Getting the CFA ESG Investing Certificate: Tips from a Big Four ESG Consultant

ABOUT DIANA
Diana is a recent graduate and a young professional working as an ESG and Sustainability Consultant at PwC in Hong Kong. Before joining PwC, Diana accumulated valuable insights through internships in sustainability roles in both Hong Kong and South Korea. These experiences equipped her with a holistic understanding of sustainability practices. Diana obtained the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing in 2023. In this episode, she shares her exam experience and study tips with us. For more information, you can feel free to reach out to Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-jeo...

ABOUT THE EPISODE
0:00 Intro
0:56 Self Introduction
2:13 ESG consulting work at Big Four
4:25 Reasons for taking the exam
4:57 Exam syllabus and topics
7:07 Topics most relevant to work
7:45 Exam details: timeline/ learning materials
9:54 Level of difficulty? Do you need Finance/ESG background?
11:13 Would you recommend taking the exam? If yes, who?
12:25 Study tips
13:16 Wrap up

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ABOUT HOST
Natalie is a passionate advocate for corporate impact. She studied Environmental Management in Hong Kong and currently works in the ESG/Sustainability research and consulting industry in Toronto. In her work, she aspires to contribute to the creation of a sustainable and equitable future by helping businesses make strategic decisions. On YouTube, she aims to inspire positive change by sharing impactful sustainability stories.

REFERENCES
CFA Institute - Certificate in ESG Investing: https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/progr...