Passing the SIE without a firm behind me
Read about how Nick Scott, a recent finance graduate, took a proactive step in his job search by taking and passing the SIE.


Recent graduate, SIE-holder at University of Wisconsin–Madison
Nick is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he earned a BBA in Finance, Investment and Banking and received the Nathan S. Brand Award for Excellence in Finance. He most recently interned as a Macro Research Intern at WisdomTree Asset Management, building scenario-based equity models and authoring research published alongside the launch of the firm's Quantum Fund (WQTM). On campus, Nick led the M&A analysis for a first-place investment banking case competition pitchbook and co-authored equity research through UW–Madison's student-run Capital Management Club. He also captained the university's nationally ranked club baseball team for two seasons. A Bay Area native, Nick has passed the FINRA SIE and is pursuing analyst opportunities in investment banking and investment research.