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What could I apply for an entry level job or internship opportunity for finance major and fintech related field? Thanks in advance.
What could I apply for entry level job or internship opportunities for finance major and Fintech related field? Thanks in advance.
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Cindy. As a lecturer who has advised many students majoring in accounting and finance, I often share some practical suggestions for finding entry-level jobs or internship opportunities.
For students who want to work directly in fintech companies such as digital banks or financial technology startups, there are several good entry-level roles to consider. You could apply for positions like Fintech Analyst, Business Analyst Intern, Product Analyst, Risk Analyst, or Strategy Analyst. These jobs often involve doing research, studying financial data, helping improve financial products, etc. They are very suitable for students who enjoy analyzing information and thinking about how to make financial services better.
If you want something more technical, you might look into roles such as Data Analyst, Operations Analyst, etc. These positions allow you to work with data, automation tools, and digital systems. And, many companies are willing to teach new hires the technical parts if you show interest and willingness to learn.
You can also consider opportunities at traditional banks or financial institutions that are expanding their digital services. Some consulting firms and financial advisory companies also offer programs that rotate you through different departments, including those focused on digital or fintech projects. Wishing you all the best.
For students who want to work directly in fintech companies such as digital banks or financial technology startups, there are several good entry-level roles to consider. You could apply for positions like Fintech Analyst, Business Analyst Intern, Product Analyst, Risk Analyst, or Strategy Analyst. These jobs often involve doing research, studying financial data, helping improve financial products, etc. They are very suitable for students who enjoy analyzing information and thinking about how to make financial services better.
If you want something more technical, you might look into roles such as Data Analyst, Operations Analyst, etc. These positions allow you to work with data, automation tools, and digital systems. And, many companies are willing to teach new hires the technical parts if you show interest and willingness to learn.
You can also consider opportunities at traditional banks or financial institutions that are expanding their digital services. Some consulting firms and financial advisory companies also offer programs that rotate you through different departments, including those focused on digital or fintech projects. Wishing you all the best.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Cindy !
I guess you are already in college as confirmed by information on this page. I wanted to give you some advice, since you are in Manhattan, and there's a lot of opportunity in New York City for your field of Finance. Your Bachelors program should be informing you of opportunities.
Internships are for students that are in their Junior and Senior year of college or have already graduated. If you're at a college like Baruch, they place students in internships, so regardless of what college you are enrolled at, ask one of your professors if you'd be placed in an internship in your Junior or Senior year. You have to work closely with and connect strongly to the Finance Department at your college to become aware of all of the opportunities for students.
You will have to apply for work that you know how to do if it's for now and even after you graduate. By learning the subjects, it familiarizes you with the type of work and where to apply for this field of work. So, for Internships, you will have to ask one of your professors as they have contacts and can tell you if internship placement is done for Juniors and Seniors at that college.
If you are still a student and have not graduated yet, in New York City, I would suggest doing the My Money Workshop. This volunteer program looks for trained volunteer instructors from the financial services industry, including professionals and students, to deliver financial literacy workshops on topics such as budgeting, credit, debt management, and student loans.
The Financial Advocacy Program, run by the Community Service Society of New York, provides individualized money management coaching and benefits counseling through trained volunteers which you could be, offering college students a chance to work directly with clients in the five boroughs.
The Financial Planning Association of Metro New York offers a pro bono financial planning program where aspiring financial planners can shadow certified professionals, gaining valuable experience while serving the community. W!se also provides volunteer roles such as classroom speakers, seminar presenters, and mentors for high school students preparing for financial literacy competitions. These volunteer work programs will help you learn leadership, communication, and practical financial skills while building your professional networks (which you'll need when you graduate so you can apply for jobs) through your volunteer work while you are a student.
You are going to need experience in this field if you will be competing in New York City, so volunteer work is the quickest way to obtain experience and sharpen your skills.
Read some employment notices on employment websites such as Linked In, Simply Hired, your local Department of Labor Job Board, Built In NYC, Michael Page, Glass Door and Way Up. Read the finance jobs and see what employers are requiring from applicants. It's one thing to know the names of positions, but you will need to apply for things you can do. Reading the employment notices will give you an idea of what's available in New York City as well as inform you of the requirements for applying for the job.
A strong connection with your Finance Department and your academic path should prepare you for your career. Also, after you obtain your Bachelors Degree, look into some professional Certifications. Look into these: The NYU School of Professional Studies provides a Certificate in FinTech, FinTech Bootcamp offered by Noble Desktop, The New York Institute of Finance provides a range of Professional and Advanced Professional Certificates in finance, including programs in corporate finance, investment banking, risk management, and quantitative finance.
So, more than knowing what to apply for, names of types of jobs, you need to concentrate on becoming qualified for the various realms of work you can obtain.
I hope this information is helpful and I wish you all the best !
I guess you are already in college as confirmed by information on this page. I wanted to give you some advice, since you are in Manhattan, and there's a lot of opportunity in New York City for your field of Finance. Your Bachelors program should be informing you of opportunities.
Internships are for students that are in their Junior and Senior year of college or have already graduated. If you're at a college like Baruch, they place students in internships, so regardless of what college you are enrolled at, ask one of your professors if you'd be placed in an internship in your Junior or Senior year. You have to work closely with and connect strongly to the Finance Department at your college to become aware of all of the opportunities for students.
You will have to apply for work that you know how to do if it's for now and even after you graduate. By learning the subjects, it familiarizes you with the type of work and where to apply for this field of work. So, for Internships, you will have to ask one of your professors as they have contacts and can tell you if internship placement is done for Juniors and Seniors at that college.
If you are still a student and have not graduated yet, in New York City, I would suggest doing the My Money Workshop. This volunteer program looks for trained volunteer instructors from the financial services industry, including professionals and students, to deliver financial literacy workshops on topics such as budgeting, credit, debt management, and student loans.
The Financial Advocacy Program, run by the Community Service Society of New York, provides individualized money management coaching and benefits counseling through trained volunteers which you could be, offering college students a chance to work directly with clients in the five boroughs.
The Financial Planning Association of Metro New York offers a pro bono financial planning program where aspiring financial planners can shadow certified professionals, gaining valuable experience while serving the community. W!se also provides volunteer roles such as classroom speakers, seminar presenters, and mentors for high school students preparing for financial literacy competitions. These volunteer work programs will help you learn leadership, communication, and practical financial skills while building your professional networks (which you'll need when you graduate so you can apply for jobs) through your volunteer work while you are a student.
You are going to need experience in this field if you will be competing in New York City, so volunteer work is the quickest way to obtain experience and sharpen your skills.
Read some employment notices on employment websites such as Linked In, Simply Hired, your local Department of Labor Job Board, Built In NYC, Michael Page, Glass Door and Way Up. Read the finance jobs and see what employers are requiring from applicants. It's one thing to know the names of positions, but you will need to apply for things you can do. Reading the employment notices will give you an idea of what's available in New York City as well as inform you of the requirements for applying for the job.
A strong connection with your Finance Department and your academic path should prepare you for your career. Also, after you obtain your Bachelors Degree, look into some professional Certifications. Look into these: The NYU School of Professional Studies provides a Certificate in FinTech, FinTech Bootcamp offered by Noble Desktop, The New York Institute of Finance provides a range of Professional and Advanced Professional Certificates in finance, including programs in corporate finance, investment banking, risk management, and quantitative finance.
So, more than knowing what to apply for, names of types of jobs, you need to concentrate on becoming qualified for the various realms of work you can obtain.
I hope this information is helpful and I wish you all the best !
Thank you for the advice, Michelle.
Cindy
You are very welcome, Cindy !
Michelle M.