Hey everyone,
I have a biology phd degree and am doing my cfa now. Is there any chance for me to break into finance? What kind job am I suppose to look for?
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As a bio phd you could find a job in a health-care based private equity/hedge fund/consulting firm. If you are getting your CFA then you may be a able to get a job as an analyst.
You could try these companies. they are healthcare private equity firms in New York.
Behrman Capital Bison Capital Asset Management L Capital Partners Oak Hill Capital Management Psilos Group Partner The Jordan Company Vestar Capital Partners
Thank you so much for your detailed advice, tradewell12. I'll go check these companies.
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