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On targetjobs you'll find graduate careers advice on a huge range of topics – and we're adding more all the time. Compare career options with information on what to expect from working life in different sectors, then learn how you can develop your skills, gain work experience and succeed in applications and interviews. If you're not sure what you'd like to do, don't panic: we're here to help you take those first steps into making career decisions. We also have articles on how to make the most of uni life, organise your job hunt, juggle job offers and more. Whether you're in your first year of university or have already graduated, our career advice for students and graduates will set you on the right path.
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Investment banker – operations: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Investment bank operations staff are responsible for the efficient, accurate, profitable and risk-free clearing and settlement of bank transactions for corporate and government clients.

Investment banking & fund management
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Which finance career would suit me?

Careers advice and planning

Discover which sector of finance would best suit your graduate career.

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Accounting & finance+1
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Corporate treasurer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Corporate treasurers are involved in a range of strategic and general financial management activities that help companies maintain or improve their financial position.

Accounting & finance
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Investment banker - corporate finance: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Investment bank corporate financiers provide financial services and advice to commercial and government clients about various financial matters including fund and debt management, mergers, flotations, acquisitions and privatisation.

Investment banking & fund management
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Debt/finance adviser: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Debt advisers provide impartial and confidential information, advice and guidance to people with financial problems.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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Accounting technician: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Accounting technicians work for both private and public sector organisations, where they undertake a wide range of accountancy, financial and taxation tasks.

Accounting & finance
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Investment analyst: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Investment analysts provide stockbrokers, fund managers and stock market traders with financial information, advice and recommendations derived from global investment data.

Investment banking & fund management
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Insurance loss adjuster: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Loss adjusters work on behalf of insurance companies and corporate insurers to assess and investigate claims.

Banking, insurance & financial services+2
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Investment fund manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Investment fund managers advise private and corporate clients to help them get the best return on their investments.

Investment banking & fund management
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Corporate banker: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Corporate bankers provide financial advice to commercial clients and institutions as well as promoting financial services and products to help these clients run their operations.

Banking, insurance & financial services+2
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Insurance broker: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Insurance brokers identify and organise suitable insurance cover for commercial organisations and private clients.

Banking, insurance & financial services
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Commodity broker: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Commodity brokers buy and sell commodities on a commission basis on behalf of private and commercial clients.

Investment banking & fund management
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