Financial managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$161,700/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↑ Above Average
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Money & Finance
Manage budgets, investments, and advice. Finance keeps every business alive.
Accountants and auditors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$81,680/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↗ Steady
Financial and investment analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$101,350/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↗ Steady
Personal financial advisors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$102,140/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↑ Above Average
Budget analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$87,930/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…→ Limited Growth
Financial managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$161,700/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↑ Above Average
Financial examiners
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$90,400/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…⇧ Strong
Financial risk specialists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$106,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↗ Steady
Tax preparers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$50,560/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↗ Steady
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$78,140/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↗ Steady
Credit counselors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$50,480/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↗ Steady
Financial specialists, all other
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$80,190/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↗ Steady
Financial clerks, all other
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$52,150/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…→ Limited Growth
Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$59,740/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↓ Declining
Loan interviewers and clerks
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$48,950/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↓ Declining
Brokerage clerks
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$62,940/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↓ Declining
Buyers and purchasing agents
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$75,650/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↗ Steady
Fire inspectors and investigators
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$78,060/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s common | Certifications (role dependent)↗ Steady
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$76,790/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s common | Certifications (role dependent)↓ Declining
Angel investors and venture partners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$125,000/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Angel investors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$125,000/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Insurance claims and policy processing clerks
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,450/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↓ Declining
Insurance appraisers, auto damage
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$76,650/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↓ Declining
Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$49,130/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↓ Declining
ESG and sustainable finance analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Private equity associates
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$118,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Treasury analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$76,800/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Fintech product managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Investment banking analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$102,800/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Wealth managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
ESG investment analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$86,500/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Quantitative traders
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$142,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Pension fund managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$98,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Mortgage underwriters
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Stock exchange floor traders
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$88,500/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↓ Declining
Derivatives traders
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$118,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Impact investing analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Robo-advisor platform managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Behavioral finance analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$92,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Commodity traders
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$98,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Micro-lending specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Financial wellness coaches
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,800/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Account executives
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,500/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Financial crime investigators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Credit risk analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Food safety auditors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Information security auditors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$98,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Insurance fraud investigators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Quality management auditors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Tax compliance officers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Banking examiners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
IT audit managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$112,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Algorithmic bias auditors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Army financial manager
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$61,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force financial management officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$70,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Tellers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$37,080/yrHigh school diploma (many entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (accounting/finance) |…→ Limited Growth
Bill and account collectors
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$38,800/yrHigh school diploma (many entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (accounting/finance) |…→ Limited Growth
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$47,440/yrHigh school diploma (many entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (accounting/finance) |…→ Limited Growth
Branch managers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$65,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Bank branch managers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$68,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Commercial lenders
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$78,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Commercial loan officers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$82,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Consumer lenders
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$58,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Bank operations managers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Bank examiners
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$82,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Trust officers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$88,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Private bankers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$95,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↑ Above Average
Relationship bankers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$52,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Universal bankers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$42,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↑ Above Average
Bank compliance officers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$78,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↑ Above Average
BSA/AML compliance officers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$85,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…⇧ Strong
Fraud investigators
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↑ Above Average
Collections specialists
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$38,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Deposit operations specialists
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$45,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Wire transfer specialists
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$48,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Cash management specialists
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$55,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Treasury management officers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$92,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↑ Above Average
Commercial banking relationship managers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$105,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Small business bankers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$62,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↑ Above Average
Residential mortgage loan originators
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Bank secrecy act officers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$88,000/yrBachelor's in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Criminal Justice | Professional certifi…⇧ Strong
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$78,000/yrBachelor's in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Criminal Justice | Professional certifi…↑ Above Average
Credit risk managers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$98,000/yrBachelor's in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Criminal Justice | Professional certifi…↑ Above Average
Internal bank auditors
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$75,000/yrBachelor's in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Criminal Justice | Professional certifi…↗ Steady
Bank operations analysts
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$58,000/yrAssociate or Bachelor's in Business, Finance, or Information Systems | On-the-job train…↗ Steady
Electronic banking managers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$78,000/yrAssociate or Bachelor's in Business, Finance, or Information Systems | On-the-job train…↑ Above Average
Bank marketing officers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$65,000/yrBachelor's in Marketing, Business, Communications, or Finance | On-the-job training | P…↗ Steady
Financial services sales representatives
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$58,000/yrBachelor's in Marketing, Business, Communications, or Finance | On-the-job training | P…↗ Steady
Bank business development officers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$72,000/yrBachelor's in Marketing, Business, Communications, or Finance | On-the-job training | P…↑ Above Average
Financial Analyst
Financial Analysts evaluate investment opportunities, analyze financial data, and help organizations make informed busi…
$96,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…⇧ Strong
Investment Banker
Investment Bankers help companies raise capital, execute mergers and acquisitions, and navigate complex financial trans…
$125,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↑ Above Average
Wealth Advisor
Wealth Advisors provide personalized financial guidance to high-net-worth individuals and families.
$95,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↑ Above Average
Financial Planner
Financial Planners help individuals and families create comprehensive strategies for managing their money.
$92,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↑ Above Average
CPA
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) provide accounting, tax, and advisory services to individuals and businesses.
$78,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↗ Steady
Actuary
Actuaries use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess risk and uncertainty for insurance companies, pen…
$115,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…⇧ Strong
Stock Trader
Stock Traders buy and sell securities on financial markets, seeking to profit from price movements.
$92,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↑ Above Average
Mortgage Broker
Mortgage Brokers connect homebuyers with lenders, helping them find the best loan terms and interest rates.
$72,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↗ Steady