Careers in Financial Services

This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook. Students interested in a career in financial services have an incredibly wide variety of career path options including Corporate Finance, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Financial Planning and more. This volume is designed to provide need-to-know information on the various careers in this growing field. Careers in Financial Services provides detailed information on 25 different career paths, including:

• Financial Analyst
• Trader
• Compliance Officer
• Quantitative Analyst
• Portfolio Manager
• Loan Officer
• Venture Capitalist
• Accountant

Information-packed chapters provide real-world information about these in-demand professions, including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, Networking Contacts, Areas with the Highest Employment Levels, and Conversations with Real Professionals.