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What Can I Do With a Major In Finance? C A R E E R A R E A S P O T E N T I A L E M P L O Y E R S J O B S E A R C H S T R AT E G I E S C O R P O R AT E A N D P U B L I C F I N A N C E

Financial Analysis Cash Management Credit Management Budget Analysis Investment Management Investor Relations Financial Reporting Treasury Real Estate Risk Management

Private businesses of all sizes and types State and local government entities Federal agencies including the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department Schools and universities Non-profit organizations Foundations Hospitals

Complete a related internship. Look for opportunities posted on www.depaul.experience.com. Develop strong computer skills, including spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Sharp analytical skills are crucial in this industry. You may want to consider graduate school; earning an MBA can help you reach the highest levels of corporate finance.

B A N K I N G

Corporate Credit Analysis Commercial Lending Trust Management Capital Services and Mergers and Acquisitions Mortgage Loans Originations and Packaging Branch Management Operations Cash Management Credit Scoring and Risk Management Private Banking

Commercial Banks Credit unions Savings and loan associations Savings banks Mortgage banks Captive finance companies, e.g., Ford Motor Credit Company Regulatory agencies including: Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, OTS

Develop a solid background in business including marketing and accounting. Get experience through part-time, summer, or internship positions in a financial service firm. Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to work well with a diverse clientele. Take intermediate accounting courses, especially for jobs in credit analysis or lending, to complement your finance knowledge.

I N V E S T M E N T B A N K I N G

Corporate Financial Analysis

Mergers and Acquisitions Equity and Debt

Institutional Bond and Equity Sales Retail Bond and Equity Sales

Business Valuation Business Sale Transactions

Currency Trading Derivatives, e.g. options

Trading Venture Capital Fund Management

New Venture Analysis

Investment banking firms Financial services firms Insurance firms

An MBA is required to move beyond the entry-level analyst position in investment banking. Be prepared to work many hours of overtime per week, start at the bottom, and pay your dues. Develop strong analytical and communication skills, and cultivate personal ambitiousness. Investment banking is a highly competitive field. Obtain a Series 7 License for both institutional and retail broker sales positions. Work toward the CFA designation.

M O N E Y M A N A G E M E N T

Research Trading Marketing Portfolio Management Mutual Fund Analysis

Portfolio management firms Commercial banks Investment banks Federal Reserve banks Insurance firms

Most positions require an advanced degree in economics, finance, or business and many years of financial experience. Have a broad understanding of business and be comfortable with risks of investing. Good entry points are working for a public pension fund, bank trust department, or a mutual fund.

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C A R E E R A R E A S P O T E N T I A L E M P L O Y E R S J O B S E A R C H S T R AT E G I E S A C C O U N T I N G

Corporate or Government Including: Financial Management Financial Reporting Cost Accounting Tax Planning Research

Companies of various sizes in all industries Federal agencies and departments including: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, Office of Management and Budget, Securities Exchange Commission State and local agencies

Opportunities in accounting sometimes exist in government and corporate settings for finance students. Maintain a strong GPA and take more than the required number of accounting classes to supplement the finance curriculum. Complete an internship in a government agency and become familiar with the government application process to work in the public sector.

C O N S U LT I N G

Business Valuation M&A Advisory Strategy and Program Evaluation Restructuring and Turnaround Healthcare Consulting Litigation Consulting Management Consulting Government Contracts

Large professional services firms Boutique firms that specialize in certain industries, like healthcare, education, etc.

Consulting is essentially the business of providing advice to your client, so excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary. An MBA or specialized masters degree is often required to move beyond an entry-level analyst role. As you progress in your career, you usually develop knowledge in a specific industry and become a specialist. Specialized knowledge, along with a network of industry contacts, increases your chance of moving up. Presentation skills and spreadsheet skills are very important. Consider taking a PowerPoint or Excel course through DePaul’s Media Production & Training Department: http://www.itd.depaul.edu/website/. Be prepared for long hours and extensive travel.

I N S U R A N C E

Claims Analysis Underwriting Risk Management Sales Actuarial Science Loss Control Agent / Broker

Life insurance firms Property and casualty insurance firms Commercial banks Savings banks

Complete an internship with an insurance agency. Talk to professionals in the industry to learn more about claims, underwriting, and risk management. Many entry-level positions exist in these areas. Find DePaul alumni working in the industry through the ASK network at www.ask.depaul.edu. Develop strong communication skills, as many positions require interaction with others and the ability to explain information clearly and concisely. Initiative and sales ability are necessary to be a successful agent or broker. Take additional statistics courses to prepare for a career in actuary science, and prepare to take the first in a series of actuarial examinations.

P E R S O N A L F I N A N C I A L P L A N N I N G

Financial Planner Customer Service Operations Portfolio Management

Brokerage firms Trust companies Financial partnerships Multi-line insurance firms Sole practitioners

Demonstrate a highly motivated and entrepreneurial personality and gain experience in sales. Research how to obtain the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. DePaul’s Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) offers a Financial Planning programs and courses: http://www.learning.depaul.edu. Develop a solid personal network; attend networking workshops and events at the Career Center and utilize the ASK network.

R E A L E S TAT E

Residential Brokerage Commercial Sales Appraisals Property Management Real Estate Portfolio Management Transaction Real Estate groups in professional services firms

Property management company Real estate brokers Commercial banks Appraisal firms Apartment and condominium complexes Developers Large corporations: real estate departments Real estate investment trusts Mutual funds

Obtain sales experience through part-time, summer or internship positions. Research how to become a real estate broker through the National Association of Realtors. Develop skills in entrepreneurship and networking. Research apprenticeships in appraisal. Consider a double major or minor through DePaul’s Department of Real Estate: http://realestate.depaul.edu/.