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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

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For example, some groups are dedicated to pricing, internal audits, or evaluating and hedging risks (interest rates, FX rates, and even macro events). The CPA is probably the most relevant certification , but it’s overkill for entry-level jobs, and while the CFA won’t hurt you, it’s also not the best use of time/money.

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Fixed Income Research: The Overlooked Younger Brother of Equity Research?

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Quarterly earnings calls and management interaction are a bit less important because it’s not always practical to participate when you cover 50 companies; also, events outside of earnings calls can sometimes be more meaningful for bond prices. Sometimes, fixed income traders even get in (depending on their desk and role).