FRM Vs CFA

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

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[@jjdelamo6246]

in banks, FRM+Programming skills (Python,R,SAS,SQL) is highly valued.

[@ubedpirjade9851]

And what about CFA + programming skills python,R,sql. And data visualization tools power bi Tableau?

[@jjdelamo6246]

@@ubedpirjade9851 That works too. FRM and CFA are complimentary. Most quantitative analyst job requirements in risk, portfolio mgmt, model validation, analytics, credit, market risk modeling look like this: MSc or MBA in quantitative disclipine, PhD a plus 5+ yrs experience FRM and/or CFA preferred Programming skills in Python, SQL, SAS, R.

[@husseinarslan7173]

What i should to do to have programming skills?

[@fahimistihadanik1495]

I found CS50P a very good course to start with to learn python programming well structured and very informative.

[@jayjayf9699]

In what country as I believe FRM is more valued in USA then uk

[@quantgeekery6358]

I passed both FRM exams in a year and at least one genius in my MSFE program wrote both parts of the FRM in ONE DAY. They also said the CFA L1 took more time than FRM part 1&2. I wrote the CFA L1 in August and 100% agree with that assessment.

[@PlanofBattle]

As someone who has worked in financial accounting (decision support, acquisitions), treasury (liquidity management, wholesale funding planning) and in risk for the last 7 years (regulatory ICAAP, ILAAP, recovery planning and credit analytics) I think risk is the most demanding. The demands in facing off to and keeping bank regulators happy are onerous.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

That is a very good point, and the regulations are constantly changing! But, on the flip side, there is less pressure in that you are not a revenue generator

[@thetravelerwonderfulworld9854]

Dude you are on fire 🔥🔥. I took an FRM prep class in grad school, and I nearly flunked it. Infact I flunked it, but the curve saved me to land a B+. The FRM prep is the most difficult class I ever took in college/grad school , period.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Thank you, I appreciate it! And I can agree with that. FRM content is so difficult and math heavy! They have to curve it because the average person gets like half the questions right lol

[@gibanez78]

Thanks for the video Ryan, very clear and insightful. I am actually considering taking both CFA and FRM (but was not sure what would be the best order to take the exams) but definitely agree with your recommendation. I was also pleasently surprised to hear about the personality types of each field (something rarely discussed in the financial community).

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

I'm really glad you found the information useful! It will be a beast of a journey but very satisfying and lucrative in the end if you pass both test series. I wish you the best of luck my friend!

[@ygalel]

straight to the point, thank you

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

My pelasure!

[@Distorted-Vision]

Ryan thank you uploading this video. Really clarified. Many thanks, Rupesh

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PratapO7O1]

Man, this video is wholesome... thank you for ur insights

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Absolutely, it is my pleasure!

[@veliprodanova7505]

Thank you for the video! I will be taking the FRM Part I in November. Based on your explanation it sounds like the better choice for me. Before this I was still unsure if I made the right choice.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Its great to feel confident about your decision!

[@tang1367]

Same me

[@NotAvailableForSale]

how did you do?

[@owen_nx]

Math & Stats grad here. I'm starting a job at a retail bank to work on credit scoring and credit risk. It seems FRM would be more beneficial within the banking industry and has more overlap with my degree.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

I would agree with you that FRM probably makes more sense in your situation Owen

[@pushkarryt]

Cfa is also really popular in india too like the saying is that if you are planning work in any finance sector you should give cfa also, Its feels good in your cv

[@kylepasta]

Too many Indians have cfa. It's almost becoming meaningless in India. It's more the Indians who want to work abroad get cfa

[@doen_visuals]

Thanks man for this video! It is a great one!

[@gustavomatos3449]

Very good explanation! Thank you so much!

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Its my pleasure!

[@sikanderkhan6666]

Hello Ryan ! Thank you for the amazing analysis 😊

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

It is my pleasure!

[@sunilrana-ss6gq]

Very good comparison indeed Kindly suggest good PrepProvider for CFA L1

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

My favorite for reading is Kaplan Schweser, my favorite for watching videos is Mark Meldrum. My favorite for doing practice problems is the original CFA institute textbooks

[@SSRandhawa89]

@@RyanOConnellCFA Thanks for such an insightful video Ryan. I've a bachelors in business and over 10 years of experience in Banking (operations & lending). I'm interested more in Credit Lending than Financial Markets. Would you suggest going for FRM or MBA at this point of my career?

[@soussoukarim937]

Very educational and generous content. Thanks buddy as always.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Thank you for the feedback Soussou and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jessicagreene8083]

This was very insightful!

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Thank you Jessica!

[@syveonwilkerson]

How long did it take you to complete the FRM and what was the timeline from completion to landing a full time job?

[@debjyotighosh2043]

Great comparison Ryan..lots of thanks for the video. It seems some works involved in FRM are related with data analytics/science as it analyse information/data and also with actuary as it revolves around the risk aspect. If so, whether it is better to go for actuary and data analytics/science than pursuing FRM. Please make a video comparing Actuary---Data analytics/science---FRM.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Debjyoti, many of the topics in the FRM do overlap with Data Science. However, I can't make a video comparing the FRM to either data science or actuarial sciences as I don't know enough about either subject to do it justice

[@josie182xd]

Do you recomend any external material for FRM?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

You can find a lot of good free materials on my channel that cover the curriculum. You can find a lot of those videos on this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLPe-_ytPHqyi4LkO_GL38cRtsr2pXZ3vK For a comprehensive paid prep provider, I always preferred Bionic Turtler

[@gggg-ou9dd]

Thanks man. Your video is great and very helpful.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

My pleasure!

[@Romio666]

Is it too late for a 45 years old guy like me to pursue FRM or CFA after 9 years of experience in SME/Commercial Lending, 4 years in Retail Branches and 4 years of SME & Retail Special Accounts Restructuring & Collections . If I didn’t succeed to break-in IB, i wish to work as a consultant or to get better career prospects. Is it over ambitious and unachievable plan ?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

At 45 you still have 20+ years of career left so I definitely would say that its not too late!

[@AZ-vw8gn]

Thanks man, very helpful.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

No problem!

[@ivan_leung_aus]

Thank you for the video.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Thanks for watching Ivan

[@bigthangz5489]

i love your videos....so informative .... thank u

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Glad you like them! It is my pleasure

[@TylerTriesTech]

Awesome video! I took CFA level 1 & passed. I think I might switch to pursuing the FRM as it better fits my interests.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Glad you enjoyed it! You're looking into going into the risk side of finance now? A lot of what you learned in CFA Level 1 should carry over into FRM Part 1

[@TylerTriesTech]

@@RyanOConnellCFA yes I am, based on your personality traits part of the video I think it better fits me. I really want to go more involved with data, programming & math but still enjoy the finance & investment industry so I think the risk side could be a great blend of both.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Any update on where you are now 7 months later?

[@TylerTriesTech]

@@RyanOConnellCFA I took a different turn and decided to pursue a masters of science in analytics instead. I actually just got accepted into my program 2 weeks ago. In those 7 months I had to take some prerequisites courses before I applied to the program. I also accepted a new job as a business intelligence developer for the Income & Wealth Planning business unit at my new company. I am still interested in asset management, investments & financial risk but I felt more drawn to a data career. I think it better suited my skills and interests as I am very passionate about the data industry. I will always want to work in the in the financial services industry though dealing with investments in some way. I appreciate you following up with me! I forgot about this comment. 😅

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

@@TylerTriesTech congrats on getting accepted to the program and the new job! It sounds like everything is working out for you. I know a lot of people from traditional finance backgrounds who are trying to make the switch to more technical analytics type jobs so it might be where the market is at right now! Either way, that career path should scratch the same type of quantitative and analytic itch that a lot of these finance jobs scratch. Best of luck with all the progress!

[@jameshusentoff2953]

I have a CPA and working as an auditor for asset and wealth management. I went to get into private equity. Would the CFA help?

[@saoud2024]

Hello Ryan if I’m not good at accounting does it mean i will fail at CFA ? And second question which one more math FRM or CFA

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Hello, just because you are not good at accounting does not mean you would fail the CFA. There is an accounting heavy section in Level 1 which is called Financial Statement Analysis. That is only like 15% of the test. Then for level 2, that section is somewhere between 10% and 15% of the test. There is no accounting on CFA Level 3. So it will hurt you but it won't stop you

[@lovarandriamampandry352]

Hello Ryan, thank you very much for your feedbacks. I am actually doing a MBA in trading and financial market in Paris, France and considering to take on a career as a trader. What would be the best move between taking on the FRM or the CFA to boost my CV after my studies? Than you very much. Greeting from France

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Hello! As a trader, the CFA would likely be more relevant unless you were specifically were going to be focusing on the hedging of trades and the risk management side of trading

[@stoicaovidiu6595]

Hello Ryan and thanks for the video.Would you recommend going for CFA if my objective is in managing just my own assets?I'm currently working in the field of risk management as an entry level(junior).I'm also under a question sign regarding the FRM.Would you recommend, going through a Riskpro book before starting the FRM accreditation, would that be helpful?My background currently:Bachelor's degree in finance and baking and a master's degree coming up in the same field.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Hello Stoica, I would not recommend getting the CFA to manage your own money. It is, in my opinion, too much just to manage your own money. I think the biggest value it has is as a brand that makes you more valuable to clients/employers. For managing your own money you may find the time better spent reading investing books that interest you. As for FRM, I would just dive straight into the FRM study material and not read any other books if you are going for the FRM

[@stoicaovidiu6595]

@@RyanOConnellCFA Thanks for taking your time in order to give me some kind of direction.Have a nice week-end and a peaceful day.^^

[@lordkitkit2]

For business professional not in finance is cfa recommended, will it add value ?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Hello Yassir! I would definitely not recommend the CFA if you don't work in finance and don't plan to work in finance in the future. It is a lot of work and only worth it if you plan to go into finance

[@alexanderbaldwin7894]

Great informative video!

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Thank you!

[@aryansharma643]

I have knowledge of excel, c, c++ is it fit good with FRM anyone tell me?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

I would say so, your technical skills would put you in a good spot to be successful in a quantitative risk role

[@RebirthofZion28]

What about the CAIA & FRM combination?

[@luminousblue1539]

Thank you

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

My pleasure!

[@Romio666]

Some top universities would require CFA level 1 as a prerequisite. Are you aware of any university requiring FRM-1 instead ? Or both would be considered equally in supporting the admission request ?

[@syveonwilkerson]

Also how long did it take for you to complete both CFA AND FRM? Would you recommend both for more job opportunities? I’m more interested in FRM but i wouldn’t mind getting CFA

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Hey there, I did both in a total of 2 and a half years. I did CFA L1 -> CFA L2 -> FRM P1 -> CFA L3 -> FRM P2 in that order as I said in the video. I think having both can strengthen your resume especially in the risk space but it is a ton of work to be sure

[@Schastlivchik777]

Hello, Ryan. Thank you very much for your view on this matter! Could you, please, recommend some good practice question sets that are divided by topics for FRM exam (level 1)?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

My pleasure! For FRM, I found that Kaplan Schweser had good questions but they were very light. Bionic Turtle has good questions but they are much more difficult. I think Bionic Turtle's questions are a bit closer to the real difficulty of the test

[@Schastlivchik777]

@@RyanOConnellCFA I agree with you. I've started preparing only recently but I can already see that you're quite right. Thanks indeed.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

@@Schastlivchik777 My pleasure and best of luck with the test!

[@tahaezz2127]

I am studying fmva and then i will start frm. Will I blend into frm material? Or i should work in risk first I am working in A bank as a customer service officer.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Hey, after taking a quick look at the FMVA course curriculum, it doesn't look to have too much overlap with the FRM. I'd say the FRM is more niche and academic and the FMVA seems more broad, practical and applied

[@tahaezz2127]

@@RyanOConnellCFA Normal if I start frm abd I am working in customer service with no experience in risk.!?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

@@tahaezz2127 It is normal to start the FRM with no risk experience as it can be a good way to break into the industry. You need to start somewhere!

[@Harisrauf7]

i'm currently pursuing my undergrad in commerce and i want to do cfa but i'm not sure if i really want it or not.

[@albano2910]

1:30 the CFA is slightly more difficult than FRM.....yeah....sure.....only by a little bit, no more.... :)

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Haha you think the CFA is a lot harder?

[@albano2910]

​​@@RyanOConnellCFAa LOT harder....In FRM there are no vignettes and no essay questions. Taking also in consideration the competition, the distracting information in each exam....FRM part 1 and 2 are 2700 pages material, only CFA level 1 is 3300 pages. Ps: I have the CFA charter, but no intention to go for FRM since there is a lot of overlap and also because I have a MS in quant finance and risk management from a tier 1 school

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

@@albano2910 I can say that I definitely had a harder time getting through the CFA exams than the FRM exams for many of the reasons that you have mentioned!

[@ManPursueExcellence]

Hey. Do you know anything about it the FMVA by Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)? The FMVA is Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst. Can that help you break into finance?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Multiple people have asked about this so it must be getting more popular! Unfortunately I do not have any experience with it and can't offer any useful insight

[@ManPursueExcellence]

@@RyanOConnellCFA Thank you Ryan.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

@@ManPursueExcellence My pleasure

[@erenyeager4452]

Hello Ryan. Just came across this video. Really helpful. I am a complete newbie coming from a Engineering field. I want to what exactly is being a quant mean. which of these two certification would you think will help me get hired as a quant. If none then what certification do you suggest. Thanks.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

I think FRM will be more helpful to get hired in the field of Quantitative Risk. But to be come a quant, you may be better of getting a masters in a STEM major

[@erenyeager4452]

@@RyanOConnellCFA hey thanks for replying. Which STEM masters would you suggest?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

@@erenyeager4452 For becomming a quant, probably math, applied math, statistics, financial engineering, or computer science would be the best options in my opinion

[@shaqueenroberts5753]

Thank you so much for the video Ryan. However, I’m newbie just finding my career path that I’m interested in which is Credit Risk Analyst (consumer lending based) Based on your explanation and comparison between the two certifications I feel like I’m a match for the FRM. I would love to get a feedback from you as it regards to my career path, what is best for me to go ahead and do. I have an Associate degree in Business Studies I have been working for 5 years in an admin position and I want to start studying to become certified for a Credit Risk Analyst what is your suggestion? I want to take my career path to the next level and I’m a bit confused as to what course I should start off with.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

My pleasure Shaqueen! I think for most Credit Risk Analyst positions, a bachelors degree will be the bare minimum requirement to get your foot in the door. So before anything else, you may want to consider going for a bachelor in Finance or Economics. Next best thing would be to aggressively hunt for a credit risk or financial risk internship the summer before graduation. I think both of these things should be done before you consider going for the FRM but that is just my two cents!

[@shaqueenroberts5753]

@@RyanOConnellCFA Oh ok I get you. Thanks a lot for your prompt response Ryan

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

@@shaqueenroberts5753 ​ My pleasure, best of luck with your decision!

[@meerejpa]

Hi Ryan, Could you suggest me which is best for corporate Treasury? Other than CFA. CMA or CPA?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

I think for most corporate treasury roles the CFA would be preferred over the CPA and CMA. But I may be biased haha

[@anke2554]

Hi! I am a prospective undergraduate student and have to decide between actuarial science and a general BCom mathematics degree that would allow me to study financial risk management. I’m a girl and would like to one day be able to spend time with my children. Do you have perhaps have advice for me on which would be a better degree? :)

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Hello Anke, I'm afraid I'm not the best person to ask for this question as I'm not too familiar with either field! If I were you, I'd first do a good amount of research on what the hours per week and work-life balances are like in both fields. And then likely choose the one with lower hours and better work-life balance. It is very hard to say though

[@husseinarslan7173]

How can i do financial expert and risk? CFA and FRM is enough?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

CFA and FRM should be more than enough. Most people only do 1 or neither

[@husseinarslan7173]

@@RyanOConnellCFA Thank you, I will start study CFA Level 1 and then level 2 when I passed, i will study FRM part 1 and later CFA level 3 so its good plan? Maybe i will travel to work at Saudi arabic at company related to forex and investment banking and corporate banking..

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

@@husseinarslan7173 That sounds like a good plan Hussein. That is the order I took the tests in as well and believe it to be the best way to take advantage of the synergies in both their content

[@husseinarslan7173]

@@RyanOConnellCFA you know about investment banking analyst and what i should i have to get a job? CFA level 3 and what about experience

[@adolphsow607]

Hi Ryan, thanks for the video, I have passed cfa lvl 1 few years back, planning to take frm part 1 in May 2022. I have almost 5 years experience in Treasury, 2 years+ in back office, 2 years+ in front office.. Dealing with OTC fx derivative for currency hedging purposes. Do I stand a chance to go into market/credit risk management in near future, at the same time pursuing frm? Kindly advise.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

You sound very qualified to me and the FRM could only help strengthen your resume!

[@omarhosny7555]

Does FRM add value if i’m working in the equity research field or want to work in?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

I would say that for working as an equity research analyst, FRM would not add a lot of value. You could just stick to CFA if you were hoping to land that role

[@mohitbajaj8456]

Hey buddy ! I've just completed class 12th and planning to do BBA .. do you think it would be fruitful if i manage to do FRM along with my BBA and after that should I go for an MBA in finance or CFA ? I'm inclined towards finance side , would like to become an investment banker ( as of now , currently confused😢) Could you guide pls

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

I think it could be quite challenging to do the FRM on the side of a bachelor's degree but if you could pull it off you'd be in a great spot. But personally, I'd just enjoy you're life during your bachelors degree, you'll have 40 years to pursue certifications afterwards

[@mohitbajaj8456]

@@RyanOConnellCFAik man but there's a lot of competition in India and I want to just dive into the finance world now so i guess it's fine for me ;)

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

@@mohitbajaj8456 that is a good point! You may be in a more competitive environment in which case it may make more sense to start preparing early

[@mashahaque1252]

@@mohitbajaj8456 im gonna agree on this context, cause half of the undergrads are busy preparing for charted accountant or mba exams, it feels like you are out of place and hence wont stand nowhere.

[@chad6034]

Thanks Mohit I was thinking the same thing,I am currently pursuing BMS Honours and right now I am also thinking of doing FRM.

[@ChristopherRyan84]

I want to work in financial world and attain certs and licenses like series 7 etc but i have a few felonies for retail theft and drug possession. It happened a few years ago. Are there any areas in the field I can work in? thanks. anyone with guidance or suggestions feel free to lmk

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Hey man, sorry to hear that you have that on your record. Some areas of finance will likely be harder to find a job in with felonies. I think banking is one where a lot of banks just will flat out not hire anyone with a felony. So you may need to target less regulated areas. Small firms, startups, or small family offices could have more lax hiring policies. Also one thing to consider would be operating independently in a freelance type of way like I do. Not one of my clients has ever tried to run a background check on me and no one even asks me about felonies. However, you have to get your skills to a pretty advanced level to get people to hire you in that capacity. Overall, I'd say your best bet is to work your ass off and develop skills that go beyond most people in the field. If you are good enough, you will find someone willing to hire you despite the record

[@ngoccuongnguyen3206]

Tks a lot for your sharing

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

It is my pleasure and thank you for watching!

[@husseinarslan7173]

CMA OR CFA? becouse i traveling to KSA but i don't now if make CMA before work or after and IFRS what about salaries CMA? Can you tell me Its important CMA for work!

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Sorry Hussein, I'm not very familiar with the CMA

[@husseinarslan7173]

@@RyanOConnellCFA hello how are do you advise me to start study CFA and after FRM?

[@ryanr8121]

How long do you have to take these exams once you start taking the exams? Also, are these state based when it comes to renewal?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Hello Ryan, the CFA is international so once you've got the charter you just pay like $300 per year and you could move anywhere in the world and still have it. I believe they allow two attempts per year at each level. If you pass a level, I believe you can sign up for the earliest exam window for the next level if you'd like which would be 4 to 6 months in the future

[@ryanr8121]

@@RyanOConnellCFA so once you've had two attempts and cannot pass it, you automatically are barred from taking it again, or do you think you just have to wait a certain amount of time before attempting again? Can you just stop at one and get one certification, or have to complete all three in order to have a CFA license?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

@@ryanr8121 No, you aren't barred from taking it again, I know a lot of people who took 3 or 4 attempts to pass a single level. You'd just have to wait until the next year to take it again. You could put "Passed CFA Level 1" on your resume if you want but no one that I know would really value that. Its kind of an all or nothing certification

[@sultanhaiderwadoodmufti4829]

This guy is cool.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Haha thank you Sultan

[@tacosalamanca556]

I want to pursue a career in treasury management. I am currently doing a-levels and will likely major in economics. What would be your suggestions regarding cfa or frm.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

What area in the treasury department would you like to work in?

[@stoicbran8985]

Do you need a degree to get the CFA and FRM? Or do you just need work experience?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

I believe that CFA requires a bachelors degree but FRM does not. It may have changed since I took them though

[@stoicbran8985]

I found out that you need 4000hrs of work experience to take the CFA OR a bachelors. Would a FRM and CFA get me into a portfolio manager position? or would i also need a degree

[@noahpretty1823]

Could you recommend the best FRM prep material out there

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

For me personally, I found Bionic Turtle to be the best

[@waldemir5621]

13:23 It does sound like u hate yourself there 💀 Well I do believe I want to take the CFA or RFM, I'm from Latin America and see that as the only way I could work in my field in Europe. So I believe it would be relevant for me, anyone has some thoughts?

[@budi1100]

Hi Ryan. Very interesting take on the personality. 1) Do you familliar with MBTI? if so, do you consider yourself as intuitive or sensing type? 2) Do you agree that Financial Risk analyst more suitable for sensing type while Fixed income Analyst is more suitable for intuitive type?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Hello! I took the MBTI test a while back and got INTP, so intuitive. I think both intuitive and sensing types of people could do well in both of those roles. I think the more important personality trait would be thinking vs feeling. These are definitely more "Thinking" types of roles in my opinion

[@budi1100]

@@RyanOConnellCFA Ah, got it, thanks!

[@emmanuelokoro5476]

is CFA/FRM qualification worth pursuing for someone age 41?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Hello Emmanuel! It's never too late to pursue further education, and the value of CFA/FRM qualifications depends on your individual goals and circumstances. At 41, you still have plenty of time to advance your career, and these certifications could potentially open up new opportunities for you. Consider factors such as your current role, industry, and future aspirations to determine if obtaining a CFA/FRM will be beneficial. Remember, investing in yourself is always a worthwhile endeavor!

[@Its_Lilypad_]

Very interesting! Thanks a lot for sharing Ryan. Have you, by any chance, taken a look to the new GARP certification called SCR?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Thanks! I have not heard of the SCR

[@abhishekbal399]

In the context and content type CFA does not come close to the FRM. I have both. And I say this that FRM is way more intense than CFA

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

I would agree that the FRM has more difficult content

[@Kevina_Mae]

@abhishekbal399 if you had to do it over would you just get the CFA only and not the FRM?

[@bretsteinmann2787]

I don't find test results or grades being that indicative of a persons success in life

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

I agree Brett but sometimes you need to do what the employers want haha

[@davidshah7449]

I WANT LEVELS 1 NOTES , HELP ME, WHICH NOTES OR BOOKS U USE TO PASS THE CFA LEVEL 1 ???

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

I used Schweser Notes to Pass CFA Level 1 David

[@aalekhrasal4246]

Good video. Do you feel the skillets required in market risk/quantitative risk is more than a FRM ? What would you recommend to upskill for quantitative skills ? Eg: learning python, doing additional math courses etc.

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

I think the FRM would set you up well for a career in quantitative market risk! I got the FRM and work in that field currently

[@aalekhrasal4246]

@@RyanOConnellCFA appreciate your prompt response. Is there any way I can discuss this topic with you further ?

[@russ-mcbride]

What’s up with unburying the 1990’s JavaScript blinking signs at the top of the screen. Unwatchable.

[@vegahedge2635]

FRM is way more valuable to Banks as it is much more quantitative

[@NicBob89]

“Slightly” 😂😂😂 I’ve just written my CFA level 3. FRM part 1 and 2 both take less time than any of the CFA Levels, I would say that it’s 1 month less studying with the same intensity, but the difference is that if you study enough time you will pass the FRM. If you study the required amount for the CFA exams, you won’t necessarily pass.

[@TheUn-trainedVoice]

FROM where i can get the study material for FRM ? Any suggestions ?

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

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[@kaishekchiang8493]

Oops, my study plan is to start with FRM level 1, then CFA level 1😅😅😅 Will it be more difficult？

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

You can go whatever route you prefer! Just keep in mind you may forget some of the content by the time CFA Level 3 comes around (which has a risk management section similar to FRM Part 1)

[@hitheshd6865]

What about doing frm and CFA

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Hello Hithesh, I touched on the combination @11:10

[@hitheshd6865]

Will doing CFA and frm together add value to ur profile and give an edge over the other who has done only one of these certifications

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

@@hitheshd6865 I think it adds value but how much is debatable. There may be some diminishing returns after the first one

[@annas4843]

@@RyanOConnellCFA there is diminishing return, I ve done CFA, CAIA and just passed FRM I (bank pays). I feel it also gets a bit ridiculous to put all three at your signature, but looks more fancy on marketing material for bio

[@majidareef3555]

Can CFA become Investment banker

[@RyanOConnellCFA]

Absolutely! Although, I've heard that the CFA isn't too highly valued in investment banking and they care more about whether someone has come from an elite university

[@jiaxinxu6845]

@@RyanOConnellCFA it’s all about TS for IBD, although this year’s probably the easiest for the non-cohort due to nothing other than the liquidity in market and crazy M&A volume.

[@TRA]

@@RyanOConnellCFA very sad

[@pjb111]

Cfa is way more difficult. Lol not even comparable

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