Is quant worth going through or should I get a CFA?
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I'm a CPA looking to get into hedge funds. 25 right now.
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From a job ad;
Role:
Associate I & II, Hedge Fund Accountant.
Education and Requirements:
Short answer is, your odds are better with networking and work experinece, than piling up degrees and certifications.
Thank you! So no quant or CFA needed but if I wanted to get into a more front office role , which is better?
Depends… what type of hedge fund do you want to work at?
A quantitative hedge fund
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