Pursuing this Job? Let's flip a coin....
I updated my resume and sent it on to that headhunter (I help interns edit their resumes all the time - I forgot what a pain in the ass it is!!!). The guy who is hiring lives in London, but his wife's family is in Radnor - so it looks like I'm interviewing next week. This seems to be moving very quickly.
I don't remember what I already wrote about this company, but it is a London-based independent (that means they don't have investment banking relationships and can claim to have unbiased research) research shop. They cater to European clients, but focus on domestic (US) names. It's a very interesting business model. They are trying to get a leg-up on the bulge bracket firms that follow these stocks out of the NY and have a harder time servicing the large European accounts. So, they need someone on each side of the pond to pull that off. You need someone in London to service the clients, but its easier to access management teams and attend Analyst days and conferences, if you are based on the East Coast..... hope this makes sense.....
The head-hunter asked what I make currently and I cranked the number up by 25K. He didn't bat an eyelash and said they are willing to pay for an experienced candidate. Hmmm -- more money is always nice. But is it worth job hopping? This is a small firm with less name recognition than where I currently work. I'm not giving it any serious thought right now, at least not until I meet this guy.
the positives: European travel and more money are two nice draws..... I would work the first three months in London and be required to make periodic trips to visit with clients.
The negatives: I like the team I work with now. I would be working inter-continental, which sounds like a royal pain. My current boss is in DC that is already an obstacle at times. There's also less bonus upside, since my current bonus is loosely tied to investment banking deals and next year is looking to be a big one....
Hey, there's always a chance I could use this to get a pay-bump where I currently work - that would be phenomenal. It's an interesting situation. Stay tuned!!!
