Non standard career path into asset management

Hey all, just looking to cage some expectations as I progress through the CFA program. Business managment degree from a top 20 undergrad. Now serving in the military as an officer. I am pursuing knocking out the CFA during my last 4 years of mandatory service.

What is the most realistic job I could be applying for in 4 years, assuming I pass all 3 levels (big IF I know...). Seems it would be a bit out of the ordinary to be 5+ years removed from undergrad, passed all 3 levels of CFA, but no legitimate finance experience.

Im just looking to get a rough idea of potential landing spots with job role, salary etc.

Thanks!

 

You can’t get the designation without some finance experience. I am not sure if you can even sit for the exam past level 1. You will be able to land something, but it probably won’t be in research out the gate. I would play up the military angle and look for military recruitment programs or search for ex-military ppl working in AM on LI to ask them for advice especially before you commit to this exam beyond L1.

 

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