Finance
The Finance cluster is about using your skills in math and statistics to prepare for well-paying careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. Every part of the economy offers a career in this field, providing endless opportunities to work in a variety of areas.
Finance Office
Career
Spotlight
Do you like the stock market?
Do you like working with money?
Do you like planning for the future?
What It Takes:
Great communications skills
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Confidence working with figures
Teamwork & collaboration
Business Banker
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Business bankers work in a financial institution and manage a business loan portfolio that may include small and/or large organizations. They perform careful analysis of prospective client’s needs and best options, working with the client to determine optimal banking solutions. In addition, business bankers are in charge of communicating with current clients to ensure all needs are being met and questions are answered. Individuals in this position may also need to negotiate and set terms for loans.
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Other activities may include:
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Analyzing banking and loan transactions for new and existing
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Delivering the best financial return on investments
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Actively monitoring and managing banking relationships to ensure that client goals and objectives are met
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Assessing client needs and proposing useful solutions that deliver positive financial results identifying, engaging, and welcoming new clients into the
bank family
Career Pathways
Middle School
High School
Technical
Center
Community
College
Traditional
College
Graduate
School
Tellers
Bill/Account Collectors
Loan Interviewers
Insurance Sales Agents
Accountants & Auditors
Loan Officers
Financial Managers
Financial Analysts
Average Salary
$42,445
Average Salary
$43,100
Average Salary
$77,250
Average Salary
$131,610
