Hi,
Currently 28, just finished by 3rd year on the sell-side as a research analyst (non-BB but well known bank), covering non-bank financials (currently a writing analyst in Asia).
My goal is to get into the buyside (ideally HF) and am currently interviewing with a couple funds.
I am also contemplating getting a top MBA, but am wondering how sensible it is to get an MBA (spending money and two years of my life as well as huge opportunity cost) when I'm already getting interviews at HFs based on my current status.
Reasons for getting a top-MBA include the brand (non-target undergrad), network, and potential opportunity to get a job in the states (I also have US citizenship).
In terms of designations, I already have a CFA charter and CPA.
My main objective is to get a job at a HF (don't really care about location).
Would you guys think it would make sense for me to get a MBA or should I keep on applying to funds while working at my current sell-side role?
Hey there, my $0.02 on this are that you should try to make the jump directly as opposed to a top-MBA.
We seem to have similar backgrounds and I actually just made the jump to the buyside (not HF, but that wasn't my preference). My interaction with recruiters and interviewers is that post-MBA with no prior buyside experience just makes it much harder to get to the buyside. No idea why that is, but nature of the beast I suppose. I'd note that I also come from a non-target and have various relevant credentials.
Let me know if you have any more specific questions, or just PM me.
Okay, I am confused you already have a CFA and a CPA why do you need an MBA? I thought a CFA is the golden ticket if one does not have an MBA?
You don't need a MBA if you're already getting the interviews and doing reasonable well at them. A MBA can help make the introductions and definitely makes for a easier path to the buy side, but the opportunity cost is huge. Unless you have a strong personal desire to get a MBA, I would keep interviewing while you work on the sell side.
The value of the CFA charter is greatly overstated. Don't get me wrong, I am a charterholder and think its valuable, but passing the exams is not a straight ticket to a job on the buy- or sell side.
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