Careers in Finance

The Field of Finance

• Involves the investing, accounting and managing of money.

Career Paths

• Accounting

• Banking

• Investment Advising

• Insurance

• Economist

• Law

Accounting

• Public Accounting (CPA)– Auditing – Tax Accounting

• Internal Auditing• Managerial

Accounting

Banking

• Commercial Banking– Commercial Loan Officer– Treasury Professional

• Investment Banking– Analyst– Trust Operations

• Retail Banking– Manager– Loan Officer

• Regulatory Agency– Examiner– Analyst

Investment Advisor

• Stock Broker• Analyst• Retail Sales

Insurance

• Commercial Insurance– Bonding Agent– Agent– Underwriter– Actuary

• Personal Insurance– Life, Health – Auto, Home

Economist

• Financial Economist• Research Economist• Academic Professor

Law

• Corporate Counsel– Agreements– Advice– Dispute Resolution

Requirements

• Minimum - College Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Management

• Some jobs require a Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a common credential for managerial positions like CFO.