Cleared CFA Level I While Working Full-Time | What Worked, What He Dropped | CA Shubhkant's Story

A full-time corporate job, 8+ years of experience, family responsibilities, and a promotion to Senior Manager… yet he still managed to clear CFA Level 1 in August 2026! 🎯 Meet CA Shubhkant Upadhyay, Senior Manager at Cargill, who shares his inspiring CFA journey and how he balanced a demanding corporate career with exam preparation under the guidance of Sanjay Saraf Sir at SSEI. From attending lectures during his daily commute to making the most of his limited study hours, Shubhkant proves that you don't always need more time. You need to make better use of the time you have! 📌 What You'll Discover: ✅ Why he decided to pursue CFA after 7 years of working as a CA ✅ How he managed CFA preparation alongside a full-time corporate job and family responsibilities ✅ His daily study routine, time-management techniques, and revision strategy ✅ How CFA concepts helped him better understand derivatives, financial markets, and risk ✅ The importance of mock tests and conceptual clarity in CFA preparation ✅ His advice for CAs and working professionals planning to pursue CFA Thinking of starting your CFA journey while working full-time? This conversation is for you! 🎓 Start your CFA preparation with SSEI: 📞 For queries or admissions, connect with our counsellors: Or, click the link to chat with us: