Does It Make Sense To Get A MBA While In Equity Research?
Does it make sense to get an MBA while being in Equity Research? Why would you? What are the benefits and exit ops?
A little background to the question. Your boy balled out in college, graduated in 4 years with a triple major, Finance, Business Analytics, and MIS, and has a high GPA. I was maybe considering an IVY MBA. I Had a job out of college, we were acquired, and I was let go and been an absolute Cluster f*ck trying to find a job again. I thought I was out of the rat race. I originally was looking for Derivative trading roles, but I realized I don't want to be a quant to trade options. So I've fallen into equity research. Relatively new to the area, and kind of confused why someone would consider getting an MBA while in equity research.
Thanks, you scum bags.
I don't think a MBA benefits you in Equity Research. I don't think hedge funds care either. I would only get a MBA for two reasons 1) I can't get any buy-side opportunities, or 2) I am working at a long-only and the MBA is encouraged and paid for.
A CFA likely adds more value in any scenario (within ER, HF, AM but probably also IB & PE but I am less knowledgeable in that space).
I’m confused are you considering getting one?
Also what was your role prior to ER?
I think it would make sense if you weren’t in the industry at all and wanted to break in, but if you’ve already broken in then…
I worked at a hedge fund in SF, and was a crypto-currency researcher. Was a very sexy job at the time, not so much now. After I was hired they were looking to move me into trading. But other than that I have experience for my capstone at a AI company in research, and at a VC for Analytics Engineering. Im all over the map.
Im really just trying to get some years of experience so i can get a job in a Hub like Chi, and or NY.
Gotcha gotcha. So not in ER now?
Well I did see some company was hiring for ER that had an AI focus group. I would look it up on LinkedIn.
Appreciate the response. Didn't see any entry level roles in the area. I applied to the one at Needham, but looking 5 years min so im doubtful. Not sure if i was missing anything?
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