How do I become an investment banker?

Question

Hi, I'm a Filipino who recently graduated from a local university in Cebu. I know I don't belong exactly to a world class school but I badly want to try out investment banking. So I'm posting these questions to anyone who's willing to help me out.

- What do I do exactly to reach my goal?

-Where can I get a good MBA program recognized internationally here in Asia?

-Are there any investment banks here in the Philippines? And how can I get in?

I'm already a CPA but I know i've got a very long way to go to reach my goals. But please do help me out! Thanks a lot guys!

Answer 1

I think you have to be able to tell lies very well.

Answer 2

You can get started from your home country. The Philippines is one of those regions where many investors are looking into for expansion, investments, and cheap labor. Many of these companies are looking for partner companies not necessarily investing them selves abroad.You can create a link between the companies in the Philippines and the foreign investor. You can also contact venture capitalist, private equity fund manger, hedge fund manger, and ask them what kind of ventures are they interested. This way you will be creating a portfolio and a name.

You can also manage your personal investment account to the point that it becomes interesting for other investors to trust you their money. Most people will tell you that you need a lot of degrees to make a lot of money. The truth is that you need results. I met a philosophy major who managed more than $2 million dollars.

Results speak for them self.