A wealth of opportunity.
A finance degree is a passport to a variety of career opportunities. Students who graduate with their MS in Finance from Simon are succeeding in a number of roles across multiple areas. Read on to see where an MS in Finance could take you.
Corporate Finance
Interested in working with large, multinational corporations? Corporate Finance could be the path for you. Graduates who pursue careers in corporate finance may find themselves in roles such as:
Investment Management
Interested in working with clients one-on-one or in leading businesses toward their financial future? Graduates who pursue careers in financial services may find themselves in roles such as:
Risk Management
Are you unabashedly analytical by nature? Do you love analyzing data to assess risk or spot trends? Risk management could be a good fit for you. Roles in this industry include:
MS in Finance Career Highlights
Simon’s MS in Finance program blends a rigorous, economics-based curriculum with personalized career support from the Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center. Our analytical approach prepares graduates to thrive in a dynamic job market—and recent outcomes show just how far a Simon degree can take you. Learn more about our approach to career support below.
Calculations for career-related figures adhere to the Career Services and Employer Alliance’s Standards for Reporting Specialty Master’s Employment Data. All data is accurate as of February 28, 2025.
- $80,501 Mean base salary plus signing bonus for graduates employed in the US (Average, 2025)
- 80% of job-seeking graduates received employment offers within 6 months of graduation (Average, 2025)
Sample Job Title
- Corporate Finance Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Equity Research Analyst
- Private Equity Analyst
Where do our Finance graduates go?
We connect graduates with top employers who understand the value of a world-class business education and offer comprehensive services to prepare you for career success. Here’s a sampling of companies that have recently hired Simon Finance graduates:
Bank of China
Bank of Shanghai
Chobani, LLC
Citigroup
Credit Suisse
Deloitte
Empire Valuation Consultants
Equity Methods, LLC
Ernst & Young LLP
Forensic Economics Inc
Goldman Sachs
High Probability Advisors LLC
ICBC
Industrial Securities
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
KeyBank
KPMG
KW Commercial
Marv Capital
Moody’s Corporation
M&T Bank Corporation
Procter & Gamble
PwC
RBC Capital Markets
SHEIN
UBS
Finance: Beyond the classroom.
Simon’s MS in Finance students gain real-world experience through co-curricular opportunities that build industry knowledge and professional skills. From investment training to networking and national competitions, these experiences help prepare you for a successful finance career.
- Simon Finance & Investment Club: Workshops, competitions, mentorship, and networking for careers in finance and investing.
- Meliora Fund: Hands-on investment experience managing a student-run portfolio.
- Simon School Venture Fund: Evaluate startups, perform due diligence, and make investment decisions.
- Case Competitions: Compete with top schools to solve real business challenges.
- NYC Trek: Meet alumni and visit top firms on a trip to New York City.