My statement of purpose for MS Finance, please advise if any cahnges are required

I have been part of one of the world most trusted and biggest Investment Bank, for the last five years, over the years there have been multiple challenges I have faced and overcome, I have grown hierarchy to a managerial role where I manage few of the most desired teams.



I have been part of the reconciliations team for Three years where we were involved in reconciliation of Stock and Cash accounts for the bank, this is the area, which gave me a exposure to the different types of financial instruments we use. However, the Reconciliation work is not as exiting as dealing with those financial instruments directly, but the exposure that was provided was helpful in understanding and determining the future course of my career.



My next role was to manage the Equities Settlements team and Fixed income Pre-match teams for the / Market. This role required me to work closely with the traders and their assistants, who helped me, to understand much of what I know about the functioning of the financial instruments.



Over the last two years, we have seen what the complex financial products can do to the global economy and this has instilled more desire in me to learn more about the structure of the products. I like many others feel the need for more responsible form of banking from all the participants.



The last five years has definitely left a lasting impression on me. I have developed not only to manage my teams but also part of the financial planning committee for my department I have learnt how to manage the budget and the business that should continue to run every day. I have also been part of the risk and controls team, which has sharpened my skills in identifying risks in my business and bringing about a positive change. In my experience with the firm, I have also been part of many projects that have resulted in multiple cost saves for the firm and as part of the projects, I have learned to organize and structure the business to ensure seamless implementation and continuous improvements.



At this point post many successes I feel there is a need for me to take up more challenging tasks and hence I feel a master’s degree would add value to me. A Masters in Finance would add and contribute to my short term and long term goals. My Short-term and long-term goals are to work in the financial industry as a front office trader or as a client representative helping the company in growing and maximizing its capital value in a responsible and ethical way.



My knowledge of statistics and strong mathematics would be a boon. The most important attribute that I would bring is my resource management skills, product and project management ability. This I believe will help in learning and applying the theory into practical use in much more effective way and contribute to the overall classroom experience.