INTRODUCTION
CFA UK Career Guide
Nitin Mehta, Managing Director,
“Careful career planning
EMEA, CFA Institute
involves cultivating character,
building skills,
A
successful career depends on a combination of skill and
dumb luck – just as with investments. Th e trick in both
cases is to maximise skill and let time wash out the luck.
and demonstrating their
Careful career planning involves cultivating character, building
skills, and demonstrating their acquisition. In an increasingly
acquisition. In an
competitive world, this becomes critical to success.
Trust is paramount in any relationship, especially in fi nance
increasingly competitive
and investment. Above all, clients need to know that their interests
will come fi rst at all times. Th erefore, employers hire staff who can
world, this becomes
earn that trust. Advantage naturally goes to those who can
demonstrate an adherence to a code of ethics, and attest regularly
to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct.
critical to success” Becoming a member of a professional association such as CFA
Institute is an obvious way to do this.
With an explosion in fi nancial innovation over the last few
decades, the knowledge required to be a competent professional
has increased dramatically. It is no longer possible to manage
simply by the ‘seat of your pants’. As a result, the premium for
education continues to rise. To gain career success, lifelong
learning becomes essential. Staying current with the newest
techniques, instruments, products and markets is an imperative.
Hence, gaining a globally recognised professional credential –
such as the CFA – and maintaining its relevance through
continuous learning, is the best way to build a career.
Good character and skills are not enough. Th ey need to be
matched with the right opportunities. Active searching and
networking with other professionals reveal the best chances.
Again, membership of a professional association provides
access to contacts and tools such as internet sites with relevant
job postings.
Demonstrating character, acquiring skills and fi nding
opportunities – CFA Institute and CFA UK provide all these
ingredients for a successful career. Visit www.cfainstitute.org/
memresources/career/index.html for ideas and information.
With best wishes for your future,
Nitin Mehta, Managing Director, EMEA
CFA Institute
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