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Explore...Finance

Working in the area of finance often entails deciding how to manage and invest current resources to increase the future value of a company. Since this is a broad area in business, there tends to be a lot of many different jobs and industries to consider.

Skills Needed:

  • Quantitative skills are very important. It is beneficial to take additional course is math, statistics, and accounting
  • Many positions in finance require the ability and to analyze and interpret data; having an eye for detail is a needed trait
  • Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills

Types of Jobs:

  • Analyst/Associates
  • Equity/Credit Research
  • Institutional Sales
  • Trading
  • Structured finance
  • Emerging markets
  • Public finance
  • Credit/Ratings Analyst
  • Broker
  • Capital Market

Types of Industries:

  • Commercial Banking
  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Planning
  • Insurance
  • Investment Banking
  • Money Management
  • Real Estate

Career Exploration Steps:

  • Actively participate in the Undergraduate Finance Club, The Trading Pitt, the Investment Banking Club or any of the other CBA student organizations to learn more about the field and network with peers and professionals
  • Job shadow or conduct an informational interview with a professional in finance areas where you have an interest
  • Find an internship or a related career development experience
  • Read the Wall Street Journal and other financial news magazines to keep current on industry information

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