Question for the PMs (Portfolio Managers) out there?

I'm currently working in advisory at one of the prime brokerages, I really want to transition into buy-side and into a more quantitative route. I'm doing a data science bootcamp which I hopefully can transition into a full time role in the field.

My question is what are the next steps I should take:

  1. Pursue a MS in Stat or Applied Math to be competitive regarding quantitative analytics

  2. Pursue MBA (not very applicable to be in the quantitative side but still a path toward becoming a PM)

I plan to also get my CFA regardless of going with 1 or 2.

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