Who should be thinking of taking a CFA? Is it only relevant to fund managers and equities analysts?
It’s for anyone working in the investment management industry, broadly defined. As well as fund analysts and money managers, our candidates include people working in investment banks as corporate financiers and equities analysts. We also find plenty of people in the corporate finance functions of major corporations studying for the charter. Q: What are the advantages to having the qualification? A: Being a charter holder demonstrates a high standard of professionalism and integrity. Some organizations require their employees to have the charter, and will curtail employment without it. Over time, it also makes a difference to earnings. – Our recent survey of 16,000 members of the CFA Institute showed people who have the charter typically earn 54% more than those who don’t ($180,000 vs. $116,000). Q: Will having a CFA help me to land a job? A: Money management is a tough business and is an especially tough business to break into. It’s good to have as many arrows in your quiver as possibl
