Finance
Careers and Internships
Finance graduates have a variety of career opportunities that include corporate and public finance, investment banking, financial advising, and money management, among others.
Internship Opportunities
As a finance major, you can take advantage of a number of internship opportunities, which are available during the summer as well the academic year. It is also possible to earn internship credit and to intern abroad. Learn more about the internship process. Link
Companies where finance students have interned:
- United Bank of Switzerland
- Verizon Wireless
- Aspen Insurance America
- Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RI DOT)
Career Opportunities
Types of Careers in Finance
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Advisor
- Corporate Banker
- Investment Banker
- Money Manager
- Sales
- Portfolio Manager
- Director of Finance
- Loan Officer
- Risk Manager
- Legal and Estate Specialist
Recent URI finance graduates have been hired in both the public and private sector into positions such as credit analyst, financial advisor, hedge fund accountant, legal and estate specialist, financial analyst, and risk manager.
Organizations That Employ Finance Graduates
- Commercial Banks
- Investment Banks
- Savings Banks
- Brokerage firms
- Financial Services Firms
- Savings and Loan institutions
- Mortgage Banks
- Not-for-Profits and Universities
- Government
Employers who have recently hired URI finance graduates include Merrill Lynch, Washington Trust, Wells Fargo, CVS Health, Brown Brothers Harriman, IBM, United Technologies Corporation, and the U.S. Treasury.
Professional Certifications in Finance
CFA—Chartered Financial Analyst
A chartered financial analyst (CFA) is a globally-recognized professional designation given by the CFA Institute, that measures and certifies the competence and integrity of financial analysts. Candidates are required to pass three levels of exams covering areas, such as accounting, economics, ethics, money management, and security analysis.
CFP— Certified Financial Planner
A Certified Financial Planner is a recognized professional designation, given by the CFP Board, that signifies to the public that those individuals have met extensive training and experience requirements and are held to rigorous ethical standards.
CIC—Chartered Investment Counselor
A professional designation that designates excellence and experience in the investment counsel profession.
ChFC —Chartered Financial Consultant
A professional credential from The American College of Financial Services that improves your ability to meet your clients financial goals. The certification is comprised of eight college-level courses that address all aspects of financial planning, with a focus on the practical applications of those principles based on real-life case studies.
FRM – Financial Risk Manager
Offered by Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), FRM certification is a professional designation whose focus is managing exposure to operational, credit, market, foreign exchange, volatility, liquidity, inflation, business, legal, reputational, and sector risk.
CAIA—Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst
globally recognized credential for professionals managing, analyzing, distributing, or regulating alternative investments.
CMFC—Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor
A professional designation for those professionals who have completed a course of study encompassing all aspects of mutual funds and their uses as investment vehicles.