Seeking career guidance: No real experience in finance field, is CFA my only option to break through?

[itera]

@dudesama

@itera

@dudesama

I always thought that CFA was intended for BuySide careers, and that IB/SellSide didnt care that much about CFA.

If you’re interested in breaking into IB i suggest you try these sites:

http://www.wallstreetprep.com/

https://breakingintowallstreet.com/biws/

I havent personally tried them, but i’ve heard great stuff from people who did. Both programs teach you SellSide valuation modelling, plus tips for networking and interviewing.

Incorrect. SS eq research values it as well.

Although you can make an argument that all the L3 port mgmt stuff isn’t that relevant to SS

What about breaking into SS ER? I can see how having the charter would be nice for anyone already in ER, but to get into SS ER, you would need to break into IB in the first place - and usually CFA is not very useful for that.

I believe you are confused

breaking into IB and breaking into SS ER are different things and different career paths.

[system]

The only way to break into SS ER is to get on your knees and beg Itera for admission. May help to cup the sack and relax the throat.