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Career Opportunities The growing need for financial expertise as the economy expands will ensure job growth over the next decade. The various Career areas in Finance are : Corporate Finance A career in corporate finance means working for a company to help it find sources of capital, grow the business, make acquisitions, plan for it's financial future and manage any cash on hand. Key job areas include treasury, financial analysis, cash management, credit management and controlling. Commercial Banking Key job areas in commercial banking include loan issuance (credit appraisal, account management), mortgage services, leasing, credit card banking, international finance, trade credit, trust services and overall operational handling. Insurance As the population ages and wealth grows, the demand for insurance professionals will increase dramatically. Typical job areas include actuarial services, agency and broker-ships, claims adjustments, risk management and service management. Investment Banking Considered as the most glamorous area in finance, investment banking includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, trading, structured finance, management of financial assets, trade of securities and financial advice. Money Management Money managers hold stocks and bonds for institutional clients. Typical job areas for money managers include portfolio management, sales, investment advisory, mutual fund analyst and hedge fund trading. Real Estate This area includes residential and commercial real estate brokering, real estate appraisals, property management and construction & development. Financial Planning Financial planners help individuals plan their financial futures. They undertake investments, taxes and estate planning issues. The Employers look for : National as well as international recruiters look for candidates with a broad range of skills for financial management positions. Financial managers should be creative thinkers and problem-solvers, applying their analytical skills to business. They must be comfortable with the latest computer technology. As financial operations increasingly are affected by the global economy, financial managers must have knowledge of international finance. Proficiency in a foreign language is also considered as an important aspect. Eligibility A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration is the minimum academic preparation for financial managers. However, many employers now seek graduates with a master's degree, preferably in business administration, economics, finance, or risk management. |
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