Older candidate applying for Finance Phd (40)

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I was told I have a strong profile for a top 25 schools except my age. When I graduate (if I get admitted, of course) I probably will be 45-46. Is there a still chance to still get a tenure tracked position at a decent school then.

Please advise. Many thanks.

upstreamer

I was told due to the shortage of finance phds, any body that wants a Tenure tracked position will get one?

Please advise.

And also, could you please provide the schools that you know would admit older candidates?

Thanks,

upstreamer

My Profile:
I graduated from top Chinese School and then have a master in computer science in US. Worked as programmer for many years before I got a master of financial engineering degree from a top school. GPA 3.6/4.0. I could get recommendation but since there is no research experience, most likely they would just say I am doing very well in core classes. After MFE I worked on wallstreet, now I am a VP at a bank. I am strong in Math and graduated top 0.01% from Chinese undergraduate school. I want to go back to school for a phd in finance and teach and research for the rest of my life. Interests: asset pricing, dynamic portfolio management, risk management. I scored 770 in GMAT before, I will aim the same or higher this time.

upstreamer

Where is liang placed?

upstreamer

Well, if I retire at 65, then I have 25 years to do research, that is pretty good.

I am also a CFA. However,  I like read journal of finance way better than read anything CFA related.

I know I am late in the game, even if I get admitted and graduated, I will subject to ageism when looking for a job. But I thought about doing Phd when I was 30, I didn't do it and I regret now. I don't want to regret again when I am 50.