CFA

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program is a professional credential offered by the CFA Institute (formerly AIMR) to investment and financial professionals. A candidate who successfully completes the program and meets other professional requirements is awarded a “CFA charter” and becomes a “CFA charterholder.” – Taken from Wikipedia

Key Success

To be successful in CFA you should have/ develop:

Critical Thinking
Curious
Imaginative
Inquisitive

Scope and opportunities

There are enormous opportunities for CFA degree holders in Banking, Finance, Insurance and Corporate sectors. Even they can find a good position in Reserve Bank of India and financial institutions, one can start his own business.

Lifestyle & Social Status

It’s indoor and outdoor job
Sometimes stressful job

Job Profile / Tasks

CFA: A CFA’s primary responsibility is to make sound investment decisions by gathering information on a particular industry or stock they are assigned to by a senior financial analyst.
Investment Advisor

Skills

Analytical and Problem solving skills
Social Perceptiveness
communication skills;
ready to work hard

Work Value

Interest in current affairs and numerical ability
Accountancy background
An understanding tax, law and money of markets
Interest in financial investment

Employability Scale

At entry level CFA degree holder can earn Rs. 3-4 lakh per annum. After gaining experience of 6-7 years you can earn Rs. 11-12 lakh per annum.

Top Recruiters

IDBI
RBI
ICICI

Course Description

Course Options	Foundation Level	Preliminary level	Inter Level	Final Level
Academic Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Duration	3 Months	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year
Mode	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular
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