Finance: Master the Financial Portfolio Career
Patrick McKnight ’14 shared his journey of going from working in a bank during college to a successful Portfolio Manager.
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“Be okay with taking calculated risks.” - Madeline Carpenter’14
Beloit College students spend a day in Chicago at the annual Econ Day learning and networking with alumni about business opportunities.Jill Fager
Description
Finance is a diverse field with a wide range of opportunities for those who want to help people, or companies, succeed financially. The umbrella term covers jobs such as a financial or investment advisor, trader, stockbroker, financial analyst, portfolio manager, investment banker, and various positions in corporate finance & the insurance industry.
Facts & Figures
Figures taken from GlassDoor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Number of Jobs in 2016: 329,500
- Job outlook: 7% (2018-2028)
- Starting salary: $47,000/yr
- Mid-career salary: $68,350/yr
- Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Soft Skills
- Planning and Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
How to Get Started
- Take Beloit College courses in Financial Accounting and Business Finance.
- Talk with your advisor and Economics & Business faculty:
- Connect with Beloit Alumni in finance careers.
- Visit Career Works.
- Pursue finance internships.
Alumni Stories
Finance: Responsibilities of a Product Developer
Working routine of Madeline Carpenter ’14 - a professional Product Develop Manager.
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