Hi afzal. I have A-level grades: ACC in Accounting, mathematics and French(in that order). I'm about to start studying BSC computer science at University of east anglia. I have a ton of work experience in investment banking such as insight days, virtual internships etc. Would it be wise for me to apply for spring weeks?
Only recently stumbled upon this channel, but my god have I been looking for content as specific as this. Absolutely loving the relevant content! Would it be possible to give advice specifically on video interviews? I feel as though many students struggle with this rather new assessment format, in particular the time limited answers! Massive thanks
Hey Afzal, universities here in Germany nowadays tend to discredit the investment banking and consulting scene. Their proclaimed reason is that those 2 divisions will be replaced by IT. What’s your view on this ? Is IB still as admirable as it was 20 years ago?
Hi Afzal, thanks for your videos. Really helped me prepare for interviews and landed me 2 bulge bracket offers! Now I’m curious as to how to convert Spring Weeks into Summers. Please do a video on this!
Hi Azfal! I got one simple question whose answer I think could help a lot of students like me to find their professional path: When you first started doing applications for the investment banking world, were you really interested in the financial sector? Or you were attracted to the shiny things surrounding it and knew that the salaries were high, making it possible for you to pursue your own business once you earned and learned more? To summarise, have you ever seen the financial sector as a workplace for your entire life or did you just know that it was a stepping stone for future projects? Also I want to know how genuine was your REAL PASSION for the sector. Because I am not sure if what moves me is the right motivator.
Hi Afzal. Loving your videos they’re very beneficial. Currently i’m a sixth former and I understand that usually people enter investment banking as an ‘investment’ (no pun intended) and so they can leave with the experience and money available. Do you believe this is a good option to do? Or do you think maybe I should go into accountancy where it has less hours. Is it hard to build your way up in accountancy?
Hey, thanks! I would recommend you to speak to as many people (use LinkedIn) in both (and other fields) to find out what they say and hear their experiences. Don't worry about what sounds great or not so great. You need to pursue a career you find interesting, are 'suited' to and can learn from. You have time on your side so my advice would be to research as much as possible (start NOW) and you'll naturally be ahead of your peers when it matters most i.e. during university when you're applying to internships, etc. Have an open mind and ask yourself what you think you're good at, what you want to do as a career eventually and how hard you are willing to work to achieve the goals you set yourself. Hope that helps! :)
I'm going for Economics, Accounting and PE. I really enjoy economics and pe and I've heard accounting isn't too hard. Before watching this I was stressed out because I didn't choose maths. Thanks
I've decided that I'm going to choose Maths and Economics for my A levels but I still cant decide on the last subject to choose and i do want a career in investment banking or the financial and marketing sector. But a lot of people have different opinions on which would be a good subject to pick. What do you think would be the best choice out of spanish geography business or computer science?
Dear Afzal, first of all thank you for your videos, I enjoy watching them and they have been quite helpful. Regarding this video, do you know if firms, specifically investments banks take into account that some subjects like maths or physics are harder or more time intensive than others.
Hi Afzal, I was struggling to find this information anywhere, but how much do you exactly get paid for summer internships at Investment banks (for analysts)?
Hi olamide. My A-level grades are ACC with the grade C being in Accounting. I'm going to university of east anglia to study bsc computer science. In your honest opinion, do I have a chance at getting a spring week or an ibd job?
Can you please do a video on how to tackle these new hirevue digital interviews which includes numerical analysis, replying to emails and also recording answers to interview question? they made it really hard now. I dont even know how to answer these hirevue questions also -could you please tell us how to prepare our interview answers pls
Bro I really wanted to know if math further math and psychology is good enough for finance banking and other business related field please give me some help on this because I am really struggle now because they are not even related at all
Hi so im doing Business management Hsc and after that im doing Economics and finance Msc, is this good in terms of related subject for this career path?
I chose very hard a levels as I was told to at school and messed them up, I wish I had chosen 1 or 2 hard ones and 1 that I liked. My biggest regret of my life.
Varies depending on your situation i.e. level of experience aka how good your CV looks. Finished recording a few videos today touching on everything CFA. Keep an eye out for them being released soon!
To be honest this video had me worried at first I wasn’t studying the right stuff when I first clicked I was like well if mine are wrong I’m in a bad place because I can’t change (maths,chemistry, business, IFS level 3 finance) 😂😂
Sorry I do not get why bother with youtube for this? I understand most I bankers etc get burned out after 2-3 years as analyst and some leave to other careers or stay 4-5 years for associate then leave. However, why not do another business or set up a VC/PE company or move to a hedge fund etc? Seems more productive than sat there talking about these subjects?
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Im about to do my gcses and when i was applying to my sixth form I chose math business and biology. Are these options good for banking?
Hi afzal. I have A-level grades: ACC in Accounting, mathematics and French(in that order). I'm about to start studying BSC computer science at University of east anglia. I have a ton of work experience in investment banking such as insight days, virtual internships etc. Would it be wise for me to apply for spring weeks?
Only recently stumbled upon this channel, but my god have I been looking for content as specific as this. Absolutely loving the relevant content! Would it be possible to give advice specifically on video interviews? I feel as though many students struggle with this rather new assessment format, in particular the time limited answers! Massive thanks
Hey, happy you are finding the content useful. Will do a video on video interviews in the next few weeks 👍🏼
What was your biggest mistake while in university towards you working in investment finance?
Summary:
- grades matter more than subject choice
Hey Afzal, universities here in Germany nowadays tend to discredit the investment banking and consulting scene. Their proclaimed reason is that those 2 divisions will be replaced by IT. What’s your view on this ? Is IB still as admirable as it was 20 years ago?
Deniz WORLDOFBB you will make more money and become more successful in IB in comparison to IT, without a doubt, but the work hours can get brutal
Investment banking will never disappear because there is a physiological part of investing that algorithms can’t calculate
Thanks, for taking the time to make this video. Really appreciate it.
Thanks for watching and subcribing!
just found your channel and i love it
Ah thanks! :)
I completely agree - one of the cutoffs are grades, you need them but they aren't everything
Well said!
These videos are the highlight of my Wednesdays😄
Comments like this make my day! Thanks!
I would love to become an Investment Banker.... Thanks for your videos.... You are really helpful to my upcoming success.....
Cheers
So your saying I can do A level Maths, Business and Religious Studies and I can get a finance degree and get in to Investment banking?
Appreciate all the help on the topic
My pleasure! :)
Hi Afzal, thanks for your videos. Really helped me prepare for interviews and landed me 2 bulge bracket offers! Now I’m curious as to how to convert Spring Weeks into Summers. Please do a video on this!
Hi Azfal! I got one simple question whose answer I think could help a lot of students like me to find their professional path: When you first started doing applications for the investment banking world, were you really interested in the financial sector? Or you were attracted to the shiny things surrounding it and knew that the salaries were high, making it possible for you to pursue your own business once you earned and learned more? To summarise, have you ever seen the financial sector as a workplace for your entire life or did you just know that it was a stepping stone for future projects? Also I want to know how genuine was your REAL PASSION for the sector. Because I am not sure if what moves me is the right motivator.
Great question! Will provide a detailed answer asap. Just finished gymming 👍🏼
@@AfzalHussein Thanks, don't forget about it please ahah
SOLOTRAP he forgot
Hi Afzal. Loving your videos they’re very beneficial. Currently i’m a sixth former and I understand that usually people enter investment banking as an ‘investment’ (no pun intended) and so they can leave with the experience and money available. Do you believe this is a good option to do? Or do you think maybe I should go into accountancy where it has less hours. Is it hard to build your way up in accountancy?
Hey, thanks! I would recommend you to speak to as many people (use LinkedIn) in both (and other fields) to find out what they say and hear their experiences. Don't worry about what sounds great or not so great. You need to pursue a career you find interesting, are 'suited' to and can learn from. You have time on your side so my advice would be to research as much as possible (start NOW) and you'll naturally be ahead of your peers when it matters most i.e. during university when you're applying to internships, etc. Have an open mind and ask yourself what you think you're good at, what you want to do as a career eventually and how hard you are willing to work to achieve the goals you set yourself. Hope that helps! :)
Thank you, Mr. Afzal for your passionate attitude to encourage others such as myself into the world of business and finance.
I'm going for Economics, Accounting and PE. I really enjoy economics and pe and I've heard accounting isn't too hard. Before watching this I was stressed out because I didn't choose maths. Thanks
I've decided that I'm going to choose Maths and Economics for my A levels but I still cant decide on the last subject to choose and i do want a career in investment banking or the financial and marketing sector. But a lot of people have different opinions on which would be a good subject to pick. What do you think would be the best choice out of spanish geography business or computer science?
Thanks
I think geography is a good one to do I'm going with that
Thanks for recommending me to watch this video on another video comment section. Very very helpful thank you
Just enjoy your A-levels, and think hard about which one you drop
A great video ! Thank you for all the information
Could you make a video on value of masters degrees in the field please
Added to the list. Thanks for the suggestion!
Dear Afzal, first of all thank you for your videos, I enjoy watching them and they have been quite helpful. Regarding this video, do you know if firms, specifically investments banks take into account that some subjects like maths or physics are harder or more time intensive than others.
Hi Afzal,
I was struggling to find this information anywhere, but how much do you exactly get paid for summer internships at Investment banks (for analysts)?
I slapped ur momma I went to lse and the person I shadowed went to Goldman. I believe she said she got £800 for 2 weeks
Very nice video. Thanks!
I tool BTEC and I got DD*D* Business and IT. I applied for business management University of surrey. Is there a good chance for me?
Hi olamide. My A-level grades are ACC with the grade C being in Accounting. I'm going to university of east anglia to study bsc computer science. In your honest opinion, do I have a chance at getting a spring week or an ibd job?
Thank you for this video it was helpful.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching :)
I managed to get a place at a target university however my a level grades are still ABB, is investment banking a realistic goal?
How hard was it for you to get in Goldman Sachs
so is investment banking not haram then?
I like your videos alot , thanks
Thanks for the comment and for watching! :)
Is it worth doing external finace qualifications while doing a levels?
Can you please do a video on how to tackle these new hirevue digital interviews which includes numerical analysis, replying to emails and also recording answers to interview question? they made it really hard now.
I dont even know how to answer these hirevue questions also -could you please tell us how to prepare our interview answers pls
Bro I really wanted to know if math further math and psychology is good enough for finance banking and other business related field please give me some help on this because I am really struggle now because they are not even related at all
Hi so im doing Business management Hsc and after that im doing Economics and finance Msc, is this good in terms of related subject for this career path?
How about btec Law, finance and business Level 3
Very helpful video!!👌
My pleasure!
I chose very hard a levels as I was told to at school and messed them up, I wish I had chosen 1 or 2 hard ones and 1 that I liked. My biggest regret of my life.
How would you weight a postgraduate degree (MSc) vs work experience? I'm in a position where I can only choose one.
What's the work experience?
@@AfzalHussein It's an internship with the possibility of a full time role after 6 months.
Wednesday it's just an waiting time for Afzal's notification to pop on
You're too kind! Thank you for watching! :)
Sir can you please suggest some books that can help students to achieve their goals
Did you do a placement year?
What about if u do btec business level 3 extended diploma
Hello sir,can you please give any suggestions for getting into IB from INDIA
Quite useful! Greetings from Peru
Great video
Good video bro.
Also I really liked your video:)
Thanks!
nice video!
Thanks, Harry!
Do u have to go to uni to get a finance job
id say yes but it could be possible if you network like a psycho or know some important people. best just to go to uni imo
nicholas cheers
Love from India sir....Can u make a video on quantitative finance ...
what do you think about financial engineering major ?
don’t have majors in the uk lol
How much impact does CFA chartholder have ??
Varies depending on your situation i.e. level of experience aka how good your CV looks. Finished recording a few videos today touching on everything CFA. Keep an eye out for them being released soon!
@@AfzalHussein thanks bro
Very helpfull
Thanks!
To be honest this video had me worried at first I wasn’t studying the right stuff when I first clicked I was like well if mine are wrong I’m in a bad place because I can’t change (maths,chemistry, business, IFS level 3 finance) 😂😂
Hahah!
Afzal Hussein good honest video again 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you! That means a lot :)
yes mate
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Goooooddddddd
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Sir I am a big fan, Can you help me building a better future
Sorry I do not get why bother with youtube for this? I understand most I bankers etc get burned out after 2-3 years as analyst and some leave to other careers or stay 4-5 years for associate then leave. However, why not do another business or set up a VC/PE company or move to a hedge fund etc? Seems more productive than sat there talking about these subjects?
Great video Afzal, i sent you a dm on instagram with a few questions i was hoping you could answer!
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Hiya in for the giveaway