http://www.hggc.com/team/j-steven-young

Thank you!

This is certainly interesting, though I wouldn’t say that you’d be considered higher level because there are other top athletes applying for such roles. I’d mention your experience and focus on the leadership and teamwork skills you learned there. Relevant finance experience is more important.

My first responsibility at the regional boutique is to call various investors and pitch an offering to them. Do you think this is normal at most regional boutiques? How would MMs and BBs view this kind of experience? Would I progress to financial modeling responsibilities eventually?

At least you know now!

It turns out my biggest regret in my life so far is that I did not attempt to cold contact firms in the United States one or two years sooner. After contacting a bunch of firms outside of NY, I’ve already received a few positive responses. This is only less than a week after I contacted them. Others may not be hiring right now but will contact me once the situation changes.

True. So far, I contacted more than 250 firms in NYC and oftentimes, my calls go to voice mail or there are no responses to my emails. I’m going to give it a week before I assume they are not hiring. There are thousands of other firms outside of NY so I am going to try those too. All it takes is 1 to say yes.

I think readers may have better suggestions for you

But NY also has more candidates :)