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  1. Hi guys, I know this was probably asked a bunch of times, but I was hoping someone can shed some light on this who may have had a similar experience / background as I did. My profile: -Industrial Engineer -focus on operations research (did a lot of the math basics for financial engineering: optimization, creating models, etc) -Just wrote and most likely passed CFA Level 1 -Previous work experience: Business Analyst (Supply Chain Industry) 16 months -Current role: Data Analyst type role in a Big Canadian Bank (not finance related, more on the IT side. 9 months so far) What I want: An analytic role in capital markets, perhaps an equity analyst (not sure what would be an appropriate entry level role for someone in my situation?) -I am thinking of picking up a few books that may help me get a deeper insight into some finance roles (I want to learn what quants, traders, and equity analysts do exactly). -As a way to showcase the skills I have built up so far (Data analysis, BI software / Excel / MATLAB, cfa1) and to show case my interest for the field, I'm thinking of trying to create some kind of evaluation model for technology stocks (I have a few ideas). What do you guys think? Any advice? Thanks a bunch in advance to anyone who has any feedback.
  2. My dream job is to work in one of the trading houses such as Glencore, Vitol, Trafigura, etc. I am currently a sophomore in Computer Science, considering a second major in either Applied Math or Computational Statistics. However, math is not my strong suit, so most likely it will be Computational Statistics. I am also open to the idea of minoring in math or stats. In terms of classes, I have finished calculus, finishing up linear algebra this quarter. I know differential equations is important to financial engineering; I may take that in the spring. Currently in an assembly class, will be taking data structures next quarter. I have taken macroeconomics and might be taking microecon next quarter. I have a 3.3 GPA; however, this includes a D- I unfortunately received in calc 4, which I am retaking (replaces the grade). It should rise to at least 3.5 by next quarter. I know I need to drastically improve my GPA to increase my chances of getting into a good grad school. Other than getting a strong GPA, what else can help me get into a top financial engineering program? Would any kind of CS related internships be good? Also, my university offers various tracks for CS: databases and data management, graphics and visualization, networking, security and cryptography, systems and software engineering. Which one of these would be most useful towards my (dream) career? What else can I do to get my dream job?
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