs but am now looking to move into an IB. The roles I have been shown so far are predominantly PC and BA roles. My question is this: is it possible for someone with my qualifications and experience to get into trading/sales within an IB? If not, how would I go about making myself more appealing for such roles?
Many thanks.
Elan Diamond, a Manager from WH Marks Sattin replied:
Is it possible? Yes. However, you may find it a considerably harder to secure a position as this is incredibly popular and competitive area to get into. You will find that the main concern of many employers' is your commitment to this field. They will see that you have spent 3 years obtaining an accounting qualification , and question why you didn't join a training scheme with a bank within sales and trading when you first graduated. You will also need to think about your current salary expectations, as you will probably need to take a cut in salary to compete with the graduates all vying for similar sales and trading roles.
If you do have any additional questions,or would just like an informal chat please give me a call on 020 7321 5000
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Hi
I am on the verge of finishing my CIMA exams with only my case study remaining. I am keen to study CFA after finishing my CIMA studies. However, I have had two years of experience within retail. I am intending to gain another years of experience to sign off my experince but then shortly change industry. Is it still possible for me to be able to transfer industries inorder to be given study support for CFA? Would it be more appropriate to attain an accountancy position within an investment bank/fund investment company and then transfer internally? What could my difference in career path look like in 3 years time if I was to remain as an accountant as oppossed to pursuing with CFA? Do you think adding CFA to my existing CIMA qualification could enhance my future career?
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