exploring careers : finance

support the flow if funds from investors to companies and institutions

securities and investments

when was the New York stock exchange created

1792

the finance industry is a vital part of the United States economy with over ____ people employed in finance-related occupations.

6 million

jobs in banking are for professions who enjoy working in a busy environment and have ___

strong communication skills

demand for professions in the securities and investments pathway is likely to create

strong employment growth

the first bank was established in

Europe

record summarize and analyze a businesses financial information for use in management decision making

accounting

accept deposits, lend money and extend credit

banking services

which pathway includes cash management , short term investments, mortgages an other loans such as credit card and bill payment

banking services

in the second half of the 19th century, the ___ were set up at different locations, mainly around the Mississippi river

board of trades

management policy and strategy of an organization's capital structure, budgeting, acquisition and investment, financial modeling and planning, funding, dividends and taxation

business finance

I spend a lot of time monitoring ____ and watching where our cats is going, whether it's coming in or out the door

cash flow

which is a reward of working in the securities and investments pathway

closing a deal

which is not a possible duty for a professional working in the insurance pathway

controlling investments

employees in banking services are employed by banks, ___ and savings and loan organizations which offer savings, credit and loans to businesses consumers

credit unions

finance careers require specific skills in organization, time management, ___ and communication

customer service

challenged involved in banking services include the __ employees may have to meet

deadlines

the _________ and you just have to be, you have to keep everything at a steady pace because it never slows down

deadlines are tight

individuals working in the business finance pathway ___ financial and accounting systems for businesses

design and implement

to be successful in the banking field you have to have a very _____ mind

detailed oriented

there area variety of careers in the business finance pathway allowing individuals to ____ and individuals or businesses financial systems

develop, plan, and manage

which elective is recommended for students considering a career as an investment consultant

economics

individuals should able to ___ with clients and their problems

emphasize

you need to be able to listen and share that ___ but also maintain a disciplined approach and you have to be able to ask very, very insightful tough questions

enthusiasm

careers in the cluster deal with making strategic decisions to obtain, save, protect, and grow the _____ of businesses and individuals.

financial assets

we rall help people build and protect their assets, make a financial plan, build kind of a ___ to what some of their goals an objective are (securities and investments)

financial road map

professionals working in he securities and investments pathway work with brokerage ___, investment banks and stock exchanges to support the ___ of funds from ___ to companies and institutions.

firms; flow;investors

which is a career are technical student organization mentioned

fsa

being well organized is a great way to demonstrate reliability, competency, and the ability to ____

get the job done

emerging trends such as digitization, ___ and mobile technology continued to push the finance career cluster

greater security

demand for professionals in this pathway will ___ as the globalization of businesses shift

increase

protect individuals and businesses from financial loss

insurance

students gain knowledge an experience by participating in summer jobs or ____

internship

a popular profession in the career plan cluster is ___ consulting

investment

most advance positions in investment consulting require a ____ so many consulates continue their education to the graduate level in order to advance in the field

masters degree

If you have a passion for working with _____, career plan careers may be for you

money

securities include many kinds of investments, including stocks , bonds and ___

mutual funds

what is an important requirement for al investment consultants

obtaining a bachelors degree

employees also enjoy collaborating across departments, working in teams and _________ from a wide range if sources

obtaining data

while ___ is not the reason many employees begin their career in the industry, it is common that this aspect of the job is most rewarding

offering meaningful advice

before you go into any job, the main skill that you need are ___

people skills

whether its discounted product or extra vacation days, every job has its ___, and careers in the business finance pathway are no different

perks

individuals preparing for a career in the insurance pathway hav a variety of ___ options

post secondary

professionals working in the insurance pathway strive to ___ individuals and businesses from financial loss associated with death, natural disaster, accident and other occurrences

protect

professionals in the securities and investments pathway should love

researching and learning

mutual funds manager fall under which pathway

securities and investments

employees of the insurance industry have the opportunity to earn high salary and also have the potential for ___

self employment

manufacturers and shop keepers would use loans to pay their suppliers and workers until they could ______ to customers

sell goods

securities include many kinds of investments including ___, bonds and mutual funds

stocks

what is not a pathway in the finance career cluster

stocks and bonds services

what is not a career in the business finance pathway

stocks and bonds support specialists

professionals in the accounting pathway record, classify, ___, analyze and communicate a business's financial information for use in management decision-making

summarize

business finance jobs tend to be competitive, fast paced and stress inducing, thanks to the constant need to meet ___ and fulfill the demands of clients

targets or quotas

what is not a career in the insurance pathway

traders