Specialization in finance trains on variety of subjects like Corporate Finance, Costing,

Budgeting, International Finance, Working Capital Management, investments and

securities etc that prepares an individual to gain an important position or take charge of the finance
department of any organisation efficiently.

A candidate who has done his or her MBA in finance has an option of working with leading banks
or with leading Non-banking Finance Companies or leading Finance Companies other than
Banks. They can also work as a securities analyst or work with brokerage firms and deal in
Foreign Currency transaction either in bank or in a manufacturing Company. The candidate
may be involved in fields such as accounting and auditing.

Why MBA Finance as a Career

A finance career is best started off with an MBA degree in Finance. Specialization prepares you for a
variety of career paths such as management of financial institutions as also non-financial
organizations, investments and securities brokerage, financial analysis of investments and
general management positions.

Career options in finance are diverse and may include:

 Asset Management
 Corporate Finance
 Corporate Banking
 Credit Risk Management
 Derivatives Structuring
 Hedge Fund Management
 Private Equity
 Treasury

Advantages

MBA Finance teaches a student accounting, economics, banking and market structure etc which are
all vital to any enterprise. Thus an MBA Finance degree offers many more job opportunities than
any other MBA specialisations, because the implementation of ideas in any company or
organisations is rooted in Finance and its management. Some of the advantages of doing your
specialisation in MBA Finance are:

 Increases the job opportunities

 Higher salary packages
 Helps in career advancement
 Option to choose from variety of career paths
 Helps one to start one’s own business
 Comfortable office/bank work environment

Disadvantages

 MBA Finance jobs involve a lot of routine work. It is documentation heavy and can get
routine, mundane work often
 Tough competition as every year thousands of MBA Finance graduates are produced
 Pressure of result oriented performance

Personal Abilities

The finance specialisation requires a student to have some basic qualities such as strong analytical-
reasoning skills, quantitative aptitude, problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, decision-making
skills and proficiency in the use of computers are useful for aspiring finance professionals.

Specifically he or she should be:

 Comfortable with numbers

 Have attention for details
 Comfortable with routine heavy documentation

Top Recruiters

Some of the top recruiters in finance and banking sector are Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Merill
Lynch, Bain & Co, Boston Consulting Group, Lehman Brothers, JP Morgan, Barclays, Deutsche
Bank and McKinsey among many others.

Hello,
MBA in Finance is one of the popular courses students like to pursue. If you do MBA in Finance you can become a
specialist in the fields of consumer and investment banking, corporate finance, institutional finance, and international
finance. MBA Finance teaches a student accounting, economics, banking, market structure which are all vital to any
enterprise.There are no specific entrance tests for MBA in Finance. Applicants will have to qualify in the general
national/state/college specific MBA entrance test to be eligible. MBA entrance tests include testing of proficiency in
English, problem solving, data analysis and interpretations, critical reasoning and general awareness of socio-
economic environment and applicants also needs to qualify GD and PI.

Remuneration:
The pay scale up depends upon qualifications, ability and experience of the person concerned
so it may vary. As a general MBA graduate, Finance Manager gets Rs 20000 to Rs 30000
starting salary per month particularly in private sector. In public sector the pay scale is lower
than that of private sector. At a senior level a MBA graduate with Finance as specialization can
well go up to Rs 50000 to Rs 60000 per month. You can also take up consultancy as a career
and get handsome returns.

WHAT ARE THE JOBS FOR THE FRESHER OF M.B.A (FINANCE)...

One could get a fair income by becoming an independent financial planner or adviser and for consultation
charge on an hourly basis.

Financial planners have great job opportunities abroad and they are among the higher paid professionals. One can
find employment in multinational national companies and even in multi currency trading

Financial Accountant
 A financial accountant records a company's transactions and prepares financial statements at the end
of each month. According to career information website Indeed.com, a financial accountant earns an
average salary of $65,000 in 2010.
Financial Analyst
 A financial analyst reviews a firm's operating data, compares current and historical data and provides
recommendations for non-performing areas. Indeed.com reports that financial analysts earned a median
wage of $71,000 in 2010.
Corporate Finance Specialist
 A corporate finance specialist reviews a firm's liquidity levels and helps senior management raise cash
in financial markets. In 2010, a corporate finance specialist earned a median salary of $54,000, according
to Indeed.com.
Financial Auditor
 A financial auditor reviews corporate controls or procedures and ensures they are adequate, functional
and conform to regulations. Indeed.com indicates that a financial auditor earned an average wage of
$78,000 in 2010.
Budget Analyst
 A budget analyst helps senior management control costs and spending limits in operating activities.
According to Indeed.com, a budget analyst earned an average salary of $75,000 in 2010.

Read more: Finance Salary Guide | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_6745247_finance-salary-

guide.html#ixzz19zdBXhlu

The study and analysis of today’s markets,

financial products and other financially related sectors of the business world are the foundation of
financial

activities to date. Stockbroker, financial planner, and investment banker are just a few examples of jobs
that

may be chosen when pursuing a career in finance. As finance grows year to year, being accurate and up
to date

with financial information and financial techniques is essential when considering a career in finance.
Online trading

platforms are making significant inroads into cash management functions; treasurers are increasingly
relying

on these tools to find and execute the best trades. Banking sector is also witnessing changes. Banks are
eyeing

retail segment as it offers immense opportunities. However, on the governance front, the sector is
facing

multiple challenges like: increased competition, rising customer expectations, and diminishing customer

loyalty. Corporate governance is in fact the crying need of the day as Indian banks endeavor to make
global players. Mutual funds are also competing with commercial banks in the race for retail investor’s
savings and

corporate float money

The finance career field includes:

CORPORATE FINANCE

In Corporate finance you would work for a company to help it find various sources to raise finance, grow
the

business, make acquisitions, plan for it’s financial future , manage any cash in hand and ensure future

economic viability.

Job Options

The following are just a few of the job options available for professionals seeking a career in coporate
finance:

Treasurer: responsible for capital raising, financial planning, cash and asset management.

Impeccable analytical abilities as well as management and motivation skills are essential in this upper
level

administrative position.

Credit Manager: Responsibilities consist of establishing rules for credit collection as well as for the

securitisation of receivables. Must be able to analyse accounting data and know a lot about their
customers.
Investor Relations Officer: responsible for publishing corporate financial information and events
through

press releases, coordinating with investors and replying to investor inquiries. You are in close contact
with top

management officials and demands you understand both finance as well as public relations.

Controller: Responsibilities include accounting, cost analysis, financial planning and reporting, creating

costing systems, transfer pricing issues. CA/Cost Accountant with extensive experience in the field. For
this function candidates need to prepare themselves academically with at least a bachelor’s degree in
accounting,

finance, economics, or business administration. In an increasingly competitive market, a master’s

degree—

especially in business administration, economics, or risk management—is increasingly important.

Employers

value the analytical skills and the training in the latest financial methods and technology that these
degrees

provide their employees.

INVESTMENT BANKING

Investment Banks help companies and governments issue securities, help investors purchase securities,

manage financial assets, trade securities and provide financial advice.

Job Options

Initially, you may start as an analyst and be responsible for writing reports, maintaining spreadsheets,
trading

stock options, research, etc. You will need to involve yourself in an intensive study to find out
opportunities to

invest in profitable shares, debentures and other financial instruments. You need to have in- depth
knowledge

of money markets, the state of the economy and business and industry in general. Moreover, you will
need to

continuously involve yourself in extensive research on these subjects, and be up-to-date with the latest

information. . Often, bankers specialise in a particular industry and follow its fortunes over the years.
Most foreign banks and financial institutions prefer management graduates from the premiere
management

schools, or professionals in accountancy, (chartered accountants and cost accountants), finance experts
and

economists with postgraduate qualifications in finance, economics, financial planning, capital markets
and so

on. A Ph. D in Economics and relevant experience in the industry can also get you a good job.

COMMERCIAL BANKING

Commercial banks serve large corporations, small businesses, as well as the general public. Despite
recent

consolidation in commercial banking, the industry continues to provide more career opportunities in
finance

than any other sector in the financial services industry.

Job Options

The opportunities at commercial banks are more numerous today than they have ever been. With entry
level

tellers, leasing agents, international finance officers, trade credit specialists, and credit card banking

specialists, the options in commercial banking are seemingly endless. As a mortgage banker the
responsibility

is to supply potential homeowners and businesses with loan opportunities. Recruitment for the public
sector

banks is done through the Banking Service Recruitment Boards (BSRBs).

Foreign banks pick up their personnel management institutes, from interviews held in the premiere

management institutes, from among finance professionals such as Chartered Accountants, Cost and
Works

Accountants and Chartered Financials Analysts and also from the fold of experienced personnel of the
apex

financial institutions and public sector commercial banks. Private banks recruit Officer Trainees from
amongst
first class graduates, Management Trainees from amongst MBAs, and also recruit experienced personnel
from

the banking sector for middle and higher management positions.

FOREX MANAGEMENT Indian Companies have been increasingly attracting foreign capital either through
listing on international stock

exchanges or through private equity placements. Companies that wish to access markets for capital or
that

wish to become leading global suppliers to corporations in developed markets have to hedge forex
exposure.

Job Options

The Forex Treasury division in banks offers full range of vanilla and derivative products in forex,
interest

rates and commodities. These include spot, forward, swaps, currency options, interest rate derivatives,

commodity futures and options in addition to high yield structured deposits linked to currencies,
interest rates

and commodities. Several companies are looking for professionals who understand the nuances of

international finance, international capital markets and risk management.

The MBAs /CFAs may seek careers in the following areas: overseas fund mobilisation, risk management,
Forex

dealing or Forex consultancy.

MONEY MANAGEMENT

Money managers purchase and carry corporate bonds, agency securities, asset-backed securities and
other

fixed-income investment products. Some specialise in small stocks, large cap funds, fledgling markets,
and

other equities.

Job options

Portfolio Manager: Managers specialise in specific areas like growth stocks, hedge or commodity funds.
Competency in analysis of securities and a broad knowledge of companies and markets in the financial
sector

is required.

Mutual Fund Analyst:skills are required in finaancial analysis, asset selection, stock selection, plan

implementation and ongoing monitoring of investments.

Hedge Fund trader: To get started be sure to study portfolio theory, learn fixed income investments,
take

CFA/MBA exam and learn the industry.

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Financial planning helps people make advance provision for financial needs that may arise in future .You
can

draw parallels between the family doctor and a financial planner. The family doctor takes care of your

physical health and the financial planner takes care of your financial health, ensuring orderly and
systematic

achievement of your financial goals

On the technical side, strong attention to detail is required as you analyse all types of financial options,

including their tax implications and legal restrictions. Financial computing skills are recommended for

performing the mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. You must also have the ability to

communicate somewhat complex financial concepts and strategies to clients in non-technical, easy-
tounderstand terms.

The Chartered Financial Planner (CFP) course is presently offered in India by two authorised education

providers of the Association of Financial Planners (AFP) in technical collaboration with the Financial
Planning

Association of Australia Ltd. (FPA). The 2-year distance-learning programme covers topics such as
insurance planning and risk management, retirement planning, tax and estate planning, employee
benefits, wealth

creation, budgeting, cash flow management, debt management and financial plan construction.
Alternatively,
an MBA/CFA/CA/Insurance specialisation - singly or in combination, would also give you a broad
understanding

of the various investment instruments and options, and their implications.

STOCK BROKING

Brokers or stock market professionals are now either playing host to foreign investment bankers, who
are

looking for opportunities on the Indian stock market, or visiting fund managers abroad seeking
investment

here. Stock market houses are redefining themselves and the business of stock broking is highly visible
today.

Communication links between the dealing room and the trading ring are being improved.

The National Stock Exchange or NSE (inaugurated on 23 July 1994) provides nationwide facilities with
access to

investors all over the country. The automated, screen-based trading system using state-of-the-art
technology

makes market operations transparent. Stock broking business requires the services of specialists (in
varied

fields) - economists, accountants, finance managers, financial analysts, capital market specialists, and

investments and financial planners.

1. Postgraduate courses in economics and commerce are available in most universities in the country.

2. Finance managers may be MBAs with specialisation in finance from the reputed institutes of

management or from the departments of business administration of the major universities.

3. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), New Delhi, conducts the chartered accountancy

course for the plus two level through the foundation course and directly for graduates

COMMODITY TRADING

Commodities Trading is a global phenomenon and offers tremendous potential to market participants
for both

profit taking on small price corrections as well as to hedgers looking at managing price risk on account of
price
fluctuations. In developed markets, futures trading is conservatively 10 times the size of cash market in

commodities. If we consider the fact that in the US, where the futures trading is almost 20 times that of
the

cash market production, it would only be fair to suggest that our futures market would be a very large
and

deep market, easily many times more than that of the securities market.

MCX CERTIFIED Commodity Professional (MCCP):The Exchange offers this certification course for

professionals who want to pursue a career in Commodity derivatives markets. It is designed with
necessary

information and inputs so as to enable the participants to get well versed with the modalities of the

commodity markets in India. Certification as "MCX Certified Commodity Professional" is given on passing

INSURANCE

Apart from career opportunities available with insurance companies employment avenues are also
open in

corporate sector, stock broking firms, finance companies, shipping companies etc. With private
participation in

insurance sector the number of employment opportunities have gone up.

Actuarial: An actuary holds one of the most important position in an insurance business. He is involved
in

solving wide range of financial problems related with insurance investments, financial planning and

management. Graduates in maths or satistics are suited for this kind of a job because the work is based
on

mathematical and statistical skills. In the coming times it will definitely make one of the highly paid
career

option in the insurance sector.

Underwriting: The life and non-life insurance segments require professional underwriters. Underwriters
assess

the risk in the business and takes care of risk management.

Investment: Like banks and mutual funds, investment professionals will be required in insurance sector
as

well. Professionals with degree in finance from reputed institutes as well as experienced professionals
from

banks and mutual funds will have promising career options to look forward. MET Asian Management

Development Centre offers a Post Graduate in e Management and Business Administration (PGeMBA) in

Insurance Management.

REAL ESTATE

Real estate is collateral for mortgages and a large amount of financial assets. Identifiable real estate
fields are

mortgage banking, property management, real estate appraisals, brokerage and leasing, and real estate

development.

The old stereotype that financial officers do nothing but crunch numbers all day is fading quickly. Thanks
to

computers who do the number crunching, finance officers now spend their time assessing reports
generated by

computers. The CEO of Coca-Cola said: “The secret isn’t counting beans, it’s growing more beans ” Thus
the

need has increased for intelligent, dynamic communicators and analysers in all aspects of the financial
world.

Considering Career Paths

Here are some common career paths you may pursue in the financial-services industry:
 Corporate finance: Corporate finance jobs involve working for a company in the capacity of
finding and managing the capital necessary to run the enterprise. This is done while maximizing
corporate value and reducing financial risk. 

The functions you may implement while in such a position include the following:
o Setting up the company's overall financial strategy
o Forecasting profits and losses
o Negotiating lines of credit
o Preparing financial statements
o Coordinating with outside auditors
More sophisticated corporate finance jobs might involve mergers and acquisitionsactivity, such as
calculating the value of an acquisition target or determining the value of a division for a spinoff. Corporate
finance positions can be found in companies of all sizes, from large, international entities to
small startups. Additional corporate finance positions include financial analysts, treasurers and internal
auditors. (Learn more about a career as an analyst in Becoming A Financial Analyst, and as an internal
auditor in An Inside Look At Internal Auditors.)
 Commercial banking:  Commercial banks, from large entities to local institutions, offer a range of
financial services, from checking and savings accounts to IRAs and loans. Career options
available in this sector include bank tellers, loan officers, operations, marketing and branch
managers. Talented professionals can advance from a local branch job to a position in corporate
headquarters. Such a promotion would expose you to a number of other areas, such as
international finance. (Learn more about a career in institutional marketing in The Marketing
Director's Pitch.)

 Investment banking: Some of the most glamorous - and intense - financial careers are jobs
in investment banking. Investment-banking jobs deal with facilitating the issuance of
corporate securities and making these securities available for investors to purchase, all while
trading securities and providing financial advice to both corporations and wealthy individual
investors. 

Typically, investment-banking firms have a number of different divisions and groups with many
different objectives and responsibilities. Working in a traditional investment-banking firm would
allow you to interact with issuers of securities, mergers and acquisitions professionals or
the trading desk, which trades stocks, bonds and other securities in the secondary market.
(See Is Investment Banking For You? for more on this career.)

 Hedge funds: Hedge funds are largely unregulated private investment funds whose managers
can buy or sell a wide array of assets and financial products. Because of the mystery that
surrounds this type of entity, hedge-fund jobs are also considered by many to be somewhat
glamorous. (For further reading about working for a hedge fund, read 10 Steps To A Career In
Hedge Funds.)

Typical hedge-fund jobs include the following:

o Financial analyst
o Trader
o Regulatory compliance officer (Read Get A Job In Compliance for more information.)
o Quantitative analyst (Read Quants: The Rocket Scientists Of Wall Street for more.)
o Marketing manager (Read The Lucrative World Of Third-Party Marketing for more.)
o Portfolio manager (Read Preparing For A Career As A Portfolio Manager for more.)

 Private equity and venture capital:  Private-equity professionals help businesses find

capital for both expansion and current operations. They also provide financing for a
number of corporate business transactions, such as managed buyouts andrestructurings.
At times, a private-equity job may involve working as an interim executive at a struggling
company where your success helps determine the fate of the company. (To learn more,
see How To Make $1 Million In Finance.)

Venture-capital professionals (VCs) spend most of their time with startups or small, fast-
growth companies. Venture-capital firms evaluate pitches by founders and small-
company leaders to determine if the firm will make an investment. Sometimes referred to
as “vulture capitalists”, VCs are known to structure deals that favor the investor, not the
company receiving funding. The hope of the VC is that the funded company will some
 day go public – that is, make its stock available on the public stock market. Venture
capital is a tough business where the failure rate is high and the rewards, when they are
realized, are huge. (Keep reading about this subject in Seek An Adventure In Venture
Capital.)

 Financial planning: Financial planners help individuals develop plans that will ensure their
present and future financial stability. Typically, they review a client's financial goals and
generate an appropriate plan for saving and investing that fits the client's individual
needs. The plan may focus on wealth preservation or investment growth and may even
include estate and tax planning. Most financial planners work in either large, nationwide
groups or smaller, locally based firms. Some planners charge flatfees, others a
percentage of assets under management, receiving commissions on the products they
sell (such as mutual funds). 

Generally, financial planners with the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) designation

are the most in-demand, as they must obtain three years of financial-planning
experience, pass several exams (including a two-day, 10-hour case-study exam) and
meet continuing-education requirements. (For more information, see Is A Career In
Financial Planning In Your Future?)

 Insurance: Finance jobs in the insurance industry involve helping businesses and

individuals anticipate potential risks and protect themselves from losses. Most insurance
jobs are with large insurance companies. You could begin a career in this sector working
as a sales rep selling insurance policies, as a customer service rep working with existing
clients or as an actuary computing risks and premium rates according to probabilities
based on historical, quantitative data sets. (Read more about a variety of careers
available in insurance in Becoming An Insurance Agent, Is Insurance Underwriting Right
For You? and Insure Your Future With A Career As An Actuary.)

 Public accounting: The field of public accounting is broad, with many opportunities.Public

accountants help businesses and individuals keep track of their finances according
to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Public accountants record business
transactions, help prepare financial statements, audit financial records, prepare
income tax returns and provide related consulting services. 

Accountants generally work in partnerships. The largest partnerships are known as

the Big Four (previously the Big Eight and the Big Six) and include Deloitte Touche
Tohmatsu, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young and KPMG. But many jobs also
exist at many smaller firms. Typically, new hires start as a staff accountant, then advance
to audit manager, then tax manager and eventually, if they can maintain the tough
working schedule for many years, a partner in the firm. (For more on working in this
changing field, read Accounting, Not Just For Nerds Anymore.)

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