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Longiscoolhaha Andy Nguyen Longiscoolhaha wrote on Andy Nguyen's profile.
Hi Andy, could you please explain to me the advantage that a person with a stem-oriented phd would have that an MFE program couldn't provide.
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tdubs Andy Nguyen tdubs wrote on Andy Nguyen's profile.
Hi Andy,
I’m interested in pursuing an MFE and would value your perspective. My background: BA in Economics from the University of Washington, MBA from a non-target, 7 years of part-time military service, and 6+ years in the tech/financial space. Most recently, I’ve spent 3 years at a financial services company as a Product Manager on the Data team, building internal APIs and risk/data products.
I feel I’ve plateaued in product/risk roles, and believe an MFE would accelerate my pivot into quant finance or algo PM roles with stronger long-term growth. To prepare, I’m taking math (calculus, linear algebra, probability) and programming (Python, C++) part-time through UC Extension.
My concern is my non-STEM undergrad and nontraditional work experience. Do you think my leadership and product/risk background helps or hurts my chances at a top MFE? How can I best align myself for both admissions and careers afterward?
I’m interested in pursuing an MFE and would value your perspective. My background: BA in Economics from the University of Washington, MBA from a non-target, 7 years of part-time military service, and 6+ years in the tech/financial space. Most recently, I’ve spent 3 years at a financial services company as a Product Manager on the Data team, building internal APIs and risk/data products.
I feel I’ve plateaued in product/risk roles, and believe an MFE would accelerate my pivot into quant finance or algo PM roles with stronger long-term growth. To prepare, I’m taking math (calculus, linear algebra, probability) and programming (Python, C++) part-time through UC Extension.
My concern is my non-STEM undergrad and nontraditional work experience. Do you think my leadership and product/risk background helps or hurts my chances at a top MFE? How can I best align myself for both admissions and careers afterward?
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JLabko Andy Nguyen JLabko wrote on Andy Nguyen's profile.
Hi Andy,
I was wondering your thoughts on leveraging a Quant Masters program for more fundamental investing (whether L/S, PE, quantamental, etc.). I recently started a MS program, and want to stay on top of recruiting (especially since most MS/undergrad roles are closing or past the deadline, and I'm probably underqualified for MBA roles). I'm already on the CFA path & hoping to get involved with my school's FinTech & Investment Research programs - just trying to figure out the best way to get into (ideally) buy-side fundamental roles or adjacent.
I was wondering your thoughts on leveraging a Quant Masters program for more fundamental investing (whether L/S, PE, quantamental, etc.). I recently started a MS program, and want to stay on top of recruiting (especially since most MS/undergrad roles are closing or past the deadline, and I'm probably underqualified for MBA roles). I'm already on the CFA path & hoping to get involved with my school's FinTech & Investment Research programs - just trying to figure out the best way to get into (ideally) buy-side fundamental roles or adjacent.
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chasetheguy Andy Nguyen chasetheguy wrote on Andy Nguyen's profile.
What do you think is the best way to transition to try to become a quant trader, coming from a bachelor's degree in finance?
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