Comments on: Reader Q&A: Relationships Vs. Investment Banking, Accountants Breaking Into Finance, Do You Have Any Jobs For Me?

By: Alisa

Alisa — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:50:11 +0000

Do you find that invesment bankers/analysts get hit on by girls more for their earning capabilities than who they are as an individual?

By: M&I

M&I — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:16:26 +0000

I’m not sure offhand. Actuaries can break into finance but it’s definitely not common – heard of a few doing it though.

By: Amo

Amo — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:56:20 +0000

Hi,

I have not been able to gain a gradaute role in IB but have secured a job as an investments actuary. However, this role is quite different from an accountant (more technical and maths based) but as many ACA accountants are able to progress into IB I was wondering if you ever heard of actuaries doing the same? I understand that accountants probably have more M&A exposure, but can actuaries specialising in investments have similar chances of breaking into the industry?

Thanks for all your help so far and Merry Christmas!