Explore Careers: Finance

What Can I Do With Finance?

What is Finance?

Tracking and predicting economic developments
Managing funds, cost analysis, investments, and credit policies
Enhancing efficiency and profitability through financial strategy

Day in the Life

Roles:
Financial & Investment Analyst
Financial Manager
Personal Financial Advisor
Source: careeronestop.org
Career-related podcasts:
Careers in Finance
Financial Analyst Journal
Boosting Your Financial IQ

Sample Finance Roles

Financial Analyst: Evaluate investments and advise businesses
Investment Banking Analyst: Analyze firms and industries
Personal Financial Advisor: Tailored financial guidance
Sales & Trading: Market-making in financial instruments
Commercial Bank Management: Oversee deposits, lending, and liquidity

Characteristics for Success

Attention to detail
Appetite for risk
Big-picture thinking
Collaborative mindset
Innovative and strategic
Strong analytical skills

Preparation

Bachelor’s degree required for most entry-level roles
On-the-job training is common
Additional credentials may include:

• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
• CFP (Certified Financial Planner)
• SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) Exam

Sample Employers

JPMorgan Chase, Oracle, Huntington Bank
Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Abercrombie & Fitch
Accenture, Amazon, Crowe, General Electric

Salary Information (2024–2025)

Full-time: $73,400 annually
Intern: $25/hour

Job Outlook

Financial Analysts: 8% growth (2022–2032)
Financial Examiners: 20% growth (2022–2032)
Growth driven by financial product expansion and regulatory needs
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Fisher Resources

Academic: Finance Department
Extracurricular:
Buckeye Capital Investors
Common Cents Investment Group
Undergraduate Finance Association
Finance Specialization Courses