3. Mapping your background to this Career Area
Corporate Finance & Investment Banking
Business Administration/ Finance/Economics/accounting
Related
Skills
- Data analytics
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Market research
- Business development
- Financial analysis
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
POSSIBLE MAPPING TO THIS CAREER AREA
- Apply your skills in documenting and presenting financial information accurately and comprehensively.
- Utilize your interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their financial goals and needs.
- Apply your business admin skills to identify and assess financial risks, and develop strategies for risk mitigation.
- Apply your skills to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to support informed decision-making.
Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
Related
Skills
- Statistical analysis
- Data modeling
- Calculus
- Mathematical software
- Probability and statistics
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Logical reasoning
- Critical thinking
POSSIBLE MAPPING TO THIS CAREER AREA
- Familiarize yourself with financial software and tools commonly used in investment banking, such as Bloomberg Terminal, MATLABR or Python for financial analysis and modeling.
- Apply your mathematical skills to create complex financial models for valuation, risk assessment and scenario analysis.
- Utilize your knowledge of probability theory and risk assessment to quantify and manage financial risks associated with investment decisions.
- Utilize optimization methods to find optimal solutions for portfolio allocation, risk management and investment strategies.
Engineering (STEM disciplines)
Related
Skills
- Technical proficiency
- Mathematical and analytical skills
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Programming and coding
- Data analysis and visualization
- Attention to detail
- Continuous learning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
POSSIBLE MAPPING TO THIS CAREER AREA
- Enhance your knowledge of financial mathematics, including time value of money, discounted cash flows and valuation methods.
- Apply your analytical skills to assess financial data, conduct risk analysis and evaluate investment opportunities.
- Utilize your engineering background to create complex financial models for forecasting, valuation and scenario analysis.
- Develop proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R or MATLAB for data analysis and financial modeling.
Computer Science/information systems
Related
Skills
- Programming languages
- Software development
- Database management
- Web development
- Networking and security
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Continuous learning
POSSIBLE MAPPING TO THIS CAREER AREA
- Apply your coding skills to analyze financial data, generate insights and identify trends using programming languages like Python or R.
- Utilize tools like Tableau or Power BI to create compelling visualizations of financial data for presentations and reports.
- Explore opportunities in algorithmic trading by developing trading algorithms and strategies based on market trends and data analysis.
- Explore machine learning techniques to predict market trends, assess investment opportunities and manage risk.
Law
Related
Skills
- Legal research and analysis
- Legal writing and drafting
- Litigation and advocacy
- Contract law
- Legal ethics and responsibility
- Communication
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Cultural sensitivity
POSSIBLE MAPPING TO THIS CAREER AREA
- Familiarize yourself with financial regulations, securities laws and regulatory bodies relevant to your jurisdiction.
- Apply your legal skills to conduct thorough due diligencefor mergers, acquisitions and other financial transactions.
- Assist in developing and maintaining corporate governance policies that align with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with financial professionals to structure transactions that are legally sound and aligned with financial goals.