Financial Analyst Job

Hello everyone,

I just graduated from UT Arlington with a BBA in Finance and have been searching for a job as an analyst in the area. Can anyone offer advice or know of anyone that would hire an entry level analyst? Maybe offer a training program? As of now I'm not having too much luck finding a position as an analyst that doesn't need 2-4 years experience already.

I have a second interview upcoming with Northwestern Mutual for a position as a financial rep. which I'm not crazy about but thinking it might be a way of gaining experience and getting various licenses for the future. I am confident in myself that I could succeed in a sales position but still would prefer to not have to go that route. Is this a good way to go? Northwestern seems like a strong company to work for with good products if going this way.

I would love all forms of advice and I appreciate any and all input.

Thanks all

 

Check out the careers page on TI.com. TI has finance folks attached to all of our business units and I think they frequently hire new grads for the entry level slots.

Good luck.

 

I am not sure Northwestern Mutual is going to give you any experience that would help you down the road as a financial analyst. The primary goal of that organization is selling Life Insurance, financial planning and investments, pretty much in that order. If that is what you are trying to do, they have an excellent training program.

Financial analyst training would be better at a big bank or brokerage, Goldman Sacs comes to mind. Most of these jobs are in NYC with a few in the Dallas area. A CFA certification would give you a huge advantage in obtaining employment but would mean more school and an exam to get certified.

If you haven't already done so, I would focus on the banking channels. Things are starting to get better for the banks since the 2008 meltdown.

 

My little brother married the daughter of the CIO of Dr. Pepper. He had some issues finding a job in the field before that. He now works at Dr. Pepper as a financial analyst (But he will tell you the recommendation letter he got from his father-in-law a week after his wedding had nothing to do with it).

 

Will check this out, I appreciate it

I've looked into Fidelity before, I sent a resume to them so will see what happens. I will also look at Veritude. Thanks Rob

I was never big on the sales thing either I just figured some kind of experience with financial products would be better than none. I don't think I'll be going any further with them.

I have it as a future plan to do grad school if I need it, I would just like to gain real experience and get in with an employer that would pay for a good deal of it too, I don't really need any more college debt.

Thank you very much for your input.

lol, you never know...

Thank you all for your input, it is very generous

 

+ what everyone else stated.

Also, roughly 60% of graduates ultimately go into areas outside their college major. If you have IT skills, you could leverage your financial education into going down that path. You may want to consider database administration.

 

I would not count them out if you cant find "the ideal" job.
Sales is a learned skill and any training now you can take with you for the rest of your life.
Northwestern is going to put a lot more money into you than you're worth
What I mean by that is think of it as getting paid to go to school.

 

Try the DFW financial planners association website. Many of the bigger investment firms and Registered Investment Advisors in the DFW area are involved with the FPA. They have a job fair once a year also. As noted above I would highly recommend getting started on your CFA level 1 designation.

 

100% spot-on great advice from these guys that know what they are talking about...take this to heart...and being your own boss is always the best path to happiness...but you still gotta cut your teeth to gain experience somewhere.