Welcome to the Finance Community! Learn more here about the different career paths you can pursue, get resources to start your career journey and take next steps to pursue career opportunities.

The Finance section covers occupations that specialize in the investment and handling of money and capital. While mathematics, statistics and economics comprise some of the core concepts, speculation and evaluating risk versus reward also find use in many of these jobs. There are a wide variety of positions and responsibilities in this group and a person could be equally successful representing large banks, individuals seeking financial advising, and insurance firms.

Occupations within Finance

Finance vs. Accounting: Which Career Path Is Right For Me? Quiz

You know you want a job that deals with money and numbers. If you get a job in finance or accounting, you’ll be doing just that. But how do you choose? What’s the difference between finance vs. accounting? 

While both …

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Top 10 glamorous finance jobs for students, recent grads, and others early in their careers

The world of finance offers a spectrum of careers that go beyond traditional banking and accounting roles. For students, recent graduates, and those early in their careers, certain finance jobs stand out for their glamour, offering a mix of high …

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What Companies Are in the Finance Field in 2023?

The finance and financial services industry includes well-known banks, like JPMorgan and Bank of America, alongside Big Four accounting firms, like EY and PwC. However, the finance industry is vast and goes well beyond banking and accounting. So, what companies …

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Loan Officer vs. Underwriter: What’s the Difference?

When talking about mortgages, the difference between a loan officer vs. underwriter can be blurry since both professionals help customers secure residential or commercial mortgage loans. However, underwriters work in a variety of other financial services besides mortgages, like the …

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Marketing your diversity in a job search

In the article, How to market your diversity in your job search, Adejoke Adeboyejo highlights these tips to highlight the unique aspects of your professional background –

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Melanie Kiel Career Coach
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Learn From Professionals – What is it like working in Finance?

When making decisions about what career to pursue, hearing from professionals within the field can provide extremely valuable prospective. Consider …

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