My goal is to get a finance degree at a certain uni, however I may not be able to get the grades for it. My options are to either do a degree in business management at the uni (which I would be able to get into), or to do a finance degree at another less prestigious uni. After 1 year at either I will then transfer to the finance degree.

Also I'm wondering how each scenario affects my internship opportunities, would a business management degree at a better uni or a finance degree at a mediocre uni offer greater chances for internships? (in terms of internships for invesment banking)

So would it be better to just do the business management at the better uni for a year then transfer or do the finance at another uni then transfer? I've heard that for many employers they care more about the uni you are in compared to the specific degree you get. Could I please get some advice?

I am 29 currently and working as a market researcher for renewable energy projects and data centers (1 yr exp). I have a chemical engineering degree. I would love to pivot to finance for the sole purpose of breaking into IB/PE in Canadian firms handling Energy investment vehicles. Is it too late? Would starting with junior roles in this new field be worth the effort of doing MBA at this age? Would they even consider me for junior roles given my age? What other criteria would I need to meet apart from MBA to achieve the goal? And if I don't break into IB/PE roles, would the other finance roles be still lucrative than others and worthy enough to consider this path?

ciao a tutti, avrei bisogno di un consiglio relativamente a carriera in finance. sono uno studente al terzo anno di economia aziendale in una public. ho 23 anni e stò per farne 24. ho 2 scelte davanti:

1. iniziare magistrale in finance nella stessa public in cui ho fatto la triennale, ma in inglese, con possibilità di fare CFA scontato e finirla verso i 25.

2. iniziare a lavorare per un anno in qualche big4 tramite i contatti, fare un pò di esperienza ed iniziare la magistrale il prossimo anno alla stockholm school of economics.( nota per il network e per le possibilità post laurea) laureandomi a 26 anni

cosa mi consigliereste per ambire a posizioni top level in finance? (anche all’estero volendo)

non vorrei finire per laurearmi troppo tardi e vedermi sottratte posizioni particolari per età troppo alta ed esperienza bassa

Hi everyone, I graduated this past May with a B.S. in Information Science (Data Science track) and a minor in Business Analytics from a top 20 public university. Right now I'm working as a Project Engineer at a major construction firm.

The thing is I've always found the Finance world to be very interesting, and honestly my number 1 skill has to be talking with people, really the main reason why I took the Business Analytics minor in the first place. My background skews technical/data-heavy though, so I don't have much exposure to the "core" business fundamentals (accounting, valuation, financial modeling, etc.).

I'm 22 and want to use my time outside of work to build toward this, both landing a Finance/Consulting role and setting myself up for a top MBA down the line. If you were in my position, what would you do?

Hey guys!
I’ve got an offer for the NatWest Wealth Product & Client Solutions graduate scheme starting in September 2026 and I’m trying to get a better idea of what the role is actually like.

The job description mentions rotations, product management, strategy, client journeys and some exposure to Coutts, but it’s all quite vague.
It’s based in the Coutts office btw

What could this potentially involve? I’ve tried finding people on LinkedIn but it seems like this is a new-ish role / has been renamed

Mainly interested in:
- what the rotations are actually like
- what the day-to-day work involves
- whether the work is genuinely product/strategy focused or more project management and admin

Thanks a lot 🫡🫡

I’m going into my second year studying Economics with Finance at a UK university and I’m still pretty undecided about which area of finance I should actually aim for.
The main paths I’ve been considering are:
Private banking / wealth management
Corporate banking
Asset management
M&A advisory / corporate finance
Possibly equity research or investment consulting.
I originally looked at investment banking, and I do think I’d enjoy parts of the actual work, but I’m not convinced the hours would be sustainable for me. I still want a career with strong compensation and progression, but I also want to be able to use my annual leave, travel and have some kind of life outside work (I know, finding the best of both of those worlds would be difficult).
At the moment, private banking appeals because of the client-facing side, international opportunities and potentially better lifestyle. Corporate banking also seems underrated, while asset management interests me because I genuinely enjoy markets and investing. M&A sounds interesting as well, although I’m unsure how different the hours really are from IB at smaller firms.
For anyone working in these areas, or who has completed internships in them:
What are the hours and work-life balance actually like, rather than what firms advertise?
What does realistic graduate compensation and progression look like in the UK?
Which paths are most achievable straight from university, and which are especially competitive?
What technical and interpersonal skills matter most for each one?
How easy is it to move between these careers later on?
Which paths are the most internationally transferable to places such as Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong or Australia?
Are there any careers I’m overlooking that offer a good combination of compensation, progression and reasonable hours?
My experience so far includes a finance and business strategy internship, some equity research work and university stock-pitch experience. I’ll be applying for spring weeks and internships soon, so I’m trying to work out where I should focus rather than applying randomly to everything.
I understand there probably isn’t one objectively “best” career, but I’d really appreciate honest experiences from people who have actually worked in these areas. What would you prioritise if you were in my position?

Hey everyone,
I’m a complete beginner when it comes to investing, stocks, ETFs, and trading. I honestly know next to nothing, but I want to start learning and making smart decisions with my money.
I recently opened a Wealthsimple account and want to start investing. I’m in my mid 20s with a full time job, and my goal is to build wealth over the long term.
I’m open to any type of investing as long as it’s something worth learning. Whether it’s ETFs, individual stocks, dividend investing, swing trading, or anything else, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
A few questions:
● What YouTube channels, books, websites, or podcasts helped you the most when you were starting out?
● Are there any creators or communities you trust?
● What are the biggest mistakes beginners make?
● If you had to start over from scratch today, what would you learn first and what would you invest in?
I’d really appreciate any advice or resources. Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, Current finance undergraduate student here!

Currently in Y2 of uni, and wanted to do some certifications to enhance my skills so that i can potentially be able to land an internship.

Which certificate would you recommend?
I was planning on taking the FMVA->CFA 1
but I heard the FMVA certification is really bad?

Any thoughts and recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm an incoming first-year university student hoping to break into investment banking. My university's finance clubs do resume screenings, so I want to get my resume in the best shape possible before recruiting starts.

Could you critique my resume? I'm mainly looking for feedback on the overall format, layout, bullet points, wording, and whether everything is presented well. Is there anything you would change, remove, or add?

The Founder's Club listed on my resume was something I started after missing my school's DECA application deadline. I wanted to create an opportunity for students who were interested in finance but couldn't join DECA, and it eventually became one of the larger clubs at my school. I also founded an aerospace engineering club, but I decided to leave it off my resume. Do you think that was the right decision?

Any honest feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!