Hi, I'm a recent graduate with a business degree. Like all young people, of course I would want to try breaking into investment banking. Yes, I do realise high pay comes with long working hours but still would like to try it.

However, I realise that, me being a graduate, although from a foreign university, it is not the world's top universities and without a CFA, it is extremely hard for me to get into this industry.

Some people recommended me in trying to get a job as a processing officer in a bank then move into investment banks as credit analyst. Some recommended me working for a smaller investment firms first.

I just would like to know the opinion of fellow brothers in this forum on how should I get a job in investment banking.

Yea, I have applied for CIMB but didnt know about Maybank IB, probably would go and apply now. But its been almost a month, they haven't even read my CV yet(jobstreet can see they read already or not).

But thanks for telling me about Maybank IB

Nope, no experience. Me being a Malaysian also did not have any call ups yet. Sigh, the job market these days.

would a degree in finance make a big difference even if im without working experience?

Care to share which co. u went for?

Care to name a few? the only one I know and dont even know if they are considered small is Kenanga.