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Undergraduate Employability and Careers for Finance Students
At Durham, our Finance graduates emerge equipped with specialised knowledge in economic theory, data analysis, and financial management, augmented by essential commercial awareness, IT proficiency, and problem-solving skills highly valued by employers globally. This blend of academic excellence and transferable skills unlocks diverse career opportunities within the finance sector and beyond.
Our commitment to employability extends beyond the classroom, offering career-enhancing events such as employer talks and tailored careers fairs, ensuring you gain a competitive edge in the job market. Benefit from our rigorous curriculum, distinguished teaching standards, and extensive industry connections, supporting you with your career goals whether launching your career or advancing your studies.
Our esteemed alumni now hold prestigious positions with global leaders such as EY, PwC, Morgan Stanley, China Development Bank, Société Générale, Amazon, Deloitte, KPMG, and Bank of America. Others have pursued entrepreneurship or postgraduate education
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This infographic illustrates some of the most popular graduate-level job postings in the UK for those who graduate with an finance degree.
With increasing globalisation and technological advancements, the demand for skilled finance professionals adept at financial modeling, risk management, and investment analysis remains strong, making finance an attractive field for career advancement and professional development. You can find out more about the wider employment outcomes for Durham Finance graduates at Discover Uni.
What else can you do with an Finance degree?
Essential Skills for Aspiring Accountants: Building Your Foundation for Success
The following list comprises the highly sought-after skills that employers prioritise when seeking accounting professionals.
| Skills | Finance Students |
|---|---|
| Budgeting | Creating and managing financial plans that allocate resources effectively to achieve organisational goals within specified constraints. |
| Management | In finance, management includes overseeing financial operations, allocating funds strategically, and ensuring compliance with regulations to optimise financial performance. |
| Forecasting | Forecasting in finance entails predicting future financial trends and outcomes based on historical data and current market conditions to inform decision-making and planning. |
| Problem Solving | Problem-solving skills in finance involve analysing complex financial issues, identifying root causes, and developing innovative solutions to address challenges and optimize financial outcomes. |
| Detail Oriented | Being detail-oriented in finance means paying close attention to accuracy and precision in financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulations. |
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