Story #18
Originally from: India
Undergraduate degree/ major: Bachelor in Financial Markets
University and Country: Mumbai University, India
Started working since: Oct 2015
Currently based in: India
First and current job: Operation Analyst
Q: How did you decide on your undergraduate course of study?
A: There was always a keen to learn about financial markets and pursuing this course provided best opportunity to grow in further knowledge.
Q: In retrospect, what did you think were the most useful lessons/ skills/ knowledge you'd gained from your undergraduate education?
A: Knowledge on Global markets and different products traded in markets, how they function, etc.
Q: What are some additional areas you wish your undergraduate education could have covered?
A: Education was covered up to the mark however detailed knowledge in few of the topics would have been more useful.
Q: Briefly describe your current job scope.
A: Working in the legal and compliance department where we monitor trading activity of the traders and client who are not trying to spoof the price of the security by manipulating the markets and placing false orders thereby creating artificial demand and supply of security to gain profits.
Q: How has your undergraduate education influenced your career choice?
A: It has influenced greatly as all the work has been related to Financial Markets and the knowledge gained during under graduation has eased in understanding the work in corporate world.
Q: To what extent is your current job related to your undergraduate course of study?
A: Totally related - I acquired the skills required to perform the job through my undergraduate education/ The course was a pre-requisite for my job.
Q: What is one competitive advantage your university offers? (From your perspective)
A: Various courses in various fields.
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