Finance is a critical function of business and plays a key role in every industry. This page helps students explore the many career paths within finance, learn about required skills, and discover opportunities for professional growth.

Career Resources

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No matter where you are in your career, the department supports your success. Find internships and full-time opportunities, explore job boards, and use toolkits and resume samples to strengthen your applications. Learn about hiring organizations through employer profiles and make informed, competitive career decisions at any stage.

Upcoming Finance Career Events

Sep 8 2026

Finance Employer Spotlight: Grainger

Tuesday, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Sep 15 2026

UIC Finance Student Career Fair

Tuesday, 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
SCE Illinois Rooms
Sep 15 2026

Finance Employer Spotlight: United Airlines

Tuesday, 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
SCE Fort Dearborn Room

UIC Vault Career Guides

Explore industry-specific career guides to learn about finance career paths, recruiting expectations, interview preparation, and strategies for launching a successful career in finance.

Career Options for Finance Majors

Career Path Representative Chicago Employers Most Relevant Finance Concentration(s)
Banking — Commercial, corporate & investment banking Bank of America, BMO, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, US Bank, Wells Fargo, William Blair Corporate Finance; Investment & Capital Markets
Corporate Finance — Financial analysis, FP&A, treasury, corporate development AbbVie, Conagra Brands, Grainger, McDonald's, Medline, Target, TransUnion, United Airlines Corporate Finance
Investments & Asset Management — Investment research, portfolio management, trading; venture capital & private equity Calamos Investments, CBOE, CME Group, Morningstar, Northern Trust, William Blair Investment & Capital Markets
Financial Planning & Wealth Management Equitable Advisors, Fidelity, JPMorgan Private Bank, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Northern Trust Financial Planning; Investment & Capital Markets
Risk Management & Insurance — Underwriting, risk analysis, insurance operations Allstate, Aon, CNA, Gallagher Risk Management & Insurance
Consulting & Financial Advisory Accenture, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC Corporate Finance; Risk Management & Insurance

Finance Student Organizations

Student organizations offer professional opportunities such as networking events, employer presentations, workshops, and leadership experiences. These activities help students explore finance careers, develop essential skills, and build valuable connections, with opportunities available to students at all levels.

Corporate Engagement Team