Studied in UK and Work in Top Tier Bank in Mideast

Hi All,

I am new to this forum so pls pardon me being pushy in questions

I am applying currently to the HSMP scheme. I work now in a major American bank in the Mideast as Trader. I have an MBA from a Major redbrick Uni in UK and came back to Mideast in end of 2005 and working since then. My total experience is 4 years. Now I am thinking to go back to UK as an HSMP this time. I have three major questions:

1- With 2 yrs experience in top tier Investment Bank in Mideast another 2 yrs as a financial analyst + UK MBA, What are my chances in getting a job in UK in Investment Banking?

2- If my chances are good in being placed in a suitable job, do i need to resign and come to UK ??? or search from here ??

3- I have the option to apply to Canada Immigration where you have your indefinite leave since day one and you can be naturalised whithin 3 yrs instead of UK 6 yrs. What do you is the best option.

Hope to hear your replies frds, your answers are highly appreciated.

Very Best ,

Mideast Banker

Hi Folks,

I am still waiting for your replies...... your feedback is much awaited....

Your questions would be better answered by ibtalk.com

http://www.ibtalk.com/forum/

Best of luck!

And as for the UK versus Canada option - if you've not started the application process for Canada, you should be aware that there is a substantial delay before that process is completed (at which point you could emigrate). HSMP tends to move much more quickly, even though the ILR option does not kick in for five years. You may, however, want to evaluate your professional options in both countries before moving; somehow one doesn't think of Canada as a banking centre to the same extent that one would do with London. AG

Thanks Ball, I registered in the Forum as per your advise, it seems very interesting .

Thanks Gordon, True London is the perferred destination for Investment Banker... I will try to know the career prospects in Canada to have a lore
informed decision .

Any More replies on the topic are mor than welcome...

There are a plenty of jobs in IB in UK. Given your experience - you should not have any problem in getting one. A number of Banks (I am joining one of these) have EMEA - East Europe, Middle East and Africa as their focus areas for growth - you can leverage your experience, thus.

But ultimately it ur call. The answer regarding Canada/UK has been adressed already.

regards,