Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Career Outcomes

The master's in finance at Gies Business prepares you to begin a purposeful career. The Office of Career and Professional Development assists by providing a range of professional advising and career resources.

As an MSF student, you will benefit from a team of professionals dedicated to supporting your success through services that include résumé review, practice interviews, one-on-one advising, career fair preparation, company information sessions, and virtual alumni conversations.

Positions Filled by MSF Graduates (2015-2022)

  • Business analyst
  • Credit risk associate
  • Equity research analyst
  • Investment analyst
  • Risk analyst
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  • Associate, valuation services
  • Data analyst
  • Financial advisor associate
  • Financial analyst
  • Investment banking analyst
  • Investment research analyst
  • Management trainee
  • Model validation analyst
  • Product analyst
  • Risk management associate
  • Strats analyst
  • Trading assistant

Employers Hiring MSF Graduates (2015-2022)

  • Amazon
  • Goldman Sachs
  • JP Morgan
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Wells Fargo
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  • Allstate Insurance Company
  • American Express
  • AXIS Capital
  • Ayco, A Goldman Sachs Company
  • Bank of Communications
  • Bloomberg
  • BMO Harris Bank
  • Central Bank of Brazil
  • China Construction Bank
  • CIBC
  • CITIC Securities
  • Citigroup
  • Deloitte
  • Discover Financial Services
  • Enfusion
  • Equity Methods
  • Everbright Securities
  • EY
  • General Motors
  • Google
  • Grant Thornton
  • HSBC
  • ICBC
  • KPMG
  • Morningstar
  • Nanhua USA
  • Northern Trust Bank
  • PayPal
  • PNC Financial Services
  • Pricewaterhouse (PWC)
  • State Street Corporation
  • Texas Instruments
  • UBS
  • William Blair
  • World Bank

Top Destinations for MSF Graduates (2017-2022)

By United States Cities:

  • Chicago, IL
  • Urbana-Champaign, IL
  • New York City, NY
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Dallas, TX
  • Minneapolis, MN

By Country:

  • China
  • United States
  • Turkey
  • Taiwan
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Thailand
  • Japan
  • Indonesia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Korea

Meet the MSF Alumni

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Career development from the start

Before you even get to campus, you’ll take part in the Gies Professional Pathway Foundations Certificate Program, which is designed to help you better understand your skills, your interests, and the types of careers that are a good fit for you. The program helps you explore careers that align with your personal goals and values – and sets you on a path for success, right from the start.

With the Gies Professional Pathway Foundations Program, you will:

  • Develop an in-depth understanding of yourself – your personal brand and how to connect your past experiences to your future goals in a way that resonates with employers
  • Explore and define your career goals
  • Craft your professional job search documents
  • Develop the sought-after competencies that will help you succeed throughout your career

Support along your journey

No matter your career interests, our experienced career and professional development staff can help you prepare for the next step in your career journey and be more competitive in the job market. Career and professional development are incorporated into your orientation where you’ll learn how to take advantage of the full array of programs and resources available to you as a Gies student. From skill development to career exploration, our talented team is here to help you every step of the way.

Resources:

  • Résumé, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter reviews
  • In-person interview workshops and practice
  • Digital and virtual interviewing platform
  • Case interview resources
  • One-on-one advising
  • Online platform access and guidance
  • Company information sessions
  • Virtual alumni conversations

Take the next step toward earning your MSF.