The document summarizes opportunities in the financial services industry. It outlines the sectors within financial services, including traditional sectors like banks and insurance as well as newer areas like microfinancing and financial planning. It discusses the types of jobs available for fresh graduates, including roles in sales, operations, and technical fields. It emphasizes the importance of developing skills like problem solving, data analysis, communication skills, and maintaining extensive market knowledge to succeed in financial services careers. The presentation encourages attendees to gain experience through internships, reading, and attending seminars to help bridge the gap into desired financial services roles.

1. Jump StartCareer Opportunities in Financial Services

2. Why I was invited to speakFinancial Services is one of the fastest growing sectors today with some of the best career opportunitiesYou are on the threshold of your career with many choices of jobs. I shall help you take better decisions so you can have a “jump start”

3. Things we will cover in the presentationFinancial Services – An overviewJob Profiles Skill Sets requiredBridging the gap – getting a good job

4. Financial ServicesThe financial services incorporates organisations that deal with the management of money. It consists of an intricate network of financial institutions and markets. The industry plays a vital role in the functioning of the economy, facilitating the flow of funds between savers and investors.

5. Opportunities unlimited“The financial services industry is full of opportunities and varied areas to work in, such as Planning With ClientsFunds ManagementTechnical AnalysisResearchBrokeragesConsulting And More…

6. The Player: Old | New |Next GenRetail BanksMoney lendersLife Insurance Corporation of IndiaIndustrial credit companies

7. The Player: Old | New |Next GenDerivatives dealersInvestment analysisMutual fundsPrivate Life insurersCredit rating companies

8. The Player: Old | New |Next GenMicro financingRural bankingFinancial PlannersMergers and AcquisitionsReal EstateEstate planningVenture capital

9. How many do you have?Opportunities for FreshersThree main areas of thrustSales and DistributionsOperationsTechnical

10. Typical jobs out of collegeCredit card companiesInsurance industryMutual fund industryBanks: Rural banking gaining momentumLoans and AssetsServices

11. A little differentFactoring companiesSecuritisationForex TradingCredit rating agenciesResearch analystRisk and credit analyst

12. For the EntrepreneurCertified Financial PlannerPortfolio ManagementConsulting

13. Skill setsProblem solving skills360 degree outlookLateral thinkingPractical thinkingNumerical abilityStatistical abilityObservation and eye for detail

14. Skill sets Contd…Extensive knowledge of marketsMoney marketsStock marketsForex marketsKnowledge of International FinanceCertificationsCommunication skills

15. The bridge: How to get the skills?ReadingPart time jobsResearchAttend seminars and conferencesPractice

16. Parting Lines…“Get jobs that you want not jobs that want you”

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