Originally Posted by Unregistered

you need relevant experience and preferably an ivy league degree if you wish to get in. CFA is hardly a door opener. There are people who get in without the above. However, since that you are already 25 and not in the sector, you need something exceptional to break-in. CFA is useful if you are already in the industry and it was a wonderful learning experience. Don't place too much hope on CFA on getting you into investment banking.