Careers in Data, Information Management & Financial Services
Careers in Data, Information Management, and Financial Services offer opportunities in a variety of environments including healthcare, private corporations, government agencies, financial and banking institutions, consulting firms, and telecommunications. People interested in this cluster of careers often enjoy problem-solving, mathematics, data analysis, computer programming, and systems design. Skills used in this area include, but are not limited to, industry-specific technical skills, problem solving skills, analytical skills, database management, and written/verbal communication. We invite you to explore this cluster to determine if it is a good fit for you and leverage our resources to launch your job, internship, or graduate school search.
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Example career paths and job titles
Business and data analytics
- Data/Business Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Marketing Analyst
- Product Manager
- Data Scientist
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Strategist
- Analytics Manager
Banking
- Branch Manager
- Commercial/Personal/Mortgage Lender
- Loan Officer
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Investment Banker
- Wealth Manager
Finance, economics and real estate
- Loan Officer/Lender
- Financial Advisor/Planner
- Wealth/Portfolio/Asset Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Credit Analyst/Specialist
- Revenue Specialist
- Contract Manager
- Underwriter
- Risk Analyst
- Purchasing/Procurement Specialist
- Investment Banker
- Foreign Affairs/Trade Analyst
Insurance
- Actuary
- Claims Manager/Adjuster/Examiner
- Loss Control Specialist
- Sales Agent
- Insurance Underwriter
Accounting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Tax Accountant
- Bookkeeper
- Accounts Payable Specialist
- Auditor
- Management Accountant
- Cost Accountant
- Budget Analyst
- Payroll Accountant/Specialist
- Forensic Accountant
Computer science and programming
- Software Developer
- Computer Programmer
- Hardware Engineer
- Systems Manager
- Web Developer
- Database Administrator
- Security Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Health Information Technician
- Systems Analyst
Career resources
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Research career paths, typical job titles, and what it takes to enter this industry.
Build your network
Join student organizations at UT and connect with professional associations in this industry.
Apply on Handshake
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Get experience with Vol Edge
The How to Get Experience module covers finding internships, research, and other hands-on opportunities in a field like this one.
Explore the industry
Below are a few platforms you can use to explore and learn more about Data, Information Management, and Financial Services:
- Snapshot of Business Analyst Profession
- Careers in Real Estate
- Jobs in Statistics
- Royal Statistical Society: Types of Jobs in Statistics
- Financial Securities Licenses
- Careers in Insurance
- Corporate Finance Career Map
- Careers in Computer Science and Programming
Please consider viewing other industry clusters pages besides Data, Information Management, and Financial Services as there can be overlap.
Student organizations and campus involvement
You can view a list of student organizations related to business on VolLink or by going to the Student Organization website for the Haslam College of Business. Below are a few examples of some student organizations:
- Economics Club
- Business Analytics Society
- Women in Business Analytics at Tennessee
- Financial Management Association
- Tennessee Capital Markets Society
- UT Investment Group
- AIM Accounting Alliance
- Beta Alpha Psi
- National Association of Black Accountants
- VolHacks
- HackUTK
- Association for Information Science and Technology
- Sports Analytics Club
- Real Estate Club
- Women in Finance
- Women in Accounting
- Excel Modeling Club
- Hack4Impact
Professional organizations
Professional Organizations can be helpful in exploring more about careers, finding job opportunities, and connecting with professionals in your area of interest. Many have their own job search boards along with a way to sign up for job alerts. You can view a list of Professional Organizations associated with your area/major on What Can I Do With This Major. Below are a few examples of some professional organizations:
- Association for Supply Chain Management
- INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences)
- Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Data Management Association International (DAMA International)
- ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)
- Society for Information Management (SIM)
- CFA Institute (Chartered Financial Analyst)
- Financial Management Association (FMA) International
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Tennessee Society of CPAs
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- Software and Information Industry Association
Job and internship resources
Below are a few platforms you can use to research specific job opportunities within Data, Information Management, and Financial Services:
Graduate/professional school application resources
Many graduate school resources can be found on our Prepare for Graduate School website, including deciding on graduate school, resumes, letters of recommendation, and admissions essays/personal statements. Graduate School Applications take time and will require roughly 6-9 months of preparation. Below are some links you may find helpful:
Jobs on Handshake: Data, Information Management & Financial Services
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