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Accounting & Financial Services

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If you enjoy solving mathematical problems, managing a budget, and evaluating the cost effectiveness of products or services, or if you can envision yourself assessing the financial performance of companies or departments, forecasting economic conditions, buying or selling stocks and bonds, helping people achieve their financial goals, or keeping track of financial operations to ensure accurate records and tax reporting, this is the Career Community for you! If any of the above activities sound intriguing, join this Career Community.

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When businesses and governments need capital, they call on investment banks for help. Investment banks intermediate between issuers of securities and the investing public, distributing offerings through their dealer networks or direct sales to clients. They also securitize assets, structure corporate mergers and acquisitions, and arrange private placements of debt or equity securities.

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An increasing number of people are investing their money to help pay for their future plans, whether those include paying for college, retirement security, or a dream family vacation. As such, more and more people are turning to investment managers for help in making smart choices with their money. For those who are up to the challenge and who love following financial markets, investment management can be rewarding. Those who like to take risks, work independently, and can think on their feet can forge a successful career in this financial sector.

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Mutual funds raise money from shareholders and then invest in groups of assets such as stocks or bonds. They have grown increasingly popular in the last 30 years because they provide an investment option that’s diverse, affordable, and liquid. The mutual fund industry, which offers many rewarding career paths, has grown steadily since 1997, but it remains a relatively small sector of the financial industry.

Financial Quantitative Analysts
Mutual Fund Accountants and Auditors
Investment Analysts
Mutual Fund Compliance Professionals
Investment Customer Service Representatives
Financial Managers
Mutual Fund Lawyers
Mutual Fund Marketing Specialists
Mutual Fund Portfolio Managers
Mutual Fund Risk Managers
Mutual Fund Wholesalers

If you’ve ever deposited money in a checking or savings account or taken out a loan toward buying a house or car, you’ve worked with a commercial bank. Commercial banks provide financial services to consumers and make loans to all types of borrowers—from private individuals to major corporations and even government agencies. Commercial banking encompasses a broad range of occupations, including customer service, loan production, regulatory compliance, and back-office support.

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Venture capitalists raise funds of millions or billions of dollars and invest it in promising young businesses and start-up companies, reaping the rewards when these companies make it big or another company buys them. Careers in this high-powered and tight-knit industry are highly desirable for those who seek an intellectually challenging and entrepreneurial environment—not to mention potentially unparalleled financial rewards.

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Investment Underwriters
Private Equity Accountants and Auditors
Private Equity Business Development Directors
Private Equity Chief Dealmakers
Private Equity Compliance Professionals
Private Equity Financial Managers
Private Equity Investor Relations Specialists
Private Equity Lawyers
Private Equity Marketing Specialists
Private Equity Research Analysts and Associates
Private Equity Risk Managers
Venture Capital Accountants and Auditors
Venture Capital Analysts
Venture Capital Associates
Venture Capital Investor Relations Specialists
Venture Capital Lawyers
Venture Capital Marketing Specialists
Venture Capital Principals
Venture Capital Risk Managers

Private wealth management, also called private banking, is a specialized branch of the investment community that provides one-stop shopping for products and services needed by the wealthy—typically defined as those who have liquid assets of more than $1 million. Wealth management professionals often work closely with individuals and families to invest their money, plan for the future, and manage their finances during crises. Private wealth management is a personally rewarding and potentially very lucrative career where top performers can make more than $3 million annually.

Chief Information Officers
Financial Qualitative Analysts
Wealth Management Accountants
Wealth Management Analysts
Wealth Management Associates
Wealth Management Compliance Professionals
Wealth Management Investor Relations Specialists
Wealth Management Lawyers
Wealth Management Managing Directors
Wealth Management Risk Managers
Wealth Management Vice Presidents

Accounting is often ranked as one of the most desirable professions available—including being ranked as one of the top 50 jobs in 2020 by U.S. News & World Report. Also, despite a sluggish economy, corporate revenue and profits continue to grow, spurring steady demand for accountants. Hoovers places annual revenue in the public accounting industry at $125 billion, and with rising interest in emerging specialties such as international accounting, investigative and forensic accounting, and environmental accounting, the industry promises to remain dynamic and rewarding for years to come.

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