Become the analyst research desks fight to hire
The Accredited Financial Analyst® builds the exact skills equity desks, AMCs and research houses demand — financial statement analysis, valuation, equity research and financial modelling — in a globally coveted designation held by 3,00,000+ professionals.
India's research & analysis boom needs proven analysts
Broking houses, AMCs, investment banks and global capability centres are hiring research and analysis talent fast — and they reward candidates who can prove rigorous, job-ready skills. AFA® is that proof.
A research analyst's complete skill set
The Accredited Financial Analyst® develops the skills financial, research and equity analysts use every day — financial statement analysis, corporate finance, equity research, investment analysis and financial modelling.
Offered by AAFM® USA — a board with 3,00,000+ certificants globally — it spans macroeconomics, corporate valuations, M&A, international market regulation, and research & reporting techniques.
Is AFA® right for you?
Is the Accredited Financial Analyst right for you?
This may be suitable if…
- You want to build financial analysis, valuation and investment-research capability
- You are a finance student, analyst, or BFSI professional targeting research or analyst roles
- You enjoy working with financial statements, models and company analysis
This may not be the right fit if…
- You are looking for a client-facing wealth-advisory or financial-planning program — consider CWM®
- You want a purely conceptual course with no analytical or quantitative work
Two levels, ten units of analyst rigour
From foundations to advanced research & valuation (indicative — request the brochure for the full syllabus).
Where AFA® can take you
High-demand roles across research, analysis and fund management.
Indicative salary ranges in India
| Financial Analyst | ₹5–18 LPA |
| Research / Equity Analyst | ₹6–20 LPA |
| Fund / Investment Manager | ₹10–25 LPA |
Market salary ranges in India from public sources (Glassdoor, Indeed, 6figr), 2025. Actual pay varies by role, employer, city and experience — AAFM India does not guarantee placement or salary.
Our alumni work at top financial companies — globally
AFA® analysts build careers across the world's leading investment banks, asset managers and research desks — the designation is recognised in 150+ countries.
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A global community across 150+ countries
AAFM-certified professionals practise in the world's major financial centres.
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Explore every step of the AFA® journey
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AFA® — frequently asked
The AFA® (Accredited Financial Analyst) is a designation in financial analysis, equity research, corporate finance and financial modelling. Offered by AAFM India and recognised by the US Department of Labour across 151+ countries, it prepares professionals for research, analyst and fund-management roles.
Research, equity and financial analysts, investment and fund-management professionals, and finance graduates or MBAs targeting analyst roles.
You can enrol after 10+2 (Intermediate). A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required at the time the certification is granted.
Two online proctored exams at Pearson VUE — Level I: 80 questions, 170 marks, 115 minutes; Level II: 90 questions, 200 marks, 175 minutes — plus two levels of project work. Passing score 50%.
Yes — it is recognised by global accreditation organisations and the US Department of Labour, across 151+ countries.
Fees vary by intake and any current offers. Request the brochure or speak to a counsellor for exact, up-to-date fees and payment options.
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