Hey all, just looking to cage some expectations as I progress through the CFA program. Business managment degree from a top 20 undergrad. Now serving in the military as an officer. I am pursuing knocking out the CFA during my last 4 years of mandatory service. What is the most realistic job I could be applying for in 4 years, assuming I pass all 3 levels (big IF I know...). Seems it would be a bit out of the ordinary to be 5+ years removed from undergrad, passed all 3 levels of CFA, but no legitimate finance experience. Im just looking to get a rough idea of potential landing spots with job role, salary etc. Thanks!

Completing the CFA in 4 years while working full-time is ambitious but doable with proper planning and commitment. Expect to put in many extra hours of studying. dino game

Well I think just like in the service, stop thinking and start doing. I did my 2 levels, while working full time, then did my level 3 teaching financial modelling in weekends and working full time. And This is just still nothing compared to candidates I met, who were working full time plus a full time mother to 2 children. So cheer up and be intentional.

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- TradeTuna
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  09 Feb 2023 at 11:11 pm
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  Hey all, just looking to cage some expectations as I progress through the CFA program. Business managment degree from a top 20 undergrad. Now serving in the military as an officer. I am pursuing knocking out the CFA during my last 4 years of mandatory service.
  
  What is the most realistic job I could be applying for in 4 years, assuming I pass all 3 levels (big IF I know…). Seems it would be a bit out of the ordinary to be 5+ years removed from undergrad, passed all 3 levels of CFA, but no legitimate finance experience.
  
  Im just looking to get a rough idea of potential landing spots with job role, salary etc.
  
  Thanks!
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  Completing the CFA in 4 years while working full-time is ambitious but doable with proper planning and commitment. Expect to put in many extra hours of studying.
  
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  Well I think just like in the service, stop thinking and start doing. I did my 2 levels, while working full time, then did my level 3 teaching financial modelling in weekends and working full time. And This is just still nothing compared to candidates I met, who were working full time plus a full time mother to 2 children. So cheer up and be intentional.
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