| Jobs in the finance industry are diverse and far | | | | Investment banking has long been seen as the most |
| reaching. Banking jobs have long been viewed as dull | | | | lucrative sector in the financial industry. The job |
| and uninteresting but this could not be further from | | | | includes purchasing assets, trade securities and |
| the truth. With roles in financial planning, investment | | | | offering financial assistance. As well as large |
| banking and real estate to name but a few, career | | | | multinational investment banking firms there are |
| paths in the finance industry are plentiful. | | | | smaller companies that operate on a more regional |
| Commercial banking jobs are wide ranging, they offer | | | | level. These jobs are important to world finance as |
| great entry level positions and good career | | | | the work larger companies undertake is often for |
| progression. The many large organisations in | | | | governments. |
| commercial banking also offer good employment | | | | Being a money manager is one of the most |
| security. Commercial banks provide employ more | | | | rewarding jobs in banking. It fundamentally involves |
| people than any other sector of the finance industry, | | | | the investment side of the stock market. Dealing in |
| they offer good opportunities to understand the | | | | stocks and bonds makes up the majority of the |
| world of business and interact with customers. | | | | work although freedom to work how you like is a |
| The world of corporate finance is wholly different as | | | | large constituent of these jobs. |
| it usually entails working 'in house' using your technical | | | | Unfortunately starting in money management is |
| knowledge to plan for a businesses future, the work | | | | difficult, top companies only hire experienced |
| is driven towards the growth of the business. | | | | individuals, although experience can be gained with |
| Fundamentally jobs in this sector of the banking | | | | local pension fund companies and insurance |
| industry create value for their company, they are | | | | companies. Understanding portfolio theory, fixed |
| predominantly performance related so subsequently | | | | income investments and gaining official qualifications |
| can be high pressure, although this pressure is | | | | will assist in getting this type of finance job. |
| elongated and based upon long term goals. | | | | Finally there is the financial field of real estate, jobs in |
| Financial planners carry out similar tasks to those in | | | | this sector are diverse and vary from construction to |
| the corporate sphere; these jobs however are | | | | mortgage brokering and leasing. With over a third of |
| focussed upon helping individuals plan for their future. | | | | the world's wealth tied up in real estate this is a |
| The work requires outstanding interpersonal skills | | | | financially rewarding sector to enter. The close ties |
| while it can be ultimately rewarding; both financially | | | | real estate has with society in terms of infrastructure |
| and personally. For this role understanding of estate | | | | development gives these jobs a sense of social |
| planning issues, investments and taxes is a | | | | responsibility, while the work offers different |
| prerequisite. | | | | challenges on a daily basis. Of all the jobs in banking |
| The field of insurance also offers a variety of finance | | | | this is often the most interesting field to enter. |
| jobs; insurance is increasingly becoming a lucrative | | | | As previously stated, jobs within the banking and |
| field as more and more people become dependent | | | | financial industries vary greatly; with so many |
| upon it. Jobs in this sector include calculating risk and | | | | disparate fields there is much to offer prospective |
| anticipating future problems. Job roles include | | | | financiers. The skills needed in the banking industries |
| underwriter, customer and sales representative, as | | | | are considerably unique to each field. However, if you |
| well as asset manager. Today the insurance industry | | | | feel you are shrewd with funds and in most cases |
| is trying to leave its negative image in the past and | | | | great with people, working in the finance industry |
| promote the idea that their industry is there to help | | | | could be the career path for you. |
| people in times of need. | | | | |