Contractual Savings and Real Property Organizations

          Insurance companies, pension funds, and real estate firms also provide opportunities for starting a career in finance. These institutions need a variety of employees willing to blend marketing or selling efforts with financial expertise. Entry-level career opportunities include:

• Insurance agent (broker): involves selling insurance to individuals and businesses and participating in the processing of claims.
• Research analyst: involves analyzing the investment potential of real property and securities for pension fund holdings.
• Real state agent (broker): involves marketing and selling or leasing residential or commercial property.
• Mortgage analyst: involves analyzing real estate loan applications and assisting in the arranging of mortgage financing.