Business & Financial Careers List: 14 High-Growth Jobs + Free Assessment

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From capital budgeting to ESG compliance, Business & Financial Operations professionals translate data into strategy. Automation handles spreadsheets; humans handle nuance, especially in advisory, risk, and regulatory roles.

Complete Occupational List

Sub-Area	Key Task	Median Pay
Accountants	Financial reporting, audits, tax compliance	$79k
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	Manage contracts, sponsorships, and career opportunities	$75k
Appraisers, Real Estate	Evaluate property values for sales and financing	$61k
Assessors	Determine property values for taxation purposes	$58k
Auditors	Examine financial records for accuracy and compliance	$80k
Budget Analysts	Prepare budgets, analyze spending, variance reports	$85k
Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance	Review and evaluate insurance claims	$67k
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	Design pay structures, perks, and benefits packages	$67k
Coroners	Investigate causes of death	$72k
Cost Estimators	Calculate costs of projects and services	$71k
Credit Analysts	Assess creditworthiness of clients and companies	$74k
Customs Brokers	Facilitate import/export compliance	$68k
Employment Interviewers, Private or Public Employment Service	Interview job applicants and match with positions	$54k
Environmental Compliance Inspectors	Ensure businesses follow environmental laws	$69k
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers	Promote workplace equality and compliance	$65k
Farm Labor Contractors	Recruit and manage agricultural workers	$50k
Financial Analysts	Analyze financial data and investment opportunities	$96k
Fundraisers	Organize campaigns to raise donations	$60k
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators	Inspect government property use and compliance	$62k
Human Resources Specialists	Recruitment, employee relations, HR policies	$64k
Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	Investigate insurance claims and settlements	$65k
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	Evaluate auto damages for insurance claims	$62k
Insurance Underwriters	Evaluate risk and determine insurance premiums	$70k
Labor Relations Specialists	Manage labor contracts and negotiations	$74k
Licensing Examiners & Inspectors	Review applications and ensure licensing compliance	$58k
Loan Counselors	Assist clients with loan repayment plans	$55k
Loan Officers	Evaluate, authorize, or recommend loan approvals	$65k
Logistics Analysts	Analyze supply chain and distribution processes	$77k
Logistics Engineers	Design logistics systems and networks	$79k
Management Analysts	Improve efficiency and performance in organizations	$95k
Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists	Study consumer trends and marketing effectiveness	$68k
Meeting & Convention Planners	Plan and coordinate professional events	$55k
Online Merchants	Manage online retail stores and sales	$62k
Personal Financial Advisors	Advise clients on investments and financial planning	$95k
Personnel Recruiters	Source and recruit job candidates	$63k
Pressure Vessel Inspectors	Inspect boilers and pressure vessels for safety	$71k
Purchasing Agents & Buyers, Farm Products	Buy farm products for resale and processing	$64k
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail & Farm Products	Procure materials and supplies for organizations	$69k
Risk Management Specialists	Identify and minimize business risks	$82k
Sustainability Specialists	Develop sustainability and green policies	$70k
Tax Examiners, Collectors & Revenue Agents	Collect taxes and enforce tax compliance	$56k
Tax Preparers	Assist individuals and businesses with tax filings	$52k
Training and Development Specialists	Plan and deliver workforce training programs	$63k
Wholesale & Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products	Purchase goods for resale to customers	$66k

Core Competencies

Analytical Acumen - Financial modeling, KPI dashboards.
Regulatory Fluency - SEC, IRS, FASB, or ISO standards.
Stakeholder Communication - Translating numbers into action items.
Ethical Judgment - Fiduciary responsibility, data confidentiality.
Technology Stack - ERP systems, BI tools, R or Python for analytics.
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Education & Credentials

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Econ, or Supply-Chain.
Certifications - CPA, CFA, PMP, SHRM-CP, CBAP.
Graduate Degrees - MBA or MS-Finance for leadership tracks.
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Trend Watch

ESG & Sustainability Reporting driving new roles.
AI-Driven Forecasting: Analysts must interpret machine-learning outputs.
Global Supply-Chain Resilience boosting demand for logisticians.
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Use MAPP to Validate Your Fit

Business & Financial roles demand high analytical motivation and tolerance for abstract problems. The Free MAPP Career Assessment measures those drivers, so you’ll know if your intrinsic motivations align with long-term success in this sector.

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