u/Automatic-Reserve738

Hey everyone! I've been using Python for finance tasks and I'm looking to build more projects that can speed up my workflow .mainly around valuation and analysis.

I've already built a beta calculator that pulls any stock's beta, so I'm comfortable with the basics. Would love some project ideas or recommendations from anyone who's gone down this path ,what's actually saved you time?

Hey everyone, looking for some guidance here.

Background:

• MSc in Business & Management from the UK (2024)
• Post-graduate programme in Accounting & Auditing from KPMG India

What I've built so far:

• Learned financial modelling
• Developed a deep focus on the Indian FMCG sector
• Built valuation reports and full equity research reports on FMCG companies
• Written 25+ case studies on the FMCG sector (with AI assistance)

The problem: No prior work experience, and I'm not getting any callbacks despite all of the above.

I'm targeting sell-side equity research roles, specifically in FMCG coverage.

Is my profile just too weak without experience? Should I be approaching this differently — cold emailing analysts, posting research publicly on LinkedIn, or something else entirely? Would love to hear from anyone who's broken in without a traditional finance background or internships.

Any honest feedback appreciated. 🙏

Hey everyone, looking for some guidance here.

Background:

• MSc in Business & Management from the UK (2024)
• Post-graduate programme in Accounting & Auditing from KPMG India

What I've built so far:

• Learned financial modelling
• Developed a deep focus on the Indian FMCG sector
• Built valuation reports and full equity research reports on FMCG companies
• Written 25+ case studies on the FMCG sector (with AI assistance)

The problem: No prior work experience, and I'm not getting any callbacks despite all of the above.

I'm targeting sell-side equity research roles, specifically in FMCG coverage.

Is my profile just too weak without experience? Should I be approaching this differently — cold emailing analysts, posting research publicly on LinkedIn, or something else entirely? Would love to hear from anyone who's broken in without a traditional finance background or internships.

Any honest feedback appreciated. 🙏

Hey everyone, looking for some guidance here.

Background:

• MSc in Business & Management from the UK (2024)
• Post-graduate programme in Accounting & Auditing from KPMG India

What I've built so far:

• Learned financial modelling
• Developed a deep focus on the Indian FMCG sector
• Built valuation reports and full equity research reports on FMCG companies
• Written 25+ case studies on the FMCG sector (with AI assistance)

The problem: No prior work experience, and I'm not getting any callbacks despite all of the above.

I'm targeting sell-side equity research roles, specifically in FMCG coverage.

Is my profile just too weak without experience? Should I be approaching this differently — cold emailing analysts, posting research publicly on LinkedIn, or something else entirely? Would love to hear from anyone who's broken in without a traditional finance background or internships.

Any honest feedback appreciated. 🙏