Successful individuals in finance possess excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze information. Other attributes include:

  • Quantitative proficiency
  • Ability to identify and control risk
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Detail-orientation
  • Excellent oral, written and electronic communication capabilities
  • Leadership skills
  • Competence in decision-making
  • Capacity for teamwork

Career Possibilities:

  • Credit analyst/manager
  • Treasury analyst
  • Cash manager
  • Capital budgeting analyst
  • Securities analyst
  • Stock broker
  • Securities trader
  • Currency trader
  • Investment banker
  • Portfolio manager
  • Financial Planning and Wealth Management (CFP)
  • Credit trust officer
  • Branch manager
  • Bank examiner
  • Operations officer
  • Loan officer