3. What is Finance?
 Finance is the study of how to invest and
raise money productively.
 Money and capital markets reviews the
banking system and the markets
 Corporate finance deals with raising
money for firms raise money and what
new projects to invest in.
 Investments deals with the working of
securities markets and the valuation of
stocks and bonds

4.  It is analytical.
 It is based on economics
principles.
 It uses accounting information
as an input.
 It is international in perspective.
 It evolves constantly.
 It provides good job

6. Career in Finance
What types of finance careers
are possible
Who are employers looking for
Where will you be happy and
successful
How to get a finance job

8. Banking (Investment, Commercial,
Merchant or other):
Corporate Finance
Sales and Trading
Research
Asset Managementa
Principal Investing
Lending

9. Corporations:
Corporate Finance
Treasury
Asset Management
Investor Relations
Strategic Planning

10. Other:
Financial consulting practices
Ratings agencies
Non-profits
Financial journalism
Public sector
SEC, Federal Reserve, etc
World Bank, ExIm Bank, etc

12. How to get a Finance Job
 Students will get jobs if they:
◦ Prepare;
◦ Use initiative and polite persistence;
◦ Show skills, characteristics, commitment
and confidence employer is looking for;
and

14. What Types of People Do Well in Finance?
Finance needs people
who are good at
solving problems, who
are comfortable with
numbers and who like
to work with people.
Many finance jobs are
people-oriented.

15. CAREERS IN BANKING
Common entry-level job:
Credit trainee
Common mid-career job:
Commercial Loan Officer
Example: Banc One has hired a
number of students at salaries in the
low 30s.

16. What You Need to Make it in Banking
 A broad understanding of business
 Good people skills
 Marketing skills and enthusiasm
 A strong understanding of accounting
 Backgrounds in corporate finance and
investment
 Good written communication skills

17. Careers in Investment Banks
Common entry level job:
Stock-broker, trader or security analyst
Common mid-career job:
VP or Managing director.
Example: A number of students have landed jobs
in investment banking over the years at salaries in
the
40-50K range (undergraduate) and 70K to 130K
range (MBA).

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