although I have a degree in international studies, I want to ask, how does one become a financial analyst in Nigeria. do I have to study economics at masters level?

joromi36:
although I have a degree in international studies, I want to ask, how does one become a financial analyst in Nigeria. do I have to study economics at masters level?

1. Enroll for Professional Exams. ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CFA etc
2. If you are below 25, apply to the big four (EY, PWC, KPMG, Deloitte). They dont discriminate first degree.
3. Worst case scenario, get a small accounting/audit firm to train with. They dont discriminate too.

P.S. I have a lot of friends in the finance line without Accounting first degree.

yvesboss:


1. Enroll for Professional Exams. ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CFA etc
2. If you are below 25, apply to the big four (EY, PWC, KPMG, Deloitte). They dont discriminate first degree.
3. Worst case scenario, get a small accounting/audit firm to train with. They dont discriminate too.

P.S. I have a lot of friends in the finance line without Accounting first degree.

He said Financial Analyst, not merely an accountant.

@OP you need to apply for Core finance positions like Investment Banking or Corporate Finance. You can get a Corporate Finance role in the big 4s but I suggest you go for an Investment Bank/Securities company.

Then start CFA if you got the money.

yvesboss:


1. Enroll for Professional Exams. ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CFA etc
2. If you are below 25, apply to the big four (EY, PWC, KPMG, Deloitte). They dont discriminate first degree.
3. Worst case scenario, get a small accounting/audit firm to train with. They dont discriminate too.

P.S. I have a lot of friends in the finance line without Accounting first degree.

thanks...... I'm very grateful

haibe:


He said Financial Analyst, not merely an accountant.

@OP you need to apply for Core finance positions like Investment Banking or Corporate Finance. You can get a Corporate Finance role in the big 4s but I suggest you go for an Investment Bank/Securities company.

Then start CFA if you got the money.

so u mean I can apply for these positions even without d idea on investment banking or corporate finance?

haibe:


He said Financial Analyst, not merely an accountant.

@OP you need to apply for Core finance positions like Investment Banking or Corporate Finance. You can get a Corporate Finance role in the big 4s but I suggest you go for an Investment Bank/Securities company.

Then start CFA if you got the money.

Thanks for the highlight, However, the Big 4 isnt known for only Accounting. There is a Corporate Finance department.

Your advice on investment banking is also a good idea.

Thanks

yvesboss:


Thanks for the highlight, However, the Big 4 isnt known for only Accounting. There is a Corporate Finance department.

Your advice on investment banking is also a good idea.

Thanks

Your point 1 and 3 strongly suggests you are mixing up accounting and finance, even your second point too because ur first suggestion should not be big 4 but companies like Meristem, Vetiva, SIAML
. etc, but it's fine.

joromi36:



so u mean I can apply for these positions even without d idea on investment banking or corporate finance?

For trainee positions, yes!