Non target => WSO Intern => Major US Bank

Monkeys,

Long story short, I went to a non-target, had a sub-par gpa, and was a liberal arts major – pretty disastrous in trying to land a decent finance job. Prior to graduating, I started reading business/finance resources, studying CFA L1 , and networking immediately. I landed my first gig through a friend which gave me some experience analyzing financial statements and ratios. It was decent, particularly for somebody with my background and the economy, but had zero mobility and no name recognition, so I knew I wanted to make a move.

I joined the WSO internship as I really needed to add value to my resume in any way possible, plus I figured it would be a solid EC since I had planned applying to a FT MSF. Just before submitting my application, I interviewed and landed my current role as a credit risk associate at a major US bank. My WSO internship was pivotal, as it served as a major discussion point throughout my interviews, demonstrating my interest in finance despite a liberal arts background.

I hope my path can encourage those out there who feel the odds are against them to never give up the fight. I had a piss poor background for finance jobs, but somehow managed to land one at a great company. I’m just an average Joe, so I don’t have any earth-shattering wisdom to impart on you all. With that said, I don’t want to write too much as I know everybody’s busy, but I’m happy to answer questions if there are any.