Relevance Of CFA in India

Liberalization and globalization have brought about a sea change in the financial services sector in India. The scope of the financial services broadly covers money market operations, merchant banking services, international banking services, portfolio management, lease financing, mergers, acquisitions buy-outs mutual funds, factoring services, etc. Chartered financial analysts (CFA) utilize their managerial skills in the core areas of corporate finance, investment management, international finance and financial services. Their training and skills are useful for providing a host of financial services.

The constantly developing industrial scenario has created a demand for experts in the field of finance. This has created a niche that can be filled by a person specially trained to handle financial matters with all its ramifications. The qualification of a CFA is not merely an additional qualification;. The CFA course enjoys wide recognition all over the country. In fact, bank employees who have completed the CFA course are exempted from appearing for certain papers in the various examinations that they are required to appear for.


Career Advancement

• CFA is a specialization that gives a person a distinct advantage over others in the field.
• A Globally recognized certification.
• Achieving your CFA & (Chartered Financial Analyst) charter can place you among the elite in the finance profession.
• The most frequently held positions among charterholders are Relationship Manager, Risk Manager, Portfolio Manager, Corporate Financial Analyst, Research Analyst, Chief Investment Officer, Investment Banker, Financial Consultant etc.

Eligibility

1. The Candidate must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent OR be a college/university senior (in the final year of studies) scheduled to receive a bachelor's degree OR meet experience requirements (below).

2. Prospective candidates without a degree may qualify if they have four years of acceptable professional work experience OR a combination of four years of college/university and professional work experience. (Experience need not be investment related. Summer, part-time and internship positions do not qualify.)