Here's who will actually employ you when you get your CFA
https://news.efinancialcareers.com/ie-en/313226/the-top-employers-of-cfas-globally-in-2018
JPM, UBS, RBC, BAML, HSBC, MS, Citi, Blackrock, CS
Some interesting trends emerge when looking at the data across a four-year stretch. While the pool of employed CFAs will likely continue to grow – more people earn their charter each year, likely outpacing the number of CFAs who retire or become unemployed – it’s noteworthy that not one of the companies in the list saw a dip in the number of CFAs they employ during any of the four years. That’s particularly impressive considering nine out of the 10 firms are large banks that have generally trimmed staff since 2015.
When looking at specific firms, J.P. Morgan stands out – and not just because they employ more CFAs than any other company. They’ve also increased their CFA pool by 26% over the last four years, representing the biggest increase among all top 10 firms.
But perhaps more illuminating is the fact that BlackRock, an investment firm with around 14,000 workers, employs over 1,100 CFAs – up roughly 23% compared to 2015. Nearly 8% of all BlackRock employees have their CFA, according to the figures. If you want to work at BlackRock, now is a good time. The fund is currently hiring while paying better than in years past. Having your CFA certainly won’t hurt your chances.