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I have an MBA in Marketing and I am fascinated with finance. How could I begin a career in financial world?

I would like to be a business analyst or a risk manager, and don't know whether it will be possible or impossible to get my foot in.

Asked by faranak67

Posted in Switching Sectors and Risk Management

15 May 2008

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  • By marketing mutual funds.

    DooDaa 02 Jun 2008

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  • Hello, I am in the same position as you - MBA in Marketing and interested in Finance. I just started temping at an Asset Management firm - it's been a great way to get a foot in the door, learn about different opportunites and network. Feel free to contact me j_rega@hotmail.com

    Jenifer 27 May 2008

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  • A safe option would be to give a shot to the CFA while continuing your current job, if you find this interesting and clear it you should be able to make a head way into finance pretty easily.

    Moses 27 May 2008

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  • If you have an undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline, then maybe you can leverage that background toward your goal. If you do not have a quantitative undergrad degree, then I would suggest obtaining a Master's in Quantitative Finance to provide some evidence that you are comfortable with complex mathematical situations in finance. Or maybe even a professional designation such as the CFA. Hope this helps. Good luck! : )

    Chris 27 May 2008

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  • If you are talking about quantitative risk managment for - say - equities, such jobs can require up to an advanced degree in finance, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics or other quantitative discipline. At the very least, the employer will be looking for someone with a good education in quantitative and analytical disciplines, strong problem-solving skills, fluency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and a familiarity with financial instruments. The first hurdle would thus involve filling up knowledge gaps and building credibility. You may want to explore pursuing a "Certificate in Quantitative Finance" (see www.7city.com/quants) or a Masters in Financial Engineering if your interest is more geared to quantitative analysis and you have a strong affinity and talent for math. If you're interested in portfolio management, investment research, or advisory services, you may want to consider a CFA. In the end, your best bet is to conduct detailed research on your potential career targets, including reading & informational inteviews. Good Luck!

    Peter Jacobs, www.gccoach.com 27 May 2008

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  • Have you considered getting a CFA or FRM? Usually people get a MBA for a career change. Since you already have a MBA, why not start to study for CFA or FRM and demonstrate to the potential employers that you are serious and have adequate knowledge.

    Riskmgr 27 May 2008

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  • Get an M.S. in Finance

    Mac 27 May 2008

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