Another program after cfa? something, available, currently, management, additional

koba

Hi guys

I completed L3 last Summer und now, after a one year break without additional studies, am thinking about doing something in addition to my CFA-Charter. I work in the field of asset management and am focused on FI- as well as EQ-Options (Market Neutral Option Strategies). From the programs available, I guess FRM, CAIA, CQF are the most renown ones, however, do they really make sense after having completed the CFA? I do not plan to work in the field of Risk Management (FRM), am currently not exposed to AI (CAIA) and am also not to much involved in quant stuff (CQF). From that standpoint, is there any program somebody can recommend? One of those mentioned or maybe something totally different? At the moment I feel like maybe go for FRM, but still would be very thankful for any further oppinions.

Regards

jacksparrow

maratikus Wrote:
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> Dude_CFA Wrote:
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> > Don't believe the FRM is that difficult.
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> I second that. FRM isn't hard.

Its not easy either (exam questions were harder than CFA exam questions, but i put in less time to pass).

MiniMe7

Palantir Wrote:
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> Focus on being really good at job?


Sounds boring.

Viceroy

That's four sets of letters. How many do you want? PRM is another risk management one.

stalkey

Does anybody know any other noteworthy programs? So far just heard of caia, frm, cqf, cmt. Somebody got some other ideas?

pawn

bchadwick Wrote:
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> CMT has often crossed my mind. Not for the letters, which I don't think carry much weight, but I think the material can be useful.

Me too, especially after having recently talked with a few people who I was surprised to find recommended taking the exams. Technical analysis is much more prevalent than people want to give it credit for imo and it's an established way to look at the markets, I think CMT probably gives you a lot of bang for your buck as far as these kinds of exams go.

iteracom

Don't believe the FRM is that difficult. Lots of people did it at my firm inbetween levels of CFA and said they didn't need much time to study - this was when it was one level. Lots of VaR related stuff. I bookended the CAIA around CFA level 2. I almost did the FRM but just missed the cut off before it went to two exams and I thought better of it.

genuinecfa

supacharja Wrote:
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> I can say, without a doubt, that
> obtaining the FRM designation was monumentally
> more challenging than obtaining the charter.


I know the FRM is a quantitative focused designation and am interested in taking it.
You used a huge word to describe the process - it used to be a one level exam - so I am just curious. Can you please elaborate a little. Thanks.



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John10

CMT has often crossed my mind. Not for the letters, which I don't think carry much weight, but I think the material can be useful.

MarginofSafety

I agree with builders...unless you're looking for more certifications just for the pursuit of knowledge and unless the certification is critical to your career progression, just focus on being the best you can be at your job. That's how you move ahead.

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