Exit Ops Vs Opportunity Cost/ WM Advice
I’m a senior at a non-target with a 3.44 gpa and 1 internship in a wealth management firm that utilized derivatives for clients. While I gained a lot of options knowledge, I’m not sure it is enough to be a worthy applicant for a quantitative analyst position at some bank/firm let alone hedge fund.
I believe my best opportunity is to become a decent advisor/beginner analyst for a reputable WM firm, potentially at Equitable Advisors in NYC; as they have shown interest, does anyone know anything about Equitable Advisors?
Regardless, I understand the opportunity that IB/PE offers for exit ops after a few years with or without a future MBA.
Like everyone else I want the best possible structure to work my way towards the highest paying job. However, I am afraid of declining a good job for the possibility of work experience in IB/PE that would excel my career in an exponentially more profitable career.
I also question the difficulty of becoming successful in a more “entrepreneurial” position of gaining clients in some WM position that like Northwestern Mutual offers??