Hi 🐠, question on CFA / CAIA- are either worth pursuing if you want to “up” your professional bonafides? I don’t come from a background in finance, but work primarily w/ PEGs like so many of us.

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CFA yes, CAIA no.

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Yeah, it's not that CAIA is terrible, but it's very niche while the CFA is universally recognized.

Personally I found it useful. Like you I didn’t have an academic background in finance but ended up in FS consulting. It’s a good foundation to have (although recognising it is based towards investment especially in level 3). Have the three letters help me in any concrete way? Not sure, but can’t hurt.

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Both are only useful in gaining knowledge. When I hire someone I really don't care if they have either.

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