The document provides an overview of opportunities in the fast-growing financial services sector for MBAs. It discusses the various types of financial institutions and jobs available, including in areas like retail banking, insurance, investments, and more. It also outlines important skills for careers in financial services like problem solving, numerical ability, and market knowledge, and suggests ways for students to gain experience and skills to help bridge the gap between education and employment.

2. Jump Start A Career in Financial Services Bridging the gap between your MBA degree and the industry

3. Why I was invited to speak Financial Services is one of the fastest growing sectors today with some of the best career opportunities You 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”

4. Things we will cover in the two hours Financial Services – An overview Job Profiles Skill Sets required Bridging the gap – getting a good job

5. Financial Services The 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.

6. Opportunities unlimited “ The financial services industry is full of opportunities and varied areas to work in, such as planning with clients, funds management, technical analysis, research, brokerages, consulting and more…

7. The Player: Old | New |Next Gen Retail Banks Money lenders Life Insurance Corporation of India Industrial credit companies

8. The Player: Old | New |Next Gen Derivatives dealers Investment analysis Mutual funds Private Life insurers Credit rating companies

9. The Player: Old | New | Next Gen Micro financing Rural banking Financial Planners Mergers and Acquisitions Real Estate Estate planning Venture capital

10. How many do you have? Opportunities for Freshers Three main areas of thrust Sales and Distributions Operations Technical

11. Typical jobs out of college Credit card companies Insurance industry Mutual fund industry Banks: Rural banking gaining momentum Loans and Assets Services

12. A little different Factoring companies Securitisation Forex Trading Credit rating agencies Research analyst Risk and credit analyst

13. For the Entrepreneur Certified Financial Planner Portfolio Management Consulting

14. Skill sets Problem solving skills 360 degree outlook Lateral thinking Practical thinking Numerical ability Statistical ability Observation and eye for detail

15. Skill sets Contd… Extensive knowledge of markets Money markets Stock markets Forex markets Knowledge of International Finance Certifications Communication skills

16. The bridge: How to get the skills? Reading Part time jobs Research Attend seminars and conferences Practice

17. Getting the job “ Get jobs that you want not jobs that want you”