d2rockstar

Investment analyst - work on fund of funds - didn't know much at the start but knew how to ask questions, listen and learn...then just stick it out and don't get fired!

In five years, half my team has moved on to better things (or been fired) and I have slowly moved up pecking order. My excel skills are still weak but I'm more of a qual. analyst, and do more of the macro, and style research.

Pains me to say, but the CFA study (now lvl III) has been REALLY useful, both in terms of respect at work ("what does he know, he's just a dumb journo") and building my knowledge.