Babson graduates who take jobs in the financial services sector typically work for:

• Commercial banks
• Investment banks
• Money-management firms/divisions
• Insurance companies

Although it is most common for MBA graduates to work directly in finance, many pursue positions in marketing, sales, operations and systems management. Sample job titles for recent MBAs include:

• Commercial Lending Analyst
• Director, Strategic Planning
• E-Business Development Manager
• Equity Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Finance Project Manager
• Manager, Investment Banking
• Marketing Manager
• Portfolio Manager
• Senior Fund Administrator
• Technology Officer

If you want to pursue a career in financial services, we recommend that you:

• Research companies that interest you, create a list of the ones you want to target and identify contacts. Develop your network!
• Check the Babson MBA Online Recruiting System weekly, starting in early fall, as some financial services companies will recruit on campus. This is particularly important if you want position in a company’s leadership/rotational program.
• Check the websites of the companies that interest you on a weekly basis and apply for positions.
• Make sure you can tell a compelling and succinct story about why you went to business school and why you are interested in financial services. Have a clear understanding of the industry and lifestyle associated with the position you want.
• Be prepared for technical/analytical questions specific to the position (e.g. valuation, portfolio theory, ratio analysis, stock analysis).