Greetings,
I am from a software engineering background and recently started working at a namebrand AM firm as an Associate level 120-130k range coder.
During my final round interview with the MD, I had expressed my desire to take up the CFA®, and mentioned that another hedge fund I interviewed at turned me down when I mentioned this stating they felt I might be distracted trying to learn about the business etc. instead of focussing on coding.
The MD then asked me why I wanted to do the CFA® to which I said I want to switch industries (came from pharma.) and stick to AM firms for a while at this stage of my career, and learn the economics/AM/CFA® side of things as I've already been coding for 5-6 years now and have a Graduate CS degree. I believe this will help me understand how to do my job better and brand me as a better employee within the organization since I'm looking to stick around long term.
I have a 1:1 meeting with him soon and wish to bring up enrolling into the CFA®. I'm concerned they might not be interested in letting software folk go down the CFA® path considering my previous experience with the HF that did not hire me (my technical coding rounds went fine).
How should I put forth my desire to enroll for the CFA® in a manner so that he agrees to sponsor me, at my upcoming meeting?
You don't need anybody's permission to enroll and the price tag is minimal. I would just make sure you get the job and then let them know you're enrolling if you decide you want to
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