Careers Resources

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/corporate_investment_banker.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/corporate_treasurer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/financial_manager.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/financial_risk_analyst.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/operational_investment_banker.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/risk_manager.htm

Provider of professional qualifications in financial services sector, including the Chartered Banker. The website contain information about the qualification and news of the banking industry.

• www.charteredbanker.com

Organisation representing banks and financial service organisations in the UK. Use the news and events sections of their website to keep up-to-date with developments in this sector.

• www.ukfinance.org.uk

Trade body for the asset management industry in the UK. Provides information on events and training courses and contains a useful listing of members (Investors section).

• www.investmentfunds.org.uk

Professional body for the securities and investment industry. Site contains useful careers and training information, listing relevant qualification for each area of work.

• www.cisi.org

Professional body supporting employers in the Scottish investment industry. Includes case studies and list of careers events.

• www.sio.org.uk

Association for professionals working in treasury, risk or finance. Website includes careers information, including specific advice for graduates, case studies and a jobs board.

• www.treasurers.org

Articles with advice on career options in the City (including Commercial Law, Actuarial Work and Management Consultancy) and how to find work experience and graduate opportunities.

• citycareerseries.com/index.php

Keep up-to-date with the latest job opportunities in investment banking and financial services. There is also a free-to-join forum for sharing advice and insights with other students and young professionals.

• canarywharfian.co.uk

GAIN aims to inspire young women to consider a career in investing. They offer events with industry experts (sometimes with funding) and insight and internship programmes.

• www.gainuk.org/

Written by experts in banking careers and experienced industry insiders, this guide provides detailed information on roles and sectors in the finance industry.

• Author: efinancialcareers
• www.efinancialcareers.co.uk/banking-careers-guide?utm_source=EMEA_UK_ENG&utm_medium=PART_UNI_Aberdeen_UK&utm_campaign=JS_STUDENT_CAREER_GUIDE_2023

Information on career options within this sector, skills required, qualifications and employers.

• www.brightnetwork.co.uk/career-path-guides/investment-banking