Can I work in an Investment Bank if I'm terrible at mathematics?

Question

Can I work in an Investment Bank if I'm terrible at mathematics?

Answer 1

Yes you can, that's why God invented calculators.

Just as long as your good in all your other academic subjects and speak well, you can get by.

Answer 2

Better still . You could become a politician. Innumeracy is an essential qualification for a politician.

Answer 3

i dont think so

Answer 4

ask Nick Leeson!

Answer 5

Depending on your chosen department, be informed that prognosis and summations in banking are a result of some complex equations. You may not exactly require equations to function in full capacity in a bank but as a pre-requisite, your employer requires that you can imbibe the synoptic thinking of a mathematician as this can enhance your adaptability at training.

On the other hand non-numerate departments such as personnel and  the legal departments may not require a good grade in mathematics.

Answer 6

this is a silly question. of course you CAN'T. its like asking...can i be a biologist if i'm bad at science.....duhhh

Answer 7

No you cant

Answer 8

do you have any sort of interest in the field? have you tried your hand at trading? were you any good?

depending on those answers and the availability of proof, it's quite possible you could land a position and receive whatever training they deem necessary.

Answer 9

well just make sure you are on the counter when i come in to make a large withdrawal

ps do you tend to count over? or under?

Answer 10

Yes you can.  Assuming you want to be a broker, the only requirement is salesmanship.

If you can put the numbers on the board, the bosses will gladly add them up for you.