Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Career Outcomes
Gain skills for success
The master's in finance at Gies Business prepares you to begin a purposeful career. The Office of Career and Professional Development assists by providing a range of professional advising and career resources.
As an MSF student, you will benefit from a team of professionals dedicated to supporting your success through services that include résumé review, practice interviews, one-on-one advising, career fair preparation, company information sessions, and virtual alumni conversations.
See Where a Gies MSF Can Take You
Explore real salary trends, hiring outcomes, and top employers for recent Gies on-campus graduate learners. Our Career Outcomes Report gives you a clear picture of the opportunities our alumni pursue—and what’s possible for you next.
Connect to top companies
Gies Business MSF graduates have accepted positions from leading companies throughout the US.
Featured Employers of MSF Graduates
- Amazon
- Goldman Sachs
- JP Morgan
- Morgan Stanley
- Wells Fargo
To view more employers, please download the career outcomes report
Featured Job Titles of MSF Graduates
- Business analyst
- Credit risk associate
- Equity research analyst
- Investment analyst
- Risk analyst
To view more positions, please download the career outcomes report.
Career development from the start
Before you even get to campus, you’ll take part in the Gies Professional Pathway Foundations Certificate Program, which is designed to help you better understand your skills, your interests, and the types of careers that are a good fit for you. The program helps you explore careers that align with your personal goals and values – and sets you on a path for success, right from the start.
Support along your journey
No matter your career interests, our experienced career and professional development staff help you prepare for the next step in your career journey and be more competitive in the job market:
- Résumé, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter reviews
- In-person interview workshops and practice
- Digital and virtual interviewing platform
- Case interview resources
- One-on-one advising
- Online platform access and guidance
- Company information sessions
- Virtual alumni conversations
Alumni success stories
Hear from MSF graduates who are using their analytics expertise to create real impact.
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"The Gies experience is more than just academics. The faculty here are from both academia and the finance industry, and they bring their experiences into the classroom. One of my favorite courses was the MSF Academy, which helped me discover and track my career path. Extracurricular activities such as Illinois Business Consulting helped fine-tune my skills and prepared me for my current position as a wealth management associate at Goldman Sachs."
Rohan Jacob, MSF '22
Wealth Management Associate, Goldman Sachs
"The MSF program allowed me to specialize in insurance and risk management, which added more value to my undergraduate degree in actuarial science. In addition to the curriculum, the program is designed to ensure that students develop skills that will allow them to be successful in the industry. I am now working for Aon as a retirement actuarial specialist."
Dhivyaanganaa Venkataraman Sekar, MSF '22
Retirement Actuarial Specialist, Aon