Where strategy meets capital.

Finance is a vast field with a wide range of dynamic career paths. Professionals in finance tackle everything from corporate financial strategy and investment analysis to risk management, capital markets, fintech, and sector-specific specialties across industries.

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Corporate Finance

Advise executives on budgeting, compliance, capital management, and risk by applying analytical expertise, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Opportunities: Work in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financial planning and analysis (FP&A), treasury, or corporate development.

Career Preparation: Explore the Finance concentration to develop technical knowledge, strategic insight, and analytical skills that are essential for corporate finance roles.

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Investment Banking

Support clients through company valuations, capital raises, and M&A transactions through financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic insight in fast-paced environments.

Opportunities: Investment bankers work closely with corporate leaders, legal teams, and investors, specializing in technology, healthcare, energy, or consumer products.

Career Preparation: Build advanced analytical and qualitative skills through coursework in accounting, finance, and financial modeling to gain technical and strategic talents. 

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Equity & Income Research 

Analyze companies and markets to guide investment decisions, using financial modeling, accounting, and qualitative research to assess risk, value, and growth opportunities.

Opportunities: Develop buy-side and sell-side analysis to evaluate stocks and fixed-income securities and inform investment strategies and valuation decisions.

Career Preparation: As you pursue your MBA, you are encouraged to explore the Accounting and Finance concentrations to prepare for your career.

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Finance Career Highlights

MBA graduates continue to pursue finance in strong numbers, drawn by competitive compensation and accelerated career progression. Recent graduates report high average salaries and strong placement outcomes, securing roles in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, and asset management at global financial institutions and leading firms.

This data is accurate as of September 20, 2025, and conforms to the Career Services & Employer Alliance standards for reporting Full-Time MBA employment statistics.

  • $175,000 high base salary plus signing bonus for graduates employed in the US 
    (Average, 2025)
  • 29.4% of job-seeking graduates received employment offers within 6 months of graduation 
    (Average, 2025)


Sample Hiring Companies

  • M&T Bank
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Citi Bank
  • Capital Group
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Internships

Students preparing for careers in finance are strongly encouraged to gain hands-on experience through an internship. MBAs benefit from not only real-world experience, but also expanded professional networks gained through internships.
 

Finance Internship Employers by Industry
  • Citigroup
  • Fidelity
  • JPMorgan  

Finance Internship Employers by Function
  • American Airlines
  • L3 Harris
  • Eli Lily and Company
     

Meet the minds behind the research.

Simon’s faculty are more than educators, they’re leaders in business research. Their work shapes policy, redefines industry practice, and appears in top journals and global media. Learn about their areas of expertise and see how their insights are powering the future of business.

Faculty & Research

 

Where do our Finance graduates go?

Simon’s specialized approach to Career Services includes dedicated professionals covering major industries and job functions that target graduate students. The following companies have recruited Simon MBA talent for finance positions:

M&T Bank
JPMorgan Chase
Citi Bank

Capital Group
Bank of America
Merck & Co

Sanofi
Fidelity

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Financing: Beyond the Classroom

Students pursuing careers in finance and investment banking will find a wide range of co-curricular opportunities at Simon that complement rigorous coursework and prepare them for high-impact roles. These experiences help build technical expertise, communication skills, and strong alumni connections. Opportunities include:

  • Simon Finance and Investment Club
  • Case competitions and presentation-based challenges
  • Finance-focused student organizations and speaker events
  • Networking opportunities with alumni and industry professionals
  • Hands-on exposure to financial institutions and real-world finance problems

Student Experience

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