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I recently cleared my masters and am now looking for a job in Finance. At the moment based in Aberdeen and I am applying for London based roles since I am ready to relocate. I feel that since I have Aberdeen address I must not be getting selected. I would be grateful if anybody can advise whether I should move to London to increase the chances for a job.

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Are you thinking that you’re not getting selected cause companies feel that they will have to pay you relo costs? If so I find it highly unlikely. Mainland europeans get relocated to London all the time. In top banks the question is about talent, location should not negatively affect you, especially if in Aberdeen.

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Thanks for your reply. This definitely gives confidence in the job search.
I have completed my Msc Financial Management and previously I was working in a private equity fund in the finance team mostly catering to Fund accountant responsibility. Can I apply for the analyst role with recent Masters. Your guidance will be really helpful.

You may have better luck applying to Glasgow. We have an office there. Ppl tend to work there for a couple of years then relocate to London.

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