The CFI Career Map
Within the finance and banking industry, there is no one size fits all. Those interested in making a career change or entering the workforce for the first time can take advantage of the diverse range of job opportunities available in the industry. But where to begin? At CFI, we’ve created an interactive career map to help you plan your journey.
Discover your next role in finance and banking with CFI's Interactive Career Map.
What Is the Career Map?
CFI's Career Map is designed to give you a personalized and in-depth experience of the many careers available in finance and banking. The map is organized by career type so you can explore the roles, skills, and learning journey that matter most to you.
The map covers the following careers:
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Investment Banking
- Private Equity
- Risk Management
- Commercial Lending
- Capital Markets
- Wealth Management
- Asset Management
- Hedge Funds
Each career includes an overview of the field, reasons to pursue it, a typical career progression, related CFI programs, and career tools like interview prep resources and resume templates to help you along the way.
How Do I Access the Career Map?
- Log in to your CFI student dashboard
- Navigate to the Careers & Roles section
- Select Career Map to explore the available careers
How Do I Use the Career Map?
Curious about where to start? Here’s how to use the map:
- Explore the Finance Domains: Browse the careers to find ones that match your interests and goals. Each path includes an overview of the field and the reasons professionals choose it.
- Review the career progression: See the typical trajectory from entry-level roles to senior leadership so you know what to work toward.
- Enroll in recommended training: Each career includes a primary CFI certification and a set of complementary specializations tailored to that field.
- Utilize the career tools: Access interview prep resources, skills assessments, resume templates, and more to help you land the role you want.
CFI is proud to provide an exceptional learning experience that allows professionals at all stages of their careers to level up their skills and pursue new opportunities. Start your journey with us today.