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Actuary

Applies mathematics, statistics and financial modelling to quantify long-term risk and uncertainty.

Field Finance and Investment
Setting Insurance, reinsurance, consulting, pensions, analytics, finance and risk teams. Remote possible
Skills tested Analytical Thinking Financial Analysis Risk Assessment +1
Common routes Actuarial Science (Institute of Actuaries of India) Bachelor of Banking and Insurance (BBI) +1
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Data & policy analyst

Stata, R, Python

Field Finance and Investment
Setting Research institutes and think tanks, Law firms (specialist practice groups), Corporate legal departments, Law colleges and universities
Skills tested Report writing Statistics Data Analysis +1
Common routes Master of Arts Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) +1
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Economist / research analyst

think tanks, banks, NITI

Field Finance and Investment
Setting Corporate finance departments, CA and audit firms, Banks and financial institutions, Colleges and universities
Skills tested Research Analytical Thinking Report writing +1
Common routes Master of Arts Master of Commerce
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Financial Analyst

Analyses financial performance, markets, investments or business decisions using data and financial models.

Field Finance and Investment
Setting Banks, companies, consulting, investment operations, fintech and research. Remote possible
Skills tested Financial Analysis
Common routes Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Bachelor of Financial Markets (BFM) +1
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Investment Banker

Advises on capital raising and mergers. Entry is typically through a top-tier MBA or CA followed by a front-office role.

Field Finance and Investment
Setting Investment banks, FMCG and consumer companies, Technology firms, Startups
Skills tested Communication Business awareness
Common routes Chartered Accountancy (CA) Master of Business Administration +1
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Investment banking / valuations

CA + CFA is a strong combo

Field Finance and Investment
Setting
Skills tested Time management Negotiation Analytical Thinking +1
Common routes Chartered Accountancy (CA) Master of Business Administration
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Investment Banking Analyst

Supports capital raising, transactions and financial advisory through valuation, modelling, research and presentation work.

Field Finance and Investment
Setting Investment banks, advisory firms, corporate-finance teams, consulting and transaction services. Remote possible
Skills tested Financial Analysis Analytical Thinking
Common routes Bachelor of Financial Markets (BFM) Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) +1
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Quant / data role

physics maths transfers well

Field Finance and Investment
Setting
Skills tested Statistics Programming Data Analysis +1
Common routes Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
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