CFA or CAIA?

Honest thoughts on best qualifications to go after to break into PE from consulting - should I go after ACA/CFA/CAIA? I feel I’ve only got the patience to do one of these 😂

Any insight on CAIA? Difficulty and whether it impacts salary?

Currently have the FRM title.
I failed CFA level 3 once.

I'm hoping to eventually do CAIA, but only after I'm done with CFA. I'm also hoping to do non-financial certifications, like Certified analytics professional (CAP), and learn about web development.

While I may have the title of manager, I am still an individual contributor. The type of work I do involves quantitative analysis/data analysis/science.

Any suggestions as to what I should start with?

Has anyone gone CAIA route ?

What’s your take on including an alphabet soup in your signature? Which of your designations do you intentionally exclude and why? ex PhD, JD, MBA, CPA, CFA, CAIA, PMP, PMI, CIMA, CFP, etc etc

Hi everyone

I'm in a business development role based in Asia. May I get your thoughts/pointers on the CAIA?

I'm aware that the CAIA is not as popular in Asia compared to the CFA. From my knowledge, there are no CAIA holders in my current firm within the Asian region, despite dealing with alternative investments.

Would be happy to hear your thoughts regarding the CAIA, and study tips if you have any!

CMT vs CAIA?

I currently work in sales for an asset manager and have an MBA. Would like a designation, one that’s applicable to asset management and has some status/recognition. Appreciate any thoughts or insights. (Also dont want to take CFA)

Does anyone here hold a non-CFA designation (CFP, CAIA, FRM etc.) and what kind of role/position do you have?

CAIA or CMT?

I do institutional sales for an asset manager. Am graduating in the fall with an MBA from a top 40 school. Would like a designation but dont want to do the CFA.  Between the CAIA and CMT: which one is more applicable to asset management, and better status/recognition? appreciate any insight

Is the CAIA content worthwhile? Anyone take it and have any insights to offer on. Is the content provided in the education applicable info to their employment?

Currently in ibanking as an associate and want to see if I can make the move to PE. Is the CAIA viewed favorably at all?

Any CAIA holders out there? How have you generally been viewed?

Has anyone written CAIA and found it to be useful? I'm not planning to move into portfolio management but would like to learn about alternative assets more. Company will pay for me to write it

Anyone taking CAIA 1 next mo?

Has anyone done the CAIA credential? Care to explain your journey?:)

Has anyone taken the CAIA exam recently? Currently studying for lvl 1 but not too much commentary out there.

Anyone else feel like we are even more short staffed than before?

Considering a move from LA to London. Does not coming with a partner hurt my chances or is it common for London shops to hire solo CDs?

Shootings and stuff happening everywhere, both in Philly and across the country. Applied for conceal carry license on Thursday - picked it up today (Monday). Thanks

How many hours will you bill this year? If you have ever been spoken to about needing to bring up your hours, how low were they?

SO and I have not been speaking for 24hrs because I disagreed with him that extra virgin olive oil does not lower everyone’s cholesterol. Someone help me.

For those of you thankfully still employed but working insane hours with a reduced team due to layoffs and unable to use your PTO — has anyone tired to get theirs rolled over?

Chasing the dates left me with less people in the same phase or age group with opposite sex. Any 30s woman interested in talking? Not necessarily for dates but just in general as friends as well. Let me know. I’m a man in mid 30s. :)

Partners- with upcoming seniors getting a promotion raise will salaries of the class ahead of them be taken into consideration?
Is it possible a newly promoted senior could make more than a 4th year

Hi, I want to move to US. Can someone guide me what is the procedure if I direct apply in any IT company and get the job? Pls guide

Hey Sharks
I am targeting Microsoft for the Data
Scientist position (Entry level-l), but
even after referrals from fellow Microsofters my application is getting rejected.
I am unable to find out the reasons for
my rejection. I have 4 + years of
experience and have patents. Working
as SME in Predictive Maintenance
domain at Deloitte USI.
Can my resume be one of the issue,
actually if passed through
ATS,retrieval would give DS ML
keywords but alot of info would be
missing. DS from msoft, pls help

What do you think the trajectory of psychedelic pharma in will look like in the next 5-10 years?

Nielseniq Chennai have permanent WFH option?

Guys I know this is very common question. Just in search of better answer. What is the best reply to a relative asking us the salary inspite of we giving them the other overshadowing excuses?

What is EY paying at the manager level in the business design practice ?

Taking down statues is like praying in public: it’s all for show.

Suggestion: engage in talks with your family members who hold bigoted, homophobic, sexist, and racist views. That makes a bigger impact than running around in masks and destroying property.

I’m considering an application for Deloitte Digital in Dubai potentially aligning to financial services. Can anyone tell me what’s it’s like over there?

Is the car state safety inspection different from emission inspection? I know I have to get that sticker renewed on the wind shield… but I don’t know if I need to get an emission check as well. How do you know?
Please feel free to bash on me as long as you’re also helpful…

Just used points to book first class tickets to Hawaii for my boo and I next month! Feels so good to finally fly somewhere I want to go without paying for it!

Sr Consultant on my team compalins about me not being a picture perfect manager...coz I ask to suck it up (her concerns about clients, culture, etc. )and get the work done as top priority.
Thoughts?

Do you apply to the job first, then seek a referral or get the referral then apply?

If the recession hits and you get laid off, what is your plan? Just try to job hunt? Go back to school? Move abroad? Hike the AT and create an adventure while you wait for the storm to pass? Other?

How can I give sr feedback about her listening skills effectively? She always cut people off even clients some times ...she doesn't mean any harm though. And she speak a word in meetings :)

Do you guys tip furniture delivery guys? If so, how much? Delivery of two sofas; first floor townhouse.

Have an interview tomorrow for an ecommerce role with a recruiter from FRWD@bain - anything that would be helpful to know? Thanks in advance 👌

Strategy& vs LEK if interested in healthcare? US offices

Any recommendations on a pmp boot camp course in nyc ?

What types of roles do MBB pre-MBAs apply for at FAANG?

Do you “like” or congratulate someone to their new job on LinkedIn that you fired from your team just prior? Nice / professional or macabre / rubbing it in?

Has anyone negotiated advance severance for a job? So if PWC says 1-week per year of service, can you ask for 1- month per year or at least 3 months to be written into your employment contract at the

Any suggestions for self help books on anxiety? Been dealing with anxiety for quite some time now and have been seeing a therapist but also just want to see what other resources are out there.

For people who start a new job in the remote environment, where’d you start and how was it? Easier than before, about the same, or more difficult?

Frankly, criminal charges should be filed for what happened in South Africa.

A government ban is insufficient - all senior leaders and partners should all be held accountable.

I wouldn’t be surprised if this is happening in more countries. Companies should actively take action by removing those parasites from their organizations.

Guy next to me on a 3 hour flight literally tapped me on the shoulder to attempt to make conversation 3x.... Whilst full earbud #theanswerisno

Are asset-based solutions the future of consulting? Will they supplement or replace core consulting services?

I recently received two offers: (1) Deloitte (S&O); and Accenture (Technology Consulting). Which would be more aligned to MBB/FAANG?