Love Numbers? Pursue a Career in Finance!
A career in finance is exciting and rewarding, and usually, very lucrative. If you have a head for numbers and a passion for financial planning, the financial sector might be the perfect fit for you.
What’s this career about?
Finance is all about managing money. It is a vast field with many different job opportunities. Here are some of the most common:
Financial Analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions; they often assess the performance of stock market investments, real estate, bonds, and other investments.
Investment Analysts assess and recommend investment decisions, often for a fund or investment company.
Commercial Bankers work for commercial banks and provide financial services (e.g, loans, lines of credit, etc.) to businesses.
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) prepare tax returns and advise individuals and businesses on tax planning, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
Personal Finance Advisors help individuals with budgeting, saving, investing, and other financial goals.
These jobs only scratch the surface of the finance sector. There are many other options for those who love working with numbers and want to pursue a lucrative career.
Finance jobs can be quite stressful. You are responsible for making critical decisions that could have a major impact on your company’s bottom line. That kind of pressure can be tough to handle day in and day out.
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Dr Vibha Gupta, a feature writer, is a Ph.D. in Mathematics from IIT Roorkee. Her book Careers: A Pathfinder and articles in various publications are an attempt to guide students in choosing a career according to their natural strengths, talents and skills.