Careers 101: Finance Jobs in Baltimore

Published on 2008-08-18

Schools:

The fast track to finance jobs in Baltimore begins with a finance education from one of the many private and public institutions in this metropolitan city 40 miles north of Washington, D.C. At top-ranked Johns Hopkins University, the Carey Business School prepares its students for jobs in finance through coursework that focuses on "effective financial decision making and problem solving" and successful managing of securities. Nearby at Towson University, a member of the University of Maryland school system and the only such school to receive accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, students can major in business administration and accounting programs that cover finance and financial planning for those who wish to pursue entry level finance jobs upon graduation. Additionally, Towson's joint MBA and M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services programs in conjunction with the University of Baltimore are stepping stones to MBA finance jobs with local employers. But perhaps the largest institution serving Baltimore is The Community College of Baltimore County, which in preparation for finance jobs with local employers offers associate's degree and certificate programs in the areas of accounting, business administration, and business management.

Employers:

New graduates and finance professionals needn't look much farther than their own backyards for financial jobs. A number of Baltimore-based companies, including Fortune 1000 companies, offer corporate finance jobs for local residents. Serving the "institutional, mutual fund, and wealth management markets," global asset management firm Legg Mason is one highly ranked employer. So too is investment management firm T. Rowe Price, where job seekers may find finance careers working with individuals and institutions. And with the July 2008 merger of big Baltimore-based investment firms Brown Advisory and Alex. Brown Investment Management, the number of local jobs in this sector should receive a boost from both companies' histories in the area and combined $18 billion in assets. Finance professionals may also find employment opportunities with FTI Consulting, a global business advisory firm. With capital solutions, transaction advisory services, creditor advisory services, and valuation consulting among FTI's core services, financial analyst jobs are important to the company's continued success.

Employers advertise Baltimore jobs in finance on Fresho.com, an easy-to-use, effective job website with a growing number of visitors every month. To find the latest positions, click on the Baltimore link, enter a Baltimore zip code, or search in the "Finance & Economics" category.