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Basically, I'm in my final year of university and am at a bit of a crossroads. I have done numerous pure mathematics courses and would really love to get a Ph.D in the subject, focused in its applications towards mathematical finance. However, I would like to work in the industry a bit before moving on and getting a research position at a university and/or for a firm. Would it be feasible to get an MFE first and then go back and get the Ph.D after some years of experience/earning money in the industry, or do you think it would be best to go directly get the Ph.D? Is there any disadvantage to having a Ph.D when you apply to quant jobs when compared to an MFE, or would you be at worst seen as equal and at best seen as the superior candidate?