FINANCE What is Finance? Finance opens up several career paths surrounding the acquisition of money and the consequent spending or investment of such funds. Working in finance requires skill in identifying the big picture and having patience to advise and communicate with clients. Hence, a degree in finance is extremely beneficial for those interested in financial planning, banking, insurance services, investment and asset management as well as real estate.
Areas of Finance Finance itself is generally segregated into client services, corporate finance and investment banking. Majoring in finance enables you to enter client advisory roles where you will be responsible for providing recommendations and analysis to clients. On the other hand, corporate finance analysts are responsible for managing the money of the firm in which they are employed by, and supervising the money as it moves through the company.
COMMON DUTIES
Whereas, investment bankers create financial models to understand companies, industries or identify general opportunities that may arise as areas for profit. Such findings are then converted into presentations and proposals for clients.
Financial Analysts can work with organisations such as: Citi, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Flow Traders, JPM, Herbert Smith Freehills, Bain and Co, AMP, Citadel Securities, and PwC
Collecting and analysing financial data to assist companies in formulating business decisions and identifying investment opportunities
Preparing financial reports for presentations and advisory to both internal and external stakeholders
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Building financial models to analyse historical financial information and identify relevant opportunities
