Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Bachelor's degree

None

Financial Examiners ensure compliance with laws that govern institutions handling monetary transactions. They review balance sheets, evaluate the risk level of loans, and assess bank management.

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Financial Managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.

Bachelor's degree

None

Personal Financial Advisors provide advice on investments, insurance, mortgages, estate planning, taxes, and retirement to help individuals manage their finances.

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Marketing Managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, advertising sales agents, and financial staff members.

Bachelor's degree

None

Financial Risk Specialists analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

Bachelor's degree

None

Accountants and Auditors prepare and examine financial records, identify potential areas of opportunity and risk, and provide solutions for businesses and individuals. They ensure that financial records are accurate, that financial and data risks are evaluated, and that taxes are paid properly. They also assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently

Bachelor's degree

None

Financial and Investment Analysts conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

Bachelor's degree

None

Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. They contact customers, explain the features of the products they are selling, negotiate prices, and answer any questions that their customers may have about the products.

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Purchasing Managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents and typically handle more complex procurement tasks.

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Sales Managers direct organizations' sales teams. They set sales goals, analyze data, and develop training programs for organizations' sales representatives.

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than 5 years

Real Estate Brokers help clients buy, sell, and rent properties. Brokers are licensed to manage their own real estate businesses.

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Loan Officers evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of applications for personal and business loans.

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than 5 years

First-line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. They may perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

Bachelor's degree

None

Insurance Underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to approve them. For approved applications, underwriters determine coverage amounts and premiums.

Bachelor's degree

None

Credit Analysts analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. They prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.