Welcome to the Finance Community!
Finance relates to the services involved in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. The finance and insurance industry is all about managing money and making financial transactions—from a child’s first savings account to multimillion-dollar corporate loans.
What employers hire people in finance?
- Banks
- Credit card companies
- Insurance agencies
- Stock brokerages
- Investment fund companies
What are common roles in finance?
- Accountants and Auditors
- Financial Managers
- Insurance Underwriters
- Loan Officers
- Treasurers and Controllers
Considering a career in finance?
Some points to keep in mind:
- Most careers in this community require the skills to work meticulously with documents and policies, maintain records, and interpret government regulations and laws. Individuals may be liable if an action does not meet compliance.
- The finance and insurance industry typically has a more formal dress code than many other industries. Employees’ appearance contributes to a company’s impression as being trustworthy, upright, and reliable.
- Work schedules typically follow a routine 9-to-5, but work hours may extend for those who work for clients or need to be available when opportunity strikes.
- When it comes to managing investments, your co-workers are often your competitors; if you don’t capitalize on an opportunity, they might.
Gaining Experience
- Volunteer with local non-profits and local boards to provide financial support or through these organizations.
- Explore organizations that offer internships.
- Complete a simulation with Forage to advance your finance skills or gain experience trading stocks in the Investopedia simulation.
- Check out this tracker highlighting finance internship programs with application deadlines.
- Volunteer internationally with Bankers without Borders.
