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Good with numbers? How about with money or “playing the market” with stocks? Did you pick up some slick spreadsheet tricks, even at a young age? If so, the financial and investment planning industry could be calling.

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Career Pathways

  • Accounting
  • Banking Services
  • Business Finance
  • Insurance
  • Securities and Investments

Common Majors To Study

  • Accounting and Business
  • Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
  • Applied Statistics
  • Computational and Applied Mathematics
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Bookkeeping
  • Public Finance
  • Insurance
  • Taxation
  • Financial Mathematics

In-Demand Jobs in This Industry

Now’s your chance to explore some of the most popular and sought-after roles in the finance industry.

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Finance

Actuaries

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

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Median Salary

120,000

Job Outlook

+22%
Finance

Financial Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

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Median Salary

156,100

Job Outlook

+17%
Finance

Treasurers and Controllers

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

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Median Salary

156,100

Job Outlook

+17%
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Personal Financial Advisors

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.

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Median Salary

99,580

Job Outlook

+17%
Finance

Tellers

Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.

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Median Salary

37,640

Job Outlook

+15%
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Military Jobs in Action

Hope Barboza
Second Lieutenant, Air Force
Deputy Disbursing Officer
The Military employs well over one million personnel, and all of them depend on financial managers like Hope for timely and accurate paychecks. But there’s more to her job than that.
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Military Jobs in This Industry

In many ways, finding and excelling at a job in the Military is the same as finding one anywhere else. Here you can explore those opportunities in greater detail.

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Finance

Military Financial Managers

Financial managers direct and coordinate financial management functions and serve as advisors to leadership in all matters pertaining to programming/budgeting, finance and accounting, and cost analysis. They perform managerial operations, including the establishment of performance standards and priorities for personnel, and security requirements for safeguarding assets. They are responsible for the management of financial operations and for providing advice on the effective use and redistribution of resources within fund limitations.

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Median Salary

75,420

Job Outlook

0%
Finance

Military Investigations Specialists

Investigations specialists are primarily responsible for investigating any criminal allegations and offenses that threaten the safety of military personnel, property, resources, or facilities. Specialties may include narcotics, economic crimes, cyber crimes, armed robbery, and death, among others.

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Median Salary

93,574

Job Outlook

0%
Finance

Military Accountants and Auditors

Accountants and auditors record and manage military financial records subject to audit. They also advise leaders on financial and accounting matters.

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Median Salary

111,311

Job Outlook

0%
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