Careers in Business and Financial Operations

Sustainability Specialists

Business and Financial Operations

Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Online Merchants

Business and Financial Operations

Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Security Management Specialists

Business and Financial Operations

Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Accountants and Auditors

Business and Financial Operations

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

Business and Financial Operations

Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

Business and Financial Operations

Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Budget Analysts

Business and Financial Operations

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Credit Analysts

Business and Financial Operations

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Financial and Investment Analysts

Business and Financial Operations

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Personal Financial Advisors

Business and Financial Operations

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above