What degree do you need to get to become a stock fund manager/ mutual fund manager?

Question

Is this a hard position to get?

Answer 1

Yes it is a very hard position to get and very competitive.

Must have a Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA)

Masters in Finance (minimum)

At least 10-15 years experience in the field

Answer 2

yes, unless you start your own fund.

helpful edu:

Get your CFA Level III

http://www.cfainstitute.org/

A law degree is a plus.

A masters or Ph.D in finance is a plus. pref from a top school:

http://www.harvard.edu/

http://www.columbia.edu/

http://www.nyu.edu/

http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/

experience in the business,

priceless.

Answer 3

I think you need either an Economics degree, investment banking degree, or CPA or CFA or both. I don't think it's that hard to get though, if you have the correct qualifications. you start out from a bank job first. Cheers!