advanced education

[nicocamb]

Hello everyone, I come from France.
I consider starting a phd program in applied maths at my university but I am a bit worried that it would delay too much my beginning in the financial industry. I'd like to pursue a career in IBD.
So I wondered if getting a phd in quantitative stuff allowed you to bypass the analyst and associate parts. Is it possible to start as director at a top tier investment bank?
Thanks for your answers and sorry if I made some English mistakes

 

[mfegrad]

Probably not possible to skip associate without work experience, nor should you want to.

Applied math or quant degree isn't necessary for ibd.

Your english is just fine

 

[Yike Lu]

IBD is more about people skills than math.