JOBS IN FINANCEBy

Diva Jackson

WHAT TYPES OF JOBS ARE THERE IN FINANCE?

Bank teller Account manager Tax preparer Auditor Loan officer

WHAT DOES A PERSON IN FINANCE DEAL WITH?

Mostly money Government Personal Finance Corporate Finance

INCOME AND LABOR MARKET

$40,000 - $ 150,000 a year Income varies based on education. Jobs in this market are very secure.

WHERE DO THESE PEOPLE WORK?

Offices In the field

Places that aren’t their office

CAREER EXAMPLES

Actuary

Economist

WHAT DOES AN ACTUARY DO?

Analyze data Prepare prices for insurance companies Help companies form pension plans

WHAT TYPES OF THINGS DO THEY USE?

Computers Graphs Calculators Charts

INCOME AND EDUCATION

$45,000 - $150,000 a year Minimum education requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with different concentrations Passing the Casualty Actuarial Society exams

Other qualities Good understanding of math Computer skills Some training in liberal arts

WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY

“As an actuary, I like being intellectually challenged on a daily basis.” –Charity

“I dislike having to take writing exams for 3 years after college to become a fully qualified actuary.” -Amresh

WHAT DOES AN ECONOMIST DO?

Analyze data Track and predict changes in the economy Provide advice on economic issues

WHAT DO THEY USE?

Much of the same things as an actuary. Computers Graphs Charts

INCOME AND EDUCATION

$44,000 - $150,000 a year Minimum education requirements:

BA Economics Master’s in economics

Other qualifications: Analytical and creative thinker Good with numbers

WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY

“What I like about being an economist is that there is no better way to understand the world.” –Robert

“I dislike not doing longer term work because of the everyday things I have to do.” –Kelly

Resources Career Cruising, Actuary

http://www.careercruising.com/Careers/JobDetails.aspx?LoginID=482ddccc-78c1-45fd-8f3b-c4474f879785-0&OccNumber=4 (and sub items) 2-2-11

Career Cruising, Finance Cluster http://www.careercruising.com/Careers/ClusterProfile.aspx?LoginID=482ddccc-78c1-45fd-8f3b-c4474f879785-0&Type=USNational&Cluster=FI 2-2-11

Career Cruising, Economist http://www.careercruising.com/Careers/JobDetails.aspx?LoginID=dcdb71ed-68fa-43c4-b092-d8000dc53624-0&OccNumber=153&field=AtaGlance (and sub items) 2-2-11