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CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) credential is the most respected and recognised designation in the investment management world. CFA course is about equiping the candidate to help a company or an individual (Investor) makeInvesting and Financing decisions. The roles, positions and scope vary from country to country and we'll talk about it soon. So its all about Investments and Financebut First let's introduce to you what the course actually contains. Here are some jobs that a CFA qualified professional can take up:
Portfolio Manager:Under this profile, a person makes investment decisions relating to the money of other people who have given the control of that money in the managers hand or a person who is in charge of a firms asset and liability (loan and deposit) portfolios. Risk Manager:A person who predicts as well as manages the risks that a firm faces or might face in the future. How to cope up and avoid such risks, analysing its effects is the work of a risk analyst. Chief Executive:This profile will make you the highest and the senior most corporate officer who is in charge of managing a profit organisation. You will be in charge of maximising the value of entity. Research Analyst:Also known as a financial analyst, securities analyst, rating analyst, investment analyst or equity analyst is a person whose job is to analyse the financial records of a firm for its clients. Financial Advisory:A person who provides advice and guidance to firms or individuals on investment and making finance related decisions. They help them make the right decisions and direct them to a higher profit making area. Consultant:A consultant is a person who provides professional advice and suggestions that will benefit a firm. They can be internal, functioning within a company or external providing advice and help outside a company. Accountant/Auditor:An accountant or auditor keeps tracks of all the financial incomes and outcomes of a business. It sees to it that no entry has been omitted or entered incorrectly. Investment Banking Analyst:A person who analyses and contemplates all the possibilities of an investment. He directs the investment process and makes individuals and firms aware of mergers and accusations.

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Yes, you can pursue MBA. As you are working in a company, you need to take a leave for 2 years. You can give any of the exam like CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT, etc. And get shortlisted for colleges based on your performance. Then you will be shortlisted for group discussion and interview. An MBA education is usually pursued by young professionals with a minimum of two years of work experience and even by senior employees, that feel up to the challenge. After some time in the professional life, it is in the human nature to conform to a certain repetitiveness and to avoid taking risks. Top MBA colleges admit on the basis of competitive exams. You need to appear for either of CAT (Iims and FMS), XAT (XLRI) or GMAT (ISB, SP Jain). Many top college provide MBA programme which also hold good placement records. Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
XLRI Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Indian Institute of Management Indore
and many more colleges. All the best for future.
Thank you
Swayamprava Nayak
CR, NIT ROURKELA.

It will require several years of performing well and to become a senior credit analyst and head of the team. From there on you could progress to the VP level, the Director level and even the CFO or MD levels depending on your performance and achievements. Required Qualifications:
As per the 2015 BLS reports in USA 27% of the crores Analysts had a degree and employers preferred majors in economics, finance, business administration and accounting for the crores Analyst posts. Other skills and qualifications:
Credit Risk analysts do not require professional licenses to practice. However professional certification like CRC-credit risk management certification from the Risk Management Association is not only a feather in your cap but places you at an advantage for better salaries and career progression. The certifying exam covers the seven core areas of credit risk management and the practical objective application of the knowledge to your working scenarios. The credit risk analyst role is both financially and career-wise a rewarding prospect. Essential to the whole equation is knowledge and training at the interview, placement and on-the-job stages. Do your course at the reputed Imarticus Learning to take advantage of certification, assured placements and gain a firm footing in the credit risk field and banking industry. Hurry and enrol!