Further Qualifications

Happy holidays everyone!

I've come to a point where I feel that just being an M&A banker is not enough (I hope there are folks out there who have had the same concern). Are there any professional qualifications you are (thinking about) taking, e.g. CFA® ? I'm looking to move into PE or quant HF.

Thanks.

PS. All those who are not in the industry or just willing to post moronic comments, please save your breath.

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yes. I am wondering the same thing. Besides doing a great job at work, what else can one do to stand out from the many analysts that exist when applying to PE/hedge funds/business school?

 
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