Breaking into "Public Policy" Financial Institutions

Hi,

Can anyone share with me/us their experience(s) of joining a public financial institution like the Treasury, Federal Reserve, IMF, OECD, etc? What kind of education do they require? Is networking very important? How did you find the work?

I'm curious because I'm extremely interested in the work these public institutions do, but I feel under-qualified. I'm 26 and have been working in corporate finance (FP&A) in non-financial firms (F100) for the four years since I graduated with a B.S from St Joes in Philly, majored in Finance, minored in Accounting. I'm a CFA Level 2 Candidate as well. I am getting the feeling I would need an MBA to even be considered in one of these organizations.

What was your impression? Thanks!

 

Masters in public policy yo

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