bkballa

If you're interested in risk management, shouldn't you rather enroll into, or at least check out, the FRM program? (Or the PRM program?) Just a thought... you'll find more information with GARP and PRMIA, respectively. The fact that you spend one year working in some field doesn't mean you're stuck in that job role forever (thankfully). Check out all three options, plus a few more, and then decide which one you like best. If you're doubtful whether Level II is right for you, enroll late so you don't risk paying for something you'll later regret (it is not entirely uncommon to see people who are trying to sell their CFA material in January when they've finally decided they won't pursue the CFA exams after all).