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My financial career A-Z finance job profiles

What kinds of jobs are there in financial services? Read our job profiles to get an idea of the possibilities and career options to help you find the right role.


Our job profiles highlight some of the most common roles and skills you’ll need, the likely salaries and the sectors where these jobs are available.


Many financial services roles are highly specialised – that is, they require unique skills, training and qualifications – but there are also more general roles in every sector.


Because financial services is largely about managing money, many companies look for professionals who offer them broadly similar skills.

Choosing the right role for you

No matter what your skills, there will probably be a suitable role for you in financial services. Deciding what skills you have and what skills you would like to have will help you narrow down your career options.


Are you outgoing and do you enjoy talking to people? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? If so, one of the many rewarding roles in customer services or human resources (HR) may suit you. Perhaps you like computers and gadgets and have great technical skills? In that case, working in IT for a financial services company may be of interest. Do you enjoy problem solving? If so, a career in trading may be right for you.


As you can see, there's almost certainly something for you. And maybe you'll discover hidden talents and unexpected interests along the way!


Take a look at the job profiles, opportunities available and qualifications needed to see what kind of skills some of the more common roles require.

Frequently Asked Questions

Financial services sectors

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Routes into financial services

There are several routes into the industry, from school-leaver schemes and apprenticeships to graduate training schemes and internships.


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Preparing your CV

Let us help you get your financial services career started with some tips on how to prepare your CV and stand out from the crowd.




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My financial career

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