Mapping of Master Programs to Career Type

[ime]

Hi guys, as read from this forum and various internet sources, a MFE program is meant for one to pursue a quant position in investment banks/trading firms. An MBA would b most "natural" if one wants to pursue an investment banking/corporate finance path. A Master in Finance would be more suitable if one wants to get in investment research.

So, my question is, if I wish to pursue a career in Trading, say joining S&T dep of an investment bank or market making firms or quant trading firms, would MFE be a good choice?

Thanks in advance

 

[roni]

As far as I know, a good number of MFE students end up in the various trading roles.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

"Trading" is used very loosely and dangerously by some people here. What are those roles exactly? Do you make/book/clear trades? Are you working in a trading desk as support roles?
It will always a big mistake to think anyone out of school with no prior experience will be put in a position to make trading decisions involving millions of dollars. Most people will NEVER get to be in that position, MFE or not.

 

[ime]

Thanks for your reply, Andy. Yup, I am aware that fresh starters can hardly be the "real" trader, except for some Dutch market making firms which push trainees to trade after 2-3 months of training.

So, say one is an MFE grad from a reputable college, is his chance to be admitted to the Sales & Trading analyst program on par/better than/not as good as those Finance graduates from similar colleges?