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Jump StartA Career in Financial Services

Bridging the gap between your MBA degree and the industry

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Why I was invited to speak

Financial Services is one of the fastest growing sectors today with some of the best career opportunities

You are on the threshold of your career with many choices of jobs. I shall help you take better decisions so you can have a “jump start”

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Things we will cover in the two hours

Financial Services – An overview

Job Profiles

Skill Sets required

Bridging the gap – getting a good job

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Financial Services

The financial services incorporates

organisations that deal with the

management of money. It consists of

an intricate network of financial

institutions and markets. The

industry plays a vital role in the

functioning of the economy,

facilitating the flow of funds

between savers and investors.

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Opportunities unlimited

“The financial services industry is full of opportunities and varied areas to work in, such as planning with clients, funds management, technical analysis, research, brokerages, consulting and more…

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The Player: Old | New |Next Gen

Retail Banks

Money lenders

Life Insurance Corporation of India

Industrial credit companies

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The Player: Old | New |Next Gen

Derivatives dealers

Investment analysis

Mutual funds

Private Life insurers

Credit rating companies

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The Player: Old | New |Next Gen Micro financing

Rural banking

Financial Planners

Mergers and Acquisitions

Real Estate

Estate planning

Venture capital

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How many do you have?

Opportunities for FreshersThree main areas of thrust

Sales and Distributions

Operations

Technical

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Typical jobs out of college

Credit card companies

Insurance industry

Mutual fund industry

Banks: Rural banking gaining momentum

Loans and Assets

Services

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A little different

Factoring companies

Securitisation

Forex Trading

Credit rating agencies

Research analyst

Risk and credit analyst

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For the Entrepreneur

Certified Financial Planner

Portfolio Management

Consulting

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Skill sets Problem solving skills

360 degree outlook

Lateral thinking

Practical thinking

Numerical ability

Statistical ability

Observation and eye for detail

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Skill sets Contd…

Extensive knowledge of markets Money markets

Stock markets

Forex markets

Knowledge of International Finance

Certifications

Communication skills

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The bridge: How to get the skills?

Reading

Part time jobs

Research

Attend seminars and conferences

Practice

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Getting the job

“Get jobs that you want not jobs that want you”