Economic Analyst Looking to Move Into Impact Investing could use Modeling Training. Help!

Hello,

I'm Matt, an Economic Analyst with a trade association in Washington, DC. I'm here at WSO to figure out the best way to break into the impact investing world. I'm drawn to the impact world through my Master's program in International Economic Policy, where I realized two things:

1) Government policy, while important, is way less efficient than smart private sector investment.
2) Given 1, I may have wasted $80K on a Master's Degree.

I would like to build my skill set to help change international development from a donor-based environment to an investment-based environment. I studied Finance and International Finance at the MBA level, but both courses were three years ago and only electives toward my MA. I'm looking to this forum to:

1) Learn about the best and most efficient financial modeling training programs and self-study techniques
2) Network, find mentors, and learn from others about career paths into impact investing
3) Find a financial analyst position that can get me some repetition and reputation in the financial field (While social/impact is preferred, a general Analyst position that can offer a solid foundation in these skills is wanted)

I look forward to chatting and learning more from all of you. Thanks!

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