<p>I’m a prospective math and/or economics major looking to head to NYC after getting my B.A.</p>
<p>I’ve always dreamed of working in the financial district but I have concerns with the quality of life for young men in finance. I would not last long in a field such as investment banking even if I do manage to break in. I need a livable lifestyle that provides me with enough money to be reasonably comfortable straight out of college or soon after college but leaves me with enough time for a social life (meeting friends, going on dates, clubbing, sightseeing, LIVING, not to mention gratuitous amounts of sex). </p>
<p>Any suggestions? I just want suggestions of things I should look into, really.</p>
<p>I’d take a look at private wealth…could be a good match and much more reasonable hours than most finance (although still above 40 to be sure)</p>
<p>Aside from that there are tons of analyst positions at varying financial offices and many of them put in very reasonable hours and will utilize your academic background. Check around.</p>
<p>Could you expand on jobs in Private Wealth? What does one do in these positions? The difficulty of landing a position in this field? Thanks.</p>
<p>I currently have a BA in Econ and I’m looking at possible jobs in finance that would be more likely for me to obtain (obviously not getting into Banking anytime soon with my credentials).</p>
<p>Private wealth management consists of banking/investment services for wealthy individuals and families.</p>
<p>All of the big banking firms have private wealth divisions. The jobs are by no means easy to land but definitely easier than investment banking. I interned in private wealth for a large bank and worked as an analyst.</p>
<p>There are two main roles in private wealth…client relationship and investment management. Sometimes these are distinct careers within the office, sometimes people serve in both capacities. The former is what you’d expect, dealing with clients, attempting to fulfill their needs, manage their portfolios etc etc. while the other side is more traditional finance, investment/economic analysis, risk structuring, product development etc.</p>
<p>For the sex you need to be an ibanker…j/k. Back office does not have to be a dig. There are relatively well paying support jobs at banks that make many a nice living and afford them a nice quality of life.</p>