Invesetment banking with physics at UNI ???

Hey,

I'm going to take my Alevels exam next year and my predicted grade currently are Physics A*, Chemistry A*, Maths A*, Further Maths A (gonna be higher probs A*). My choices for uni are Cambridge (Natrual science), Imperial (physics), UCL(physics), st andrews (physics), edinburgh (physics). Is there any way to make myself more competitive for a job in investment banking once i complete my under grad ? any courses recommendation ? (eg fsa)

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ajj2000

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You need to apply for spring weeks - basically you start applying shortly after you start university.

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Porch

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Original post by ajj2000

You need to apply for spring weeks - basically you start applying shortly after you start university.

thx !!!
i've also heard alot about internship, but realistically how possible is it for physics major to also land summer internships at BB firms ???? since i absolutely know nothing technical about the job : )

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ajj2000

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Original post by Porch

thx !!!
i've also heard alot about internship, but realistically how possible is it for physics major to also land summer internships at BB firms ???? since i absolutely know nothing technical about the job : )

Plenty do! I suspect it’s one of the more common career paths for imperial physics grads.

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Porch

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Porch

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Original post by ajj2000

Plenty do! I suspect it’s one of the more common career paths for imperial physics grads.

cuz like i'm uncertain about imperial/ ucl ->> ive heard UCL is more employable in investment banking but apparently employers prefer imperial ???

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ajj2000

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Original post by Porch

cuz like i'm uncertain about imperial/ ucl ->> ive heard UCL is more employable in investment banking but apparently employers prefer imperial ???

You must have been told that by someone who went to UCL!

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Porch

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Original post by ajj2000

You must have been told that by someone who went to UCL!

i take it as imperial > UCL :smile:

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confuzzledteen

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Original post by Porch

cuz like i'm uncertain about imperial/ ucl ->> ive heard UCL is more employable in investment banking but apparently employers prefer imperial ???

Imperial > UCL any day, especially for physics.

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confuzzledteen

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Original post by Porch

Hey,

I'm going to take my Alevels exam next year and my predicted grade currently are Physics A*, Chemistry A*, Maths A*, Further Maths A (gonna be higher probs A*). My choices for uni are Cambridge (Natrual science), Imperial (physics), UCL(physics), st andrews (physics), edinburgh (physics). Is there any way to make myself more competitive for a job in investment banking once i complete my under grad ? any courses recommendation ? (eg fsa)

Amazing predicted grades - you should be proud of yourself!

You're all set for a career in Investment Banking with a degree in physics given it's a highly quantitative degree.
It might also open more doors for you that are not options for Econ/ Business majors, e.g. Quantitative Trading at firms like Jane Street.

To make your application competitive;
1. Try & land a leadership/ subcommittee role at your university's finance society ASAP
2. Increase your commercial awareness - keep up w/ the FT, listen to podcasts, read the news
3. Apply for spring weeks as early as possible - the earlier you apply the better (if they're rolling) - applications open as early as Sept!

Invesetment banking with physics at UNI ???

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