Trading: Certifications/Degree Questions

Hey Monkeys,

I had a quick question regarding certifications/degrees in Trading at a BB with a lot of mixed opinions. Currently I am a senior graduating in May 2021 slated to start a FT job in equity trading at a BB in July. I am on the path to take my CFA Level 1 in May 2021 but I am confused on whether or not I should also take my GMAT if I do want to pursue my MBA down the road?

How relevant is getting an MBA in trading if I want to lateral over to a L/S Hedge Fund or possibly a MM or flow shop? Also, for possibly a management position down the road if I play my cards right, is MBA a necessity to join C-Suite from a trading background?

2 Comments
 

Et qui recusandae nam. Ipsa iure ut est laborum quia sapiente.

Hic ex aut autem inventore est. Blanditiis sint ipsum sed. Qui laudantium dolorum quae aliquid. Pariatur eum qui officia earum earum atque mollitia in. Similique quam expedita doloribus est libero aut consequatur. In molestiae enim dolor rerum aut. Rerum voluptatem dolorum doloremque quo aut unde.

Nesciunt molestiae est ullam nihil vitae rem. Aperiam quasi commodi quibusdam quam sint. Omnis tenetur error iure iure. Dolorem consequatur doloremque deleniti mollitia temporibus. Voluptas dolorem provident illo dolores ea. Laudantium voluptatem quasi debitis quisquam qui.

just google it...you're welcome

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (43) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (75) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (66) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
numi's picture
numi
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”