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Finance
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Financial Analyst

$55k–$110kEntry~5 months to transition

Transform numbers into decisions. Build financial models, analyse performance, and surface insights that help leaders make smarter bets.

Key skills you'll need
ExcelFinancial ModellingSQLAccounting PrinciplesPowerPoint
Career progression
Analyst I
0–2yr
Analyst II
2–4yr
Senior
4–7yr
Manager
7yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book FMVA — Financial Modelling & ValuationPaidmenu_book Excel for FinancePaid
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Investment Banker

$120k–$300kSenior~18 months to transition

Advise on deals that reshape industries. Work on M&A, IPOs, and capital raises — high stakes, transformative outcomes.

Key skills you'll need
Financial ModellingValuationExcelM&ACapital Markets
Career progression
Analyst
0–2yr
Associate
2–5yr
VP
5–8yr
MD
8yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Investment Banking FundamentalsPaid
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Risk Analyst

$65k–$130kMid~7 months to transition

Protect the organisation by seeing what could go wrong before it does. Quantify financial, operational, and market risks.

Key skills you'll need
Risk ModellingExcelSQLRegulatory FrameworksPython
Career progression
Analyst
0–2yr
Senior Analyst
2–5yr
Manager
5–8yr
Head of Risk
8yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Financial Risk Manager (FRM) PrepPaid
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FinTech PM

$95k–$175kMid~8 months to transition

Build the financial products of the future. Work at the intersection of finance and technology to reimagine how people manage money.

Key skills you'll need
Product RoadmappingPayments InfrastructureAPIsAnalytics
Career progression
APM
0–2yr
PM
2–5yr
Senior PM
5–8yr
Director
8yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book FinTech FundamentalsPaid
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CFO

$180k–$500kLead~36 months to transition

The financial compass of the whole company. Set strategy, manage the board relationship, and ensure financial health.

Key skills you'll need
Financial StrategyFP&AInvestor RelationsGAAP/IFRSCapital Allocation
Career progression
Analyst
0–3yr
Manager
3–8yr
VP Finance
8–15yr
CFO
15yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Executive Finance ProgrammePaid
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FP&A Analyst

$65k–$125kMid~6 months to transition

Be the CFO's right hand. Build the forecasts, budgets, and scenario models that drive strategic resource allocation across the company.

Key skills you'll need
ExcelFinancial ModellingSQLBudgetingPower BI
Career progression
Analyst
0–2yr
Senior Analyst
2–5yr
FP&A Manager
5–8yr
VP Finance
8yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book FP&A FundamentalsPaidmenu_book Power BI for FinancePaid
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Accountant

$50k–$100kEntry~5 months to transition

The foundation of every financially healthy organisation. Prepare financial statements, manage accounts, and ensure accurate reporting.

Key skills you'll need
QuickBooksExcelGAAPTax PreparationReconciliation
Career progression
Junior Accountant
0–2yr
Accountant
2–5yr
Senior Accountant
5–8yr
Controller
8yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Accounting FundamentalsPaidlock_open QuickBooks Online CertificationFree
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Quantitative Analyst

$110k–$210kSenior~16 months to transition

Apply mathematics to financial markets. Build the models that price options, manage risk, and power algorithmic trading strategies.

Key skills you'll need
PythonRStatistical ModellingDerivativesC++
Career progression
Junior Quant
0–2yr
Quant Analyst
2–5yr
Senior Quant
5–9yr
Head of Quant
9yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Quantitative FinancePaidmenu_book Python for Financial AnalysisPaid
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