Opportunities for Engineers in BFSI

1. Opportunities for Engineers in
BFSI
Swarandeep Singh
NSIT IT Batch of 2011
30th October 2013

2. What to expect from this
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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

3. Career Selection
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Look at your personal long term plans
Career Planning v/s Job Planning
Talk to alums working in companies for type of
work, work profile etc
Being selective in company selection
Attend PPT; stay back; ask questions (Campus)
Find out selection procedure
Find out what is looked for in a candidate
Prepare accordingly

4. Questions for Self Introspection
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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?

5. Sub Domains in BFSI for Engineers
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Financial Technologies (Software Development)
Quantitative Finance / Quantitative Strategies
Financial Analytics
Research Analyst / Financial Analyst
Financial Consulting
Investment Banking

6. Relevant Skill Set for BFSI
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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

7. 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)
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8. Tools for Job Hunting
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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

9. Motivational Video