Comments on: From Nuclear Submarines to Investment Banking: How to Make the Leap from the Military to Finance

By: Transitioning Military

Transitioning Military — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 17:12:37 +0000

Do you have any anecdotes of military to IB transitions which also included that person continuing in the military reserves? There certainly are disadvantages of doing so, but do you have any opinions on whether or not it is even feasible?

By: M&I - Nicole

M&I - Nicole — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:29:19 +0000

In reply to VSI. Yes it is not easy; I'll leave the answer to readers!

By: VSI

VSI — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 18:40:07 +0000

What’s the scope for a military veteran – with seven years of military service and pursuing MBA from University of British Columbia- to enter in the investment banking Industry in Canada. This article reflects that it’s not going to be an easy ride. https://mergersandinquisitions.com/investment-banking-canada/

By: zubair@Finance Homework Help

zubair@Finance Homework Help — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 06:25:00 +0000

I believe Finance involves risk of money whereas military involves risk of death. Both involve risks.

By: Willhelm Tell

Willhelm Tell — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:58:29 +0000

Hi everyone!
I will begin with a Bachlelor in Banking&Finance at a target-uni in Switzerland next September, I will degree in 2016. Afterwards I want to work in I-Banking. As you might know, in my Country it is mandatory to go for about one years to the army unless you re not healthy enough. If you dont go, you have to pay 3% of your net-income until you are 30. So if I would do army after my Bachelor, I will be 22. Do you consider this too old for breaking into a Full-Time Position as an Analyst? And are there any Advantages (in the U.S) if I ve been in the (swiss)army (leadership skills, etc…)?`
All the best,
Willhelm Tell

By: M&I - Nicole

M&I - Nicole — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:02:15 +0000

In reply to Sun. Yes having that experience on your CV will be useful

By: Sun

Sun — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:06:42 +0000

I have been in the military for the past 2 years as my country requires compulsory military service.
before that I had 3 years experience in big 4 audit.

I’m beginning to work on my resume again to move to banking and I am stuck as to whether the military experience should be placed above my big 4 experience (due to chronological order) or whether I should be putting miltary experience out of my
“work experience” section and put it elsewhere.

I mainly ask because my military experience doesn’t have any direct experience related to banking and finance.

rather, what I can emphasize is character development.
since it’s compulsory military experience rather than enlisted, as in the US/UK army, there is rather less that I could emphasize. I was given the role I was given, rather than choosing what I did here in the army.
hence it can’t be related to the field I’m trying to pursue.

do you still think it should be listed above my big 4 experience on my CV?

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:38:07 +0000

Your ability to get a degree of any kind while in the Army (or any branch for that matter) will be very job and school dependent. Some jobs are very scheduled and you’re released at a given time every day. My job was quite the opposite. Some days you’re done at lunch, some days at 7 or 8. Factor in field time and deployments and it’s an uphill battle. Add to that the course schedules and it’s not very feasible. Online degrees may work for you, but I prefer to be in the classroom and have face time with the instructor.

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:48:47 +0000

In reply to Dominik. It would be very difficult because the military is really more than a full-time job. Maybe online classes, but even a part-time program would be tough.

By: Dominik

Dominik — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:50:03 +0000

Can you get a finance degree while you are in the military?