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Daughter Wants to Master Economics & CFA: What Career Options?

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Career Counsellor - Answered on Nov 13, 2024

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Question by Shankar on Oct 21, 2024Hindi

My daughter has graduated in Economics (Hons) from DU in 2024. She plans to pursue Masters in Economics from NUS ( financial Economics)and she is also doing the First level of CFA appearing for exam in November 2024. Once she finishes her Masters in Economics, what are her career opportunities in India.

Ans: Shankar Sir, Master's in Economics and CFA Level 1 Certification in India:

• Finance and Investment Roles: Analyzing financial markets, advising on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising.
• Asset Management/Wealth Management: Managing investment portfolios for institutions or high-net-worth clients.
• Equity Research Analyst: Conducting in-depth analysis of companies and sectors to provide investment recommendations.
• Corporate Finance Roles: Handling financial planning, analysis, and reporting in multinational companies.
• Economic Policy and Research: Opportunities in think tanks, government organizations, or multilateral institutions.
• Risk Management and Consulting: Assessing and mitigating financial risks for organizations.
• Corporate and Financial Planning: Working with large corporations on long-term financial and business planning.
• Data Analytics and FinTech: Roles in innovative financial services, leveraging technology to disrupt traditional finance.
• Academia and Teaching: Exploring academia, teaching Economics or Finance at universities, or preparing students for CFA and other financial certifications.
• High-Growth Sectors in India: Banking and Financial Services, Consulting Firms, Technology-Driven Finance (FinTech), Public Policy and Government Advisory. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future.

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