Is it worth it pursuing a CFA charta?

Hi everyone, I'm currently enrolled in my fourth semester at the University of St. Gallen in the Business Administration bachelor. I am trying to break into finance, but have so far been unsuccessful in securing a relevant internship. My Grades are good, but I lack prior experience and/or the right network for these types of internships. I am thinking about starting the CFA program in hopes to enhance my CV and give me a way of standing out. Is this a viable option considering the substantial time investment that is necessary?

3 Comments
 

Start networking and emailing people if you’re serious about finance. A CFA won’t give you a network and requires ~3 years of work experience.

 
Most Helpful

Vel perferendis eum officia et. Magnam fugit nemo perspiciatis mollitia doloribus. Impedit qui repudiandae sint veritatis. Sapiente alias suscipit perspiciatis rem. Sint nostrum omnis repellendus nobis recusandae. Delectus corporis neque quis dolore.

Omnis voluptatem architecto molestias. Nam modi aliquam dolor laborum dolor voluptas. Suscipit qui pariatur quo molestias. Eaque minima est vel repudiandae.

Hic voluptatem officiis et iure expedita. Explicabo veritatis fugit optio totam voluptate. Optio aliquid enim rerum et voluptatem saepe. Exercitationem saepe ut molestias nihil ipsa inventore at consequatur.

incentives trumph ethics

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”