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I agree that my resume is too long and contains extraneous information. I have always been interested in applied math and only recently (the past year) a professor of mine sparked my interest in Financial Mathematics while discussing the 'Brownian Model of Financial Markets' - I want to apply my knowledge to models like this. I agree that without a course in Finance, I am lacking a severe amount of background information. Another pro to taking a 1 year masters program before I apply to quant fin would be to allow myself an extra year to understand more about finance, and better understand my own interests (which are clearly lacking).

I know that since the financial crisis, the financial sector is under more scrutiny than ever. As a result, strict regulations of bonuses for staff at banks were enforced, and bankers were receiving much less in immediate cash. Given that the crisis was caused by banks, governments deemed it appropriate to enforce annual taxes on banks. I also understand that the banking system is safer now; investment and retail must be dissociated. Also, the level of protection has essentially doubled.

I appreciate your response. But would you mind responding to my original question: will taking a 1 year masters program in Applied Math be wise?

Thank you.

<blockquote data-quote="Ryan Shrott" data-source="post: 139320" data-attributes="member: 27133">I agree that my resume is too long and contains extraneous information. I have always been interested in applied math and only recently (the past year) a professor of mine sparked my interest in Financial Mathematics while discussing the &#039;Brownian Model of Financial Markets&#039; - I want to apply my knowledge to models like this. I agree that without a course in Finance, I am lacking a severe amount of background information. Another pro to taking a 1 year masters program before I apply to quant fin would be to allow myself an extra year to understand more about finance, and better understand my own interests (which are clearly lacking). I know that since the financial crisis, the financial sector is under more scrutiny than ever. As a result, strict regulations of bonuses for staff at banks were enforced, and bankers were receiving much less in immediate cash. Given that the crisis was caused by banks, governments deemed it appropriate to enforce annual taxes on banks. I also understand that the banking system is safer now; investment and retail must be dissociated. Also, the level of protection has essentially doubled. I appreciate your response. But would you mind responding to my original question: will taking a 1 year masters program in Applied Math be wise? Thank you.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Ryan Shrott, post: 139320, member: 27133"] I agree that my resume is too long and contains extraneous information. I have always been interested in applied math and only recently (the past year) a professor of mine sparked my interest in Financial Mathematics while discussing the 'Brownian Model of Financial Markets' - I want to apply my knowledge to models like this. I agree that without a course in Finance, I am lacking a severe amount of background information. Another pro to taking a 1 year masters program before I apply to quant fin would be to allow myself an extra year to understand more about finance, and better understand my own interests (which are clearly lacking). I know that since the financial crisis, the financial sector is under more scrutiny than ever. As a result, strict regulations of bonuses for staff at banks were enforced, and bankers were receiving much less in immediate cash. Given that the crisis was caused by banks, governments deemed it appropriate to enforce annual taxes on banks. I also understand that the banking system is safer now; investment and retail must be dissociated. Also, the level of protection has essentially doubled. I appreciate your response. But would you mind responding to my original question: will taking a 1 year masters program in Applied Math be wise? Thank you. [/QUOTE]

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