I’m a data scientist who’s considering making the pivot to finance - either as a quant (do a masters in FE) or do an MBA (and then IB/PE OR AM/HF). However, I’m not sure which path to pick. I’ve heard that quant roles are hyper-specialized and getting diluted. And, I’ve heard that non-technical roles post-MBA (while paying a lot) can get boring/monotonous. How do I go about thinking about this?

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What kind of DS work do you do? A lot of quant firms hire DS folks (I transitioned to quant in a similar way). You may not need to pursue a degree in FE.

Can't comment much about post-MBA opportunities, but a few of my friends who are pursuing an MBA right now are finding it tough to find jobs in investment management. It may not be the case by the time you apply and graduate, but currently post-MBA job searches are quite tough

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