I want to make carree in financial markets, i have already completed CA and CFA , and have 1.5 years work experience . I want to know which college and which degree ( mba ,msc finance etc) can be good for me .
You already have a very strong profile for a career in the financial markets:
• CA
• CFA
• 1.5 years of work experience
At this stage, the decision should be driven by career outcomes and college reputation, not by the degree title alone.
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1. Do you actually need another degree?
With CA + CFA, an additional degree makes sense only if it gives you:
• Access to top-tier recruiters
• Strong alumni network in front-office roles
• International exposure or global market access
• A switch into Investment Banking, Asset Management, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, or Global Markets
If your current role already provides market-facing exposure, you may not strictly need another degree. If you want a role upgrade or geographic shift, a top program helps.
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2. Best degree options for YOU (ranked)
Option A: Top-tier MBA (Finance / Strategy)
Best if you want leadership roles, front-office finance, or PE/IB.
India:
• IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta
• ISB Hyderabad
• XLRI (finance/strategy roles)
Global:
• Wharton, Chicago Booth, Columbia
• INSEAD, LBS
• HEC Paris (Finance-focused MBA)
Why MBA:
• Strongest recruiting power
• Access to PE, IB, buy-side
• Long-term career flexibility
Ideal timing: 2–4 years total experience
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Option B: MSc / Masters in Finance (Quant, Markets focused)
Best if you want technical or markets-heavy roles quickly.
Top global programs:
• LSE – MSc Finance
• LBS – Masters in Financial Analysis
• HEC Paris – MSc International Finance
• ESSEC – MSc Finance
• Bocconi – MSc Finance
• MIT – Master of Finance
• Oxford – MSc Financial Economics
Why MSc Finance:
• Shorter duration
• Deep markets and valuation focus
• Strong placement in trading, research, asset management
Ideal timing: 0–3 years experience
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Option C: Specialized Quant / Financial Engineering Programs
Only if you are interested in quant trading, risk, or derivatives.
Top programs:
• Columbia MFE
• Berkeley MFE
• NYU MFE
• CMU MSCF
Requires strong math, statistics, and programming.
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3. What NOT to do
• Avoid mid-tier private MBAs
• Avoid generic MSc Finance from low-ranked colleges
• Avoid degrees without strong placement or alumni strength
With CA + CFA, a weak college can actually dilute your profile.
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4. Recommended path for YOU (based on your profile)
If your target is:
• Investment Banking / PE / AM → Top MBA or HEC/LBS MSc Finance
• Trading / Markets / Research → MSc Finance or MFE
• Leadership in finance → MBA from top 10 schools
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5. Next steps (important)
Before choosing, clarify:
1. Target role (IB, AM, Trading, PE, Research)
2. Target geography (India, UK, Europe, US)
3. Your GMAT/GRE readiness
4. Quality of current work experience (markets vs accounting)
If you want, you can tell me:
• Your current role
• Preferred country
• GMAT/GRE status
