Jobs & Degrees in Finance and Investments
What kind of finance career do you want?
Are you certain about the types of jobs in finance and investments that you would like to target in your job search? There are many exciting fields to discover and think about for your next position. Here is a list of designations, certificates, and credentials in Finance. Included in the list is types of jobs in financial planning, investment management, wealth management, economics, Private Equity, and Venture Capital.
Departments:
Investor Relations
Corporate Strategy
Client Relationship Manager
Sales
401(k) plan management phone rep
401(k) plan management / Implementation services / bring in the 401(k) plans
Target industries within finance / investments
Technology
Biotech
Green technology
Socially responsible investing
Impact investing
Health or medical
Blockchain
Bitcoin
FP&A – Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)™
Certified Corporate FP&A Professional (FP&A)
Types of Jobs:
Buy side trading
Buy side analysts
Sell side trading
Sell side analysts
Difference between buy side vs sell side
Research/financial analysts
Entry-level analyst
Investment analyst (investing, banks, brokerage, hedge funds)
Equity analyst
Credit analyst
Financial analyst (FP&A on staff at traditional corporations)
Quantitative Analysis
Machine learning
Artificial intelligence
Data Science
Actuary
Investment Banking
Mergers and Acquisitions
Underwriting
Private Equity
Private Equity – established companies
Two best designations for PE
1.**Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst – (CAIA)
2.**Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Partner
Managing Director
Vice President
Associate – pre-MBA
Venture Capital – new or start up companies
General Partner
Limited Partner
Managing Director
Venture Partner
Principal
Senior Associate / Associate
Analyst
Financial Planning / Wealth Management / Investment Management:
Wirehouse financial advisor
Wealth Management financial advisor/CFP
Portfolio Advisor (money managing)
Investment advisor associate
Para-planner, Registered Paraplanner℠
Office administration, Back Office admin
Client Service (Client Relationship Manager, Client Service Associate, Financial Planning Associate)
Junior advisor
Advisor – Sales/Prospecting – seminar leader/business development
Portfolio Managers & Hedge Fund Managers
(Mutual funds, investment companies, banking, hedge funds)
Fixed Income
Equities
Other:
Private Bankers
Economists
Investment Strategist
Investment writing
Investment On Air Commentator
Comptroller
Auditor
Management consulting in investments / finance
Mutual Fund Salespeople
Wholesalers who work with the finance industry
Accounting Designations:
Certified General Accountant (CGA)
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
Chartered Accountant (CA)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) Chartered Accountant (ACA)
The different types of accounting:
Financial accounting.
Governmental accounting.
Public accounting.
Cost accounting.
Forensic accounting.
Management accounting.
Tax accounting.
Auditing.
Advanced Accounting Terminology
Treasury Management
Treasury Management Analyst
Treasury Management Specialist
Treasury Management Sales Analyst
Treasury Management Auditor
C-Suite Executives
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Information Officer (CIO
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
Chief Human Resources Manager (CHRM)
Types of jobs for CFA & CIPM
- Derivatives & Alternative Investments
- Investment performance and risk evaluation
- Portfolio management and wealth planning
- Economics areas in corporate financial firms
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Hedge Fund Management
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Mutual Funds, insurance, and investment firms
- Equity Investments
- Fixed Income
- Machine Learning
Finance professional designations (alphabetical order):
Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS)
Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIM)
Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) http://www.acfe.com/exam-preparation.aspx
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
**Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst – (CAIA)
**Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Jobs that are well-suited for CFA:
- Research Analyst.
- Corporate Financial Analyst.
- Accountant or Auditor.
- Portfolio Manager.
- Credit Analyst.
- Consultant.
- Risk Analyst/Manager.
- Relationship Manager/Account Manager.
Chartered Life Underwriter – (CLU)
Chartered Investment Counselor – (CIC)
Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)
Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM®)
Chartered Portfolio Manager (CPM)
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)
Certified Money Coach (CMC)®
Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA)
Enrolled Agent (EA)
Finance Risk Manager (FRM)
Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional™ (FPQP™)
Investment Management Certificate (IMC)
Investment Banking RR
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP™)
Securities industry professional licenses such as the Series 24, 6, 63, 7, 65, 66, 79 (the 66 is 6 and 65 together)
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