Candidate:

Mr. Analyst

About Me:

Over 6 years of experience in the investment research space, focused on economics and fixed income markets and transitioned recently into a fixed income trading role covering the sub-Saharan Africa markets. my goal for my MBA programme is to develop my leadership and managerial skills and deepen my understanding of financial markets and concepts.

Schools:

Target School: USC Marshall

Considering: Chicago Booth

See More Profiles For: USC Marshall

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Ghana

Undergrad Major: Economics & Information Studies

GPA: 2.89

GRE: 319

Age: 28, Ethnicity: Black or African American

Extracurriculars: Volunteer, Mentorship programme for high school students

Work History:

Title: Emerging Markets Rates Trader

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 1 mos

Title: Head of Investment Research

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 7 mos

Big Life Wins:

– Bagged first managerial role within my 3rd year out of school
– Consulted for an asset management company with more than USD2 billion in AUM
– Started the investment research desk for a boutique IB firm

Post MBA Goal:

I plan to leverage my research and data analysis, communication and presentation skillsets to build a successful career in a top investment bank, preferably in the global markets sales and trading or in asset management