The lady even posted a similar thread on FB using her real name.

Hey. I am currently studying Finance in a local private uni.
As compared to graduates from overseas ranked uni, is it possible for the graduates from local private uni with CFA level 1 to secure an IB job in Msia?

No need to have CFA Level 1. When I was a fresh uni graduate and secured my 1st job in an IB at KL, I did not pass CFA Level 1 yet.

entirely possible.

We have hired local grad from LYN and currently performing very well within the department.

Nonetheless, top graduates from local private uni, FYI.

Would love to see the CV.

TQ.

U mean we have the luxury of hiring "hot chick" graduates? That is news to me and very much your wishful thinking.

I would think brain is way more important given it is rare commodity in the talent market.

I think psychologically for anyone that rejected, it is better to think that he/she is not hot chick than being less brainy and less knowledgeable, prime reasons for rejection.

Reiterate, management's approval for 3 fresh grads, 2 for my team given our successful recruitment strategy, including multi-channel talent sourcing and insisting only on the most qualified candidates.

Where did you graduate from? Please dont tell me you graduated from those top ranked overseas uni.
I saw from other posts that, you need to have experience from legal or accounting firms before the IB will take you.

What do you mean by LYN? and i heard that the barrier of entrance to IB is very high and competitive. What do you is an "easier" way to enter the IB?
I am willing to work long hours, speak fluent english and as i said, i am currently persuing a Finance degree. What do i now to increase my chance of getting into IB? What exactly are IB looking from us as a fresh grad?

TQ in advance

IB..not all flowers as u would like to see...

Open my direct CDS acc on dec 2012 - my 1st time meet my remisier- Yesterday got to know he resign last month when i call Maybank IB office.


Very short notice leaving.

I graduated from overseas university, but my uni is not top rank as it ranked even lower than UM one. Some more my degree's grade was not very impressive, just a 2nd class degree. Until today I am still wondering how I could start my 1st work in an IB without any working experience and good academic result .

This post has been edited by kinwing: Feb 19 2013, 05:31 PM

You want to work at IB, but IB so big and many departments, even tea ladies and cleaners are part of the workers of IB. Which one you want to be in?

Here we go. Try your 'luck'. Make sure the applicant is already puas with 'enjoice' life.

Good luck and see you on the other side.

http://www.cimb.com/index.php?ch=g2_cr_job...cr_job_ib&tpt=4

I am interested in CF, trading and M&A. Would u kindly describe the environment of these parts of IB and which has the lowest barrier of entry? Btw, I love challenges and willing to fully commit to the job. And, I also worry that it is hard for grad from local uni to enter IB, since the job market is so competitive, and there are so many grads from overseas competing for the positions.

You're still studying, why not you try to do internship first? Then only decide which department you wanna go.

Easy or difficult is subjective.

We have hired fresh grads from low yat forum who PMed me to submit CV and they are now performing very well.

There are candidates who got rejected as well.

For me, you need to know your stuff and are able to research on your own. Honestly, your questions are unwarranted in my eyes. We perceive the person asking such questions have not done their own research sufficiently.

Indeed, IB IB, not those remisier etc, are rather harsh environment. Until you have listed company CEO breathing down your neck, you dunno how tough things can be for a junior in IB.

I know that your post has been quite a while but just want to say..
I am qualified for everything above, plus had internship experience in New York
Is your company's IB division still hiring?
What's your company's name? Can pm me?

Dear goldconnection,

Do you have any info about internship in IB? I've checked the websites of many banks, they only offer internships to commercial banking. I am planning to do my internship by the end of this year, it would be 3 months. Or, do i need connections, even for internship?

Please advise.

TQVM.

I do not have much info for internship in IB. As far as I know, getting an internship in IB might need some kind of connection since they don't openly advertise for internship. You can try to ask around if you have friends/alumni who work in IB and ask them to help you send over your CV. Does your school has a career fair/campus recruitment event?

But since it's still early of the year, you still can take time to search for one. If I were you, I would drop send my CV to as many IB as possible (actually just around 15). If no luck, then try those Big 4 firms, they do take in interns/VT. Worst come to worst, try commercial banks. If you have spare time, browse Jobstreet regularly, there are firms take in interns.

dun need so difficult. we like intern

U can try Maybank IB