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Is it too late for me? |
| Message Name: |
Quick answer - MFE might be the way to go |
| Date Posted: |
05/05/2002 |
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Need you guys for advice!
I have an MS in Mech. Engineering and have worked in the IT industry for 4yrs. (A little bit of programming experience. Did mainly managing work.)
But I want to go into the finance industry. Especially Investment management or the like.
Q1; Age problem...
Will it be possible for me to do so, when I'm already 31yrs old!
(Thinking of an MBA or/and CFA.)
Q2; Background problem ..
With no job experience related to IM, and having only trading experience on my own, can I pull it off with just an MBA/CFA?
Q3; I know it's not going to be easy, but do you think it's worth it to make the transition?
(Considering the $$comp / job stability / exit opportunity when old)
Q4; What is the prospect of Quant field in finance?
(since I have an engineering degree, quant is more suitable for me.)
And do you need a Ph.D to last long in the quant side?
Thanks for your time! :) |
| Message: |
I agree with knovos2. MFE might be the way to go. To get into the buy side, CFA is probably better in the long run, but you can always get after you get into buy side.
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