Financial services jobs are one of the most sought-after occupations in the country, and for good reason. Not only are they lucrative, they also offer a lot of opportunities for growth, learning, and travel. But like many other jobs, some of the most popular titles have become saturated--too many people are competing for a single position, when other, equally promising jobs are up for the taking. If number-crunching is your thing, here are some alternative career options.
Investor Relations Analyst
An investor relations analyst handles a company's relations with its investors, performing financial analyses and comparisons to spot market trends. He or she also tracks stock prices and compares them against peer groups and other indices. The main objective of this job is to maintain good market standing and client relations. Communication and analytical skills can help you a lot in this line of work. It pays around $54,000 per year on average.
Benefits Administrator
The benefits administrator manages all employee and employer benefits on a financial level. The job involves calculating premiums, auditing bills, and processing renewals, among other things. You will be working closely with the accounting and/or budget department to make sure the benefits are within the company's budget. This is a mostly in-office job, so there aren't as many travel opportunities as other financial services jobs. The pay is around $57,000 per year.
Risk Management
Promote and ensure sound operational management. This individual will be responsible for overseeing audit functions, ensuring a compliant operation, establishing controls to reduce incidents of fraud, and protecting assets through effective insurance management. Successful candidate will be well versed in all facets of risk management to include risk assessment, investigation and response, audit, security, insurance, and regulatory controls. The ability to implement new strategies and educate and deliver preventative methods in confidence to the internal team is essential.
