No IIT or IIM degree or any fancy finance MBA in his kitty, and yet this fresh college graduate has landed a job opportunity most can only dream of—a quant trader role that came with a salary of Rs 1 crore! Taking to the Indian Flex subreddit, the techie shared his journey from being an average student at a tier 3 engineering college to landing one of the most coveted positions in the finance world.
Academic Struggles and Strategic Choices
This young achiever pursued electrical engineering from a relatively unknown, tier-3 engineering college. He didn’t boast a high GPA or any top-tier academic credentials. In fact, his early academic journey was marked by average performance and even a couple of backlogs. After not getting into computer science through JEE, he strategically opted for electrical engineering, as it still offered access to analytical and computational subjects. Despite the setbacks, he pushed through with determination.
Deep Interest in Finance Sparked Early
His fascination with finance began in his teenage years. While others around him might have been unaware of the world of trading and markets, he found himself increasingly curious about how money moves, how deals are structured, and what drives financial markets. Though he wasn’t in a conventional finance program, his hunger to understand this world only grew stronger with time.
From Campus Placement to Turning Point
He initially secured a decent job offer from a multinational company through campus placements, with a salary of around Rs 7.5 lakh per year. The offer was set to begin the very next day, but he made a bold decision—he declined it. His heart was set on quantitative finance. He wasn't looking for stability; he was chasing passion.
Hundreds of Rejections, One Breakthrough
Over the months, he applied to more than 300 internships, often hearing nothing back or receiving rejections. Undeterred, he taught himself skills like financial modeling and company valuation and worked on personal finance projects. Eventually, he managed to land an internship in quant research, a pivotal opportunity that changed the trajectory of his life.
Landing the Dream Role
After working several part-time roles and facing hundreds of full-time job rejections, his persistence finally paid off. A London-based high-frequency trading firm offered him a full-time role with a total compensation exceeding Rs 1 crore—including Rs 72 lakh in-hand salary, a performance-based bonus, and profit-sharing.
No Privilege, Just Perseverance
Without industry contacts or elite credentials, what propelled him forward was a constant thirst to learn, the ability to bounce back from failure, and an unwavering belief in himself. His journey stands as a testament to how resilience, self-education, and passion can break through even the highest barriers.
Academic Struggles and Strategic Choices
This young achiever pursued electrical engineering from a relatively unknown, tier-3 engineering college. He didn’t boast a high GPA or any top-tier academic credentials. In fact, his early academic journey was marked by average performance and even a couple of backlogs. After not getting into computer science through JEE, he strategically opted for electrical engineering, as it still offered access to analytical and computational subjects. Despite the setbacks, he pushed through with determination.
Deep Interest in Finance Sparked Early
His fascination with finance began in his teenage years. While others around him might have been unaware of the world of trading and markets, he found himself increasingly curious about how money moves, how deals are structured, and what drives financial markets. Though he wasn’t in a conventional finance program, his hunger to understand this world only grew stronger with time.
From Campus Placement to Turning Point
He initially secured a decent job offer from a multinational company through campus placements, with a salary of around Rs 7.5 lakh per year. The offer was set to begin the very next day, but he made a bold decision—he declined it. His heart was set on quantitative finance. He wasn't looking for stability; he was chasing passion.
Hundreds of Rejections, One Breakthrough
Over the months, he applied to more than 300 internships, often hearing nothing back or receiving rejections. Undeterred, he taught himself skills like financial modeling and company valuation and worked on personal finance projects. Eventually, he managed to land an internship in quant research, a pivotal opportunity that changed the trajectory of his life.
Landing the Dream Role
After working several part-time roles and facing hundreds of full-time job rejections, his persistence finally paid off. A London-based high-frequency trading firm offered him a full-time role with a total compensation exceeding Rs 1 crore—including Rs 72 lakh in-hand salary, a performance-based bonus, and profit-sharing.
No Privilege, Just Perseverance
Without industry contacts or elite credentials, what propelled him forward was a constant thirst to learn, the ability to bounce back from failure, and an unwavering belief in himself. His journey stands as a testament to how resilience, self-education, and passion can break through even the highest barriers.
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