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Finance
| ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT CCD | | Vault Career Guide to the Top 50 Finance Employers | | Wetfeet Guide: 25 Top Financial Services Firms | | The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Finance | | The Fast Track: Insiders Guide to Winning Jobs in Management Consulting, Investment Banking & Securities Trading | | HedgeWorld Compendium (Hedge Fund Information) | | Horn Library Reference Desk | | SAMPLE JOB TITLES | SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION | | Accountant | Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. Responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Reports organization's finances to management, and offers suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts. May require a bachelor's degree in accounting and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Annuities Representative | Responsible for the annuities application process. Assists applicants and checks forms for completeness and accuracy. Ensures compliance with all regulations and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations which pertain to annuities applications. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty, 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area and a NASD license. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Auditing Supervisor | Oversees the auditing of accounting and financial data of various departments within an organization. Inspects and audits the operations and financials of the organization and reports any evidence of fraud. A level I supervisor is considered a working supervisor with little authority for personnel actions. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Supervises a staff of analysts/clerks and typically reports to the auditing manager. (www.salary.com) | | Budget Analyst | Analyzes accounting records to determine financial resources required to implement programs and makes recommendations for budget allocations to ensure conformance to budgetary limits. Also responsible for reviewing operating budgets periodically in order to analyze trends affecting budget needs. Requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Business Banking Developer Officer | Develops business banking strategies in order to sell products and services to prospective clients. Responsible for the initial relationship with prospects and works with business banking relationship manager to close selling process. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. (www.salary.com) | | Claims Examiner | Reviews, evaluates and processes claims and makes recommendations for resolution. Has contact with agents, claimants, and policy holders. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. A limited degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (www.salary.com) | | Commercial Loan Officer | Responsible for soliciting and servicing a variety of commercial loans. Interviews applicants and recommends approval of customer applications for commercial loans. Analyzes applicant financial status and credit to determine feasibility of granting loan. Approves loan within established limits or refers loan to loan committee for approval. Verifies loan agreements are complete and accurate according to policy. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. (www.salary.com) | | Credit Analyst | Duties include researching and examining credit risks, assessing credit history, and approving or disapproving extension of credit. May work with accounts receivable department. May require a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Financial Analyst | Compiles and analyzes financial information for an organization. Develops integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management. Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts. Requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Financial Associate (Corporate) | Gathers and interprets financial data in order to assist in corporate financial decisions. Assists in determining and negotiating financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Advises on new investment opportunities for the company. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. (www.salary.com) | | Fraud Detection Associate | Monitors account activity to detect possible customer fraud. Performs analysis to identify possible front-end and/or back-end fraud. Identifies areas for increased security procedures and recommends to fraud prevention associates. May contact customers to verify or explain unusual account activity. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Internal Auditor | Audits the accounting and financial data of various departments within an organization to ensure accuracy and compliance with government guidelines and laws. Identifies improper accounting or documentation and researches issues and makes recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly. May work with outside auditors to help reconcile discrepancies or support the external auditing function. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Mortgage Closer | Closes loans and disburses loan funds. Reviews all loan documents for completeness and accuracy. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Risk Analyst | Performs risk analysis studies in order to maintain maximum protection of an organization's assets. Investigates any incidences that may result in asset loss and compiles findings in reports for further review. Requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Stock Broker | Markets company's products and/or services to prospects and clients. Assists clients in developing plans to achieve financial goals. Requires a bachelor's degree and experience in the field or in a related area. Must meet state licensing requirements and become a registered representative with the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD). Must also pass the Series 7 exam (General Securities Registered Representative Examination). (www.salary.com) | | Tax Accountant | Maintains tax records and prepares tax returns, related schedules, and related reports. Prepares paperwork for local, state and federal level returns. May require a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Trader (Corporate Bond) | Responsible for the timely buying and selling of corporate bonds. Reviews orders to ensure accuracy, proper record keeping, and conformance to regulations. Carries out trades and maintains the corporation's accounts. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area, and may require state licensure. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager. (www.salary.com) | | Treasury Analyst | Responsible for financial planning and analysis to forecast budgets and financial status. Researches economic trends and investment opportunities. Determines procurement of funds and monitors investments and collections. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor. (www.salary.com) | | Venture Capitalist | Responsible for targeting and acquiring profitable investment opportunities on behalf of the company. Manages assets of size $50,000-$2,000,000. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 1-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. (www.salary.com) | |
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