Careers in Finance & Banking
Two hundred and thirty-seven careers across investment banking, accounting, wealth management, trading, financial planning, and the operational and analytical roles that sit underneath the modern financial system. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day.
237 careers in Finance & Banking
Accountants and Auditors
Bachelor's degree · $81,680
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate…
Accounting Assistant
High School Diploma or Associate's Degree · $45,000
Assists accountants with financial record-keeping, data entry, reconciliation, and report preparation. Handles…
Accounts Payable Clerk
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $48,000
Processes invoices, reconciles statements, and ensures timely payments to vendors. Maintains accurate financial records…
Acquisitions Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Identify, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures through financial…
Actuarial Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $93,525
Actuarial analysts use mathematical, statistical, and financial theories to assess and manage risk. They analyze data…
Actuary
Bachelor's Degree · $125,770
Analyzes the financial costs of risk and uncertainty using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory. Actuaries…
Algorithmic / Systematic Trader
Master's or PhD in Math, Physics, CS, or Financial Engineering · $175,000
Develops and deploys quantitative trading strategies using statistical models and algorithms, optimizing execution…
Algorithmic Trader
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Mathematics / Physics / Finance · $240,000
Develops and executes algorithmic trading strategies; optimizes execution algorithms and manages automated trading…
Angel Investor
Bachelor's Degree · Highly variable, depends on investment success and portfolio exits.
Provides capital for startups or entrepreneurs, usually in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity. Offers…
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
Bachelor's Degree · $81,680
Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed…
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
Bachelor's Degree · $81,680
Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques,…
Asset Manager (Real Estate)
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Optimizes real estate portfolios by developing and executing strategic plans to maximize value and generate returns for…
Associate Analyst (Equity Research)
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Equity Research Associates analyze publicly traded companies and industries, build and update financial models, conduct…
Auditing Clerk
Associate's Degree · $45,000
Auditing clerks examine and verify financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with…
Bank Teller
High School Diploma · $38,000
Bank Tellers assist customers with their financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and cashing checks.…
Billing Specialist
Associate's degree · $45,000
Manages and processes invoices, ensures accurate billing, and resolves billing discrepancies for clients or patients.…
Bookkeeper
High school diploma; Associate's in Accounting preferred · $45,000
Maintains accurate financial records by recording daily transactions, reconciling bank statements, managing accounts…
Branch Operations Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $68,000
Oversees and coordinates daily operational activities within a financial branch, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and…
Budget Analysts
Bachelor's Degree · $87,930
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting…
Business Continuity Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Develops, implements, and manages strategies to mitigate risks and ensure an organization's ability to continue…
Buy-Side Equity Research Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $180,000
Conducts equity research for hedge funds, asset managers, or pension funds to support internal portfolio management and…
Carbon Market Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyzes carbon markets, policies, and projects to identify investment opportunities and manage emissions trading…
Cash Management Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Accounting / Business · $78,000
Optimizes cash positions, manages payment flows, and implements cash management strategies.
Cash Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Manages an organization's daily cash balances, liquidity, and financial transactions. Prepares cash flow forecasts,…
Cash Management Specialist (Treasury & Cash Management)
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Manages an organization's daily cash balances, liquidity, and financial transactions. Prepares cash flow forecasts,…
Cash Manager
Bachelor's in Finance / Accounting / Business · $82,000
Optimizes cash positions across multiple entities and accounts; manages payment flows and banking relationships.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Bachelor's degree (MBA/CPA common) · $270,000
Leads all financial functions of an organization including financial planning, accounting, treasury, investor…
Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
Master's Degree · $350,000
Directs an organization's investment strategies, manages portfolios, and oversees financial growth initiatives.…
Chief Operating Officer (Nonprofit)
Master's Degree · $110,000
Oversee daily administrative and operational functions, including programs, human resources, finance, and IT, to ensure…
Chief Risk Officer (CRO-Risk)
Bachelor's degree (MBA/MS in Finance common) · $230,000
Identifies, assesses, and mitigates enterprise-wide risks including financial, operational, reputational, and strategic…
Claims Adjuster
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Investigates insurance claims to determine the extent of an insurance company's liability and negotiate settlements.…
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Bachelor's Degree · $76,790
Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and…
Clearing & Settlement Specialist
Bachelor's in Finance, Business, or Accounting · $82,000
Manages the clearing and settlement of securities and derivatives transactions through central counterparties (CCPs),…
Client Service Representative (Financial)
Associate's Degree · $55,000
Provide financial product and service information to clients, resolve inquiries, and maintain client accounts.
Cloud Financial Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Optimizes cloud spending and financial operations for organizations, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance within…
Collateral Management Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or Business · $85,000
Manages collateral movements for OTC derivatives and securities financing transactions, calculating margin calls,…
Collateral Manager
Bachelor's in Finance / Business / Accounting · $80,000
Manages collateral for treasury and trading operations; monitors collateral levels and optimizes collateral usage.
Collections Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Oversee and manage the collection of outstanding debts from individuals or businesses, developing strategies to…
Collections Specialist
Associate's degree · $50,000
Manages overdue accounts and negotiates payment plans to recover outstanding debts for businesses.
Commercial Banking Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $126,000
Commercial Banking Analysts provide financial advice and solutions to clients, assisting with credit products, cash…
Commercial Banking Credit Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Evaluate the creditworthiness of businesses and individuals by analyzing financial statements, market conditions, and…
Commodities Trader
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $210,000
Trades commodities (oil, metals, agricultural products) and commodity derivatives.
Commodity Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Execute buy and sell transactions of raw materials and primary agricultural products, leveraging market analysis,…
Compliance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Ensures organizations adhere to legal and ethical standards by developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance…
Compliance Analyst - Financial Services
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Monitors financial transactions and internal processes to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal…
Corporate Banking Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes financial data and client needs to support corporate banking activities, including lending, treasury…
Corporate Development Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Analyzes potential mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures to support a company's strategic growth initiatives.…
Corporate Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $140,000
A Corporate Development Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic initiatives such as…
Corporate Finance Advisor
Bachelor's in Finance / Business / Economics · $165,000
Provides strategic financial advisory services to corporations on capital structure, financing, and corporate…
Corporate Finance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes financial data to guide strategic business decisions, optimize capital structure, and manage corporate…