u/Super_Chemistry5711

Hi all!

I am at the stage where I will be choosing my career trajectory soon. If I enter university, I would like it to be either finance or CS related, or both.

I have a few questions regarding the finance industry in sg, and it will mean a lot to me if I can get some answers to clear up some of the doubts i have.

May I ask:

1)What types of (high earning) finance jobs are out there?

2)In your work, is it mostly just writing reports and giving presentations?

3)Is the intellectually stimulating, or mostly menial?

4)What kind of knowledge do you need?

5)Is technical knowledge or experience more important?

6)Did you put into use the knowledge you learned in university?

7)In order to do well, does one need vigorous technical know how?

8)Is having connections especially important in this industry? (as compared to say tech)

9)What degree/major to take if I want to get into finance? Am I expected to spam internships in uni?

10)How is the future outlook of the finance industry?(my impression is that it is doing relatively well and only getting better, but feel free to correct me)

11)Is there a big difference between working in MNC vs SME? if so whats the differences?

12)How is the work culture? Do finance jobs have worse office politics?

13)possibility for overseas transfer?

And lastly, how easy is it to transition to finance as a :

1)CS grad

2)mid career software engineer? (If i ever go into swe but want to transition)

Has any CS grads here successfully got into finance after graduating?

So yeah, it will be great if anyone can answer any of my questions. I am in quite a dilemma in the moment actually, as I am very passionate for CS, but at the same time I am told finance has better career prospects.

To compromise, I am kind of considering studying both to a certain degree in uni(but not sure if this is a good idea tbh). Based on my research I have this impression that finance in Singapore has one of the better career outlooks.

Thanks in advance!

Hi, I have finished JC and National service. By right, the next step would be to go to local Uni( Offered CS + scholarship)....

The problem is, I think I would much rather work instead of going back to school, if given the opportunity.

I would like to work a tech job if possible, as I am passionate in tech.

Below is credentials that I have:

CCNA certificate

Linux+ certificate

Ive done a lot of python DSA leetcode questions, include hard rated ones.

Ive once built my own apps using React.JS , FastAPI, postman etc. (both frontend and backend)

Ive done a lot of home networking as well, including configuration of basic tech equipment.

I have some limited experience with AWS cloud, its mostly serving for my own small experimental projects.

I read system design books and computer security stuff when Im free, so I know the basic concepts of those too.

Ive done data analysis projects before as well with help of python libraries.

With these credentials, is it possible to get a job? If you work in this sector, would you be able to advise me, I would appreciate it a lot.

Thanks :)