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Finance

The finance major focuses on a vital area of American business. Loyola’s finance department stresses practical issues and the procedures of finance. Graduates often pursue employment opportunities in finance, accounting and sales among other areas.

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Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to professional associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.

Learn From Alumni

Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Finance. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.

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Example Job Titles & Employers: 0-5 years post graduation
  • Financial Lines Analyst - AIG
  • Associate Financial Advisor - Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
  • Treasury Associate - Anchorage Capital Group
  • Underwriter - Axon Underwriting Services, LLC
  • Accounting Coordinator - B2W Software, A Trimble Company
  • Advisory Associate - Baker Tilly
  • Credit Analyst - Bank of America
  • Compliance Associate - Belle Haven Investments
  • Collateral Management Analyst - BlackRock
  • Global Data Analyst - Bloomberg
  • Portfolio Analyst - Brown Advisory
  • Business Analytics - CVS Health Inc
  • Wealth Management Associate - Equitable Advisors
  • Asset Management Analyst - Goldman Sachs
  • Liquid Product Analyst - Morgan Stanley
  • Mergers & Acquistions Associate - Pitchbook Data
  • Client Service Associate - Red Oak Financial Group
  • SOC Audit Staff - SC&H Group
  • Venture Capital Analyst - StepStone Group
Example Advanced Degrees Pursued: 0-5 years post graduation
  • M.S. in Applied Economics - Boston College
  • MBA (Master of Business Administration) - Loyola University Maryland
  • JD (Doctorate of Law) - Saint John's University
  • M.S. in Finance - Vanderbilt University
  • MAcc (Master of Accounting) - University of Scranton
  • M.S. in Organizational Leadership - Johns Hopkins University
  • M.S. in Business Analytics - Fordham University

Get Involved at Loyola

On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations

  • Financial Management Association
  • Enactus
  • Sigma Society

Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.

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