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
- 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
The Gies experience is more than just academics. The faculty here are from both academia and the finance industry, and they bring their experiences into the classroom. One of my favorite courses was the MSF Academy, which helped me discover and track my career path. Extracurricular activities such as Illinois Business Consulting helped fine-tune my skills and prepared me for my current position as a wealth management associate at Goldman Sachs.
Rohan Jacob
MSF '22
The MSF program is not designed to just “get you by.” It will armor you with state-of-the-art knowledge stemming from its top-notch, world-renowned faculty. With excellent career opportunities and outstanding career outcomes, the MSF is one of the most competitive and well-respected programs in the nation. Before I graduated, I had already secured my dream job at BMO Financial Group as an investment banking analyst.
George Manalis
MSF '22
The MSF program allowed me to specialize in insurance and risk management, which added more value to my undergraduate degree in actuarial science. In addition to the curriculum, the program is designed to ensure that students develop skills that will allow them to be successful in the industry. I am now working for Aon as a retirement actuarial specialist.
Dhivyaanganaa Venkataraman Sekar
MSF '22
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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