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Location: Chicago, IL
Experience: Entry-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
Conducting industry targeting projects. Extensive research. Helping to identify attractive investment opportunities. Financial analysis Working on consulting projects for portfolio companies.
Job Requirements
Must get CFA and MBA in order to continue after 3 years of analyst work is complete.
Uppers
For a finance major this job offers every aspect that you could possibly imagine; if you liked being a finance major. From financial statement analysis, to valuation, and research; this job offers great versatility and on going knowledge.
Downers
No downers
Lifestyle
Usual day starts at 7:00AM and ends at roughly 8:00PM. I truly love what I am doing, so I never feel like I am missing out on much. It also helps to have a great team to wrk with.
Compensation
I get the full range of benefits, with bonuses equating to roughly 80% of my salary, which is $58,000.
Advice to Jobseekers
Be ready to work.

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