Opportunities for Engineers in BFSI

Swarandeep Singh

NSIT IT Batch of 2011

30th October 2013

What to expect from this presentation

Career Selection

Questions for Self Introspection

Sub Domains within BFSI for Engineers

Relevant Skill Set for BFSI

Online Job Search Strategy

Tools for Job Hunting

Motivational Video

Career Selection

1. Look at your personal long term plans

2. Career Planning v/s Job Planning

3. Talk to alums working in companies for type of work, work profile etc

4. Being selective in company selection

5. Attend PPT; stay back; ask questions (Campus)

6. Find out selection procedure

7. Find out what is looked for in a candidate

8. Prepare accordingly

Questions for Self Introspection

Why should the company hire me if I do not have the required skill set?

What do you have to offer that the world is ready to pay for?

How will you signal this to employers?

What jobs fit in your career path?

Sub Domains in BFSI for Engineers

Financial Technologies (Software Development)

Quantitative Finance / Quantitative Strategies

Financial Analytics

Research Analyst / Financial Analyst

Financial Consulting

Investment Banking

Relevant Skill Set for BFSI

Affinity for Mathematics and Numbers

Analytical Skills and Logic

Right Attitude: Most important skill you need

Excel proficiency and basic knowledge of financial modelling

Good Communication Skills

Confidence

Know the company and profile being offered

Current Affairs pertaining to Financial Markets, Macro Economy

Online Job Search Strategy Shortlist profiles that fit in your career path

Develop an exhaustive list of companies that offer work profiles in your domain of interest

Join FB Groups, Yahoo Groups, Job Portals

Network and connect with alumni to know about vacancies and request for referral

While you request for referral give your

a) Introduction (Who you are)

b) Current Profile (What do you do currently)

c) How the vacancy fits your career goals (Relevance)

Tools for Job Hunting

One page ; Tailor Made Resume

Cover Letter

Learn Relevant Skills/Do Relevant Certifications

Read Wall Street themed Movies & Books

Bring weightage to your resume

Use appropriate key words & tag it on your profile

Motivational Video