What does career progression look like for Financial analyst ?
I always wonder what comes after FA? I want to know those who started at FA role after undergrad, what they did after that and if there is known to be a common path after FA? Thank you
I always wonder what comes after FA? I want to know those who started at FA role after undergrad, what they did after that and if there is known to be a common path after FA? Thank you
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Hey ibmoneky, the following topics might be helpful:
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I hope those threads give you a bit more insight.
Senior FA follows FA. After that, depends on the company. Generally you would progress to Manager/Senior Manager, then Director, then VP/SVP, then CFO. Each move would require ~3-5 years additional experience.
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