Switching your career a career in financial industry is a bit easy if you have what it takes to be one. For starters, you need to have at least a degree in fields related to finance, accounting, business, or economics. If you have a post baccalaureate degree or doctorate, these titles will preferably help but are not required.
Of course, you can always switch to a career in financial industry anytime and anywhere, but you still need to be certified before a brokerage or any financial company will trust you with a position in the industry.
For this, you will need the certification from the authorized agency that regulates professionals in the market, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Continue reading