Finance Careers after CFA, CMT, and the Real Skills for Success ft. Gaurav Kapoor

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/5d/da/55/5dda55d6-999d-2cd7-29aa-0c7e8a5b9ed7/mza_13275610722636673815.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Aswini Bajaj

37 episodes

1 week ago

Aswini Bajaj's Profile: Education: Bachelor of Commerce (St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata), CA, CS, CFA, FRM, CAIA, CIPM, CFP, CCRA, CIIB, CIRA, AIM Guest Lecturer: Stock Exchanges, Colleges, and B-Schools in India, including IITs & IIMs Corporate Coach: TATA Interactive Systems, Barclays, Volvo-Eicher Motors, Century Ply, Grasim, GRSE, Quaker Chemicals Finance Trainer: Training thousands of professionals globally for CFA, FRM, CA, Financial Modelling

Self-Improvement

Education

RSS

All content for Aswini Bajaj is the property of Aswini Bajaj and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Self-Improvement

Education

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/5040626/5040626-1713179631319-cfa5e7560a919.jpg

Finance Careers after CFA, CMT, and the Real Skills for Success ft. Gaurav Kapoor

Aswini Bajaj

28 minutes 39 seconds

1 month ago

Finance Careers after CFA, CMT, and the Real Skills for Success ft. Gaurav Kapoor

This video is the 2nd part of the thoughtful and relatable conversation with the Director of Government Relations at CFA Institute, India, Gaurav Kapoor.

This session dives deep into the evolving world of finance careers, breaking down the myths, expectations, and realities of building a versatile career in finance today. Whether contemplating the value of the CFA charter, navigating recruitment challenges, or mapping out growth strategies, this video offers honest advice and practical wisdom. Through real-life examples and candid answers to student questions. Students will learn how technical expertise, soft skills, networking, and adaptability combine to shape long-term career success.

Key Topics Covered

• The true role and impact of finance qualifications like CFA and CMT

• Why technical depth, communication, and networking matter more than ever

• How to align career choices with personal strengths and market needs

• Entrepreneurship: How CFA knowledge helps founders and business owners

• Recruitment, internships, and making yourself indispensable

• The future of finance jobs in India amid AI and digital disruption

• Top technical and soft skills needed for modern finance roles

Recommended For

• Finance and business students aspiring for CFA, CMT, or other paths

• Early-career professionals preparing for investment banking, analytics, or management

• Entrepreneurs and future founders wanting strong finance foundations

• Anyone aspiring to adapt and thrive in India’s fast-growing financial sector

(00:00) – Introduction & Significance of Finance

(04:27) – CFA vs. CMT: Choosing Your Path

(13:11) – CFA for Entrepreneurship & Business

(22:26) – Essential Skills for Finance Careers

(25:49) – Modern Recruitment & Networking in Finance

(27:50) – Closing Thoughts & Final Advice

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share for more valuable financial insights.

Faculty - Aswini Bajaj

A qualified CA, CS, CFA, FRM, CAIA, CIPM, CFP, RV, CCRA, CIIB, CIRA, and AIM. He is also a guest lecturer (across 180+ colleges and 30+ IITs and IIMs), corporate trainer, and CEO of Leveraged Growth (Research and Consulting).

Access our Social media links for more updates:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aswinibajaj/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aswinibajaj/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinibajaj/

Twitter: https://x.com/AswiniBajaj

Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/lvL7gTYVmSb

WhatsApp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VahQBktElah18DH9FT2X

#CFA #FinanceCareer #CareerMyths #MentorForLife #InvestInYourself #AswiniBajaj

Disclaimer: This video may contain unintentional copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. The content is made available for educational and informational purposes. If you believe that your copyrighted work is being used in our video without permission, please contact us at aswinibajaj1@gmail.com, and our team will respond within 45 days to address your concerns.