Top Paying Entry-Level Finance Jobs in [2021-2022]

• Finance is a fast growing domain and requires specific skills and expertise for a successful career. There are some specialized courses that help candidates acquire in demand and industry specific skills. 
• These skills help students get lucrative job opportunities and land one of the top paying entry-level finance jobs. 
• Below are two such courses that open doors to the top paying entry-level finance jobs:
1. CFA^® Course
2. FRM^® Course

1. CFA^® Course Details
   • The CFA Certification is the best professional certification in finance and covers the subject in depth. 
   • Topics covered by the CFA^® course are Ethical and Professional Standards, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Corporate Finance, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning.
   • Below are the CFA course details: 
     • Eligibility 
     • Average Salary and 
     • Job Opportunities 
   
   • CFA^® Course Eligibility
     • To be eligible for the CFA course, the candidate:
       • Should have a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree or be in the final year of the bachelor’s degree at the time of registration. Or
       • Should have four years of qualified, professional work experience or a combination of work/college experience that totals four years.
   • CFA^® Course Average Salary Range
     • The average salary range for a CFA professional is Rs.6-20 lakhs in India.
     • The earning potential leverages multiple times if the candidate pursues a career in other countries.
   • CFA^® Course Job Opportunities
     • Candidates can pursue the following career after CFA course
       • Portfolio Manager
       • Risk Manager
       • Research Analyst
       • Financial Analyst
       • Investment Banking Analyst
       • Financial Advisor
       • Chief Executive Officer
2. Financial Risk Manager Course Details (FRM)
   • The FRM course is designed for candidates who want to develop their analytical skills towards the different risks associated with a business such as credit risk, market risk, operations risk.
   • The FRM course covers topics like management of risk, valuation and risk models, financial markets, and products. Financial Risk Managers are in demand with banks, consulting firms, asset management companies, insurance, technology, and non-financial companies.
   • The demand for FRM professionals is high and increasing rapidly making it one of the top paying entry-level finance jobs.
   • Below are the FRM course details:
     • Eligibility
     • Average Salary and
     • Job Opportunities
     
   • FRM Course Eligibility
     • An undergraduate candidate is eligible to register for the FRM Part 1 exam, that means they can pursue the course after 12th.
     • The GARP has set no minimum eligibility criteria for candidates to pursue the FRM Course.
   • FRM Course Average salary range
     • The average salary range for an FRM professional is Rs.6-20 lakhs in India. The earning potential leverages multiple times if the candidate pursues a career in other countries.
   • FRM Course Job Opportunities
     • Candidates can pursue the following career after FRM course
       • Risk Management Consultant
       • Operational Risk Analyst/Manager
       • Enterprise Risk Analyst/Manager
       • Commercial Risk Analyst/Manager
       • Credit Risk Analyst/Manager
       • Market Risk Analyst/Manager
       • Regulatory Risk Analyst/Manager
       • Chief Risk Officer

Top Paying Entry-Level Finance Jobs:

1. Financial Analyst:
   • Below are some of the responsibilities of a Financial Analyst
     • Analyze all financial data in an organization
     • Help aid investment decisions by providing analysis reports to the management
     • Identify opportunities and evaluate the risks involved in potential business activities
     • Track the performance of financial assets and overall company performance
     • Forecast based on historical trends and estimates for future business activities
2. Investment Banker:
   • Below are some of the responsibilities of an Investment Banker
     • Help companies raise capital through various fundraising methods
     • Analyze the financial data of the company to support the fundraising activities
     • Prepare financial models and evaluate debt and equity
     • Prepare official documents like investment memorandum, pitchbooks, etc
     • Conduct research, analysis, and due diligence for all transactions
     • Help clients in the Merger and Acquisition process
3. Financial Advisor:
   • Below are some of the responsibilities of a Financial Advisor
     • Advise clients on how to deal with financial matters
     • Help them with personalized investment plans
     • Recommend the best saving, insurance, and tax saving plans
     • Manage investment portfolios to yield maximum returns
     • Make changes periodically based on portfolio performance
4. Credit Risk Analyst:
   • Below are some of the responsibilities of a Credit Risk Analyst
     • Assess the creditworthiness of individuals and organizations
     • Review the debt and credit history, and financial history of entities
     • Evaluate the repayment capacity and capability of the entities
     • Interpret financial statements and identify discrepancies and variances
     • Prepare reports and models to support analysis
5. Market Risk Analyst:
   • Below are some of the responsibilities of a Market Risk Analyst
     • Analyze the risks related to securities, investments, and trading
     • Conduct statistical analysis to measure the risk and outcome
     • Define the risk limit and metrics for investment and trading activity
     • Calculate the asset loss and gain from a particular activity
     • Build risk reporting tools and infrastructure