Finance

Welcome to your guide to Finance careers. Here we’ve gathered resources and connections to support your career journey into Finance, including industry insights, advice from Sloanies, and top resources. Choose your first step below:

Understand Finance Careers

Careers in Finance + Alternative Investments
Recording + Presentation Slides

An introduction to the finance community at MIT Sloan, including faculty, staff, alumni, and student organizations, as well as top career paths. Published in 2023.

Learn from Sloanies on this Career Path

Investment Banking

IB Recruiting Overview with Steve Tuekam, MBA ’20

Introduction (For MBA, MFin)
Market Overview (For MBA, MFin)
Overview of Firms (For MBA, MFin)
Recruiting (For MBA)
A Day in the Life (For MBA)
Key Words/Vernacular (For MBA, MFin)
What I Wish I Knew (For MBA, MFin)

How to Recruit for Investment Banking in Hong Kong with Chenyi (Teresa) Dong, MFin ’26

Private Equity

Recruiting for Private Equity with Social Impact with Isabel Ortega Laya, MBA ’26

More PE Resources:
Wall Street Prep: Private Equity Deal Process Introduction – Day-to-day responsibilities of a PE professional. Sign up for WSP account here.

Preqin Academy: PE vs. VC Guide 

Quantitative Finance / Quantitative Trading

Breaking Into Quant Trading Part 1: Insights, Skills, and Interview Tips with George Wu, MFin ’25

Breaking Into Quant Trading Part 2: The MIT Sloan Formula: CDO, Networking, Club Leadership

Quant Career Insights and Tips with Nisha, MFin ’26

Venture Capital

Breaking Into Venture Capital with Evan Hamilton, MBA ’21

Breaking Into VC: An Engineer’s Pathway with Emily Yu, MBA ’21

More Insights:

9 Keys to Successfully Break Into Venture Capital by Lindsey Nicholson, MBA Career Advisor

Build Knowledge + Experience at MIT Sloan

Connect with the Finance Community

Learn About Finance Recruiting

A number of important factors will determine your recruiting process, including your degree program and job targets. We encourage you to leverage your career advisors and your program’s career site for more specific guidance:

Program-Specific Resources

• MBA Program: Review key recruiting information and timelines on the MBA Recruiting Timelines by Industry page and join Career Core industry events this fall (for first- and second-year MBA students).

• MFin Program: Visit the Explore MFin Careers page to learn more about career paths, recruiting, and preparation.

• MBAn Program: You will meet your career advisor in the fall and participate in Career Core in the late fall and winter. Visit the Master of Business Analytics career resources page for specific guidance and resources designed for your degree program.

Find Finance Jobs and Internships

Prepare for Interviews

Talk With Someone About My Career Plans

• CDO Career Advisors + Coaches – Book an appointment with a career advisor or coach from your program: MBA/LGO/MSMS | MFin | MBAn | SFMBA | EMBA
• MIT Sloan Industry Advisors – Use the industry filter for Financial Services