MBA is never a typical path to be a trader(my desk not even screen MBA grad's resume), but if you want to do asset management and have no front office working exp, that may be a choice. Lots of star trader grew from boardboy, which means no college education but a good apprentice training. If you want to be a real trader, avoid sell-side trading job as that won't give you much investment insight but mostly sh*t flow business. Being a prop trader or buy-side investment professional (a research role that can lead you to be PM eventually) can be optimal, and most ppl start from either foundamental research, PE, or IBD, rather than sell-side flow trader. I echo the comment "trader不适合女孩子是真的... " and most female traders I met are pretty tough (though some of them are v nice and real in the heart actually). Being a female trader myself, I definitely feel my patience getting decreased day by day, and the exit paths are very limited -- running a hedge fund is the only good ultimate exit. Ask yourself, do you really want to be a strong woman, sitting in office and watching 8 screens everyday from 8am to 6pm (at least) and even caring about your overnight delta in dream when market goes against you? Do you want to check your blackberry every hour and watch your risk and pnl even when you are having honeymoon with your beloved ones? There are tons of ways to make good $$$, and being a trader is no longer the fastest way. If earning money and realizing social impact is your goal, I would rather suggest you go to PE/VC/Hedge Fund. Those are much more solid fields with broader outlook. Just some random thoughts -- by 会员 iceccn (2011/2/4 18:03:57)
thanks for your insight. i am about to get into the industry as a sell-side sales analyst.. it is very different from trading i know but wonder if you could give some perspectives regarding female in this industry? especially sell-side sales given your background in buy-side. much appreciated and happy new year! |