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Hey everyone! ๐๐ผ So, I’ve been thinking about my future plans to live in some remote locations, but I’m worried about the job prospects for my finance degree. I know healthcare professions are popular everywhere, but what about finance jobs? Here are some roles that I think are in demand everywhere:
– Financial advisors/CFPs
– Financial managers
– Accountants (not exactly finance, but still relevant)
– Financial analysts
What do you guys think? Any other finance jobs that are in demand globally? Let’s brainstorm together and share some insights to help each other out! ๐ฉโ๐ผ๐ฌ #JobSeekers #RemoteWorkOpportunities #FinancialProfessionals
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If you can land a remote job thatโd be #1 easiest.
Otherwise youโll be limited by whatโs available in that particular area. Some small towns have large plants as the only major employer, some have hospitals. In general finance roles will be in larger hubs. Tax accountants exist every where, financial advisors exist everywhere.
Chose to move rural and have a Finance Degree. If youโre building a career elsewhere and moving later in your life youโll be fine youโll find something but really there isnโt a demand for any โFinanceโ jobs in most of rural America. Accountants yes but Finance not so much. Thats not even thinking about 20 years down the road I mean now.
Some advisors but usually they have gone independent and moved on from Edward Jones or something. โFinancial Analystโ from what Ive seen in rural mostly means they want an accountant. Any CFO/FP&A job from rural companies like manufacturing, distribution etc. that Ive seen also means they want an accountant.
One good thing rural Ive seen is City and County Governments. Numerous โFinancial Managerโ positions for mid to senior level that are hard to fill and pay decent for the cost of living, could be a good transition later in life. Especially if you become familiar with FP&A, budgeting, and Munis. Although half the time they say they just want someone with a CPA if you get my drift.
Edit: Forgot to mention I know a few Single Family Office professionals who live quite well โrurallyโ because their employers have a office/branch where the familyโs roots are so they can maintain a presence.
One thing that comes to mind is compliance. The PWM jobs you mentioned will likely exist but be very hard to break into. Building a book in a town full of people you know is difficult. I cannot imagine trying to get a small town full of people that donโt know you to hand their hard earned cash over.
Thereโs a big time accounting shortage right now (at least locally in the Midwest) but I believe also in general. Not really my idea of finance though. Remote positions offer a lot of flexibility but probably a lot less pay as well.
There are financial advisors for investments. Insurance sales. Commercial banking for individuals and/or businesses. Mortgage Brokers.
There’s lots of financial services in rural areas. Just not the big investment banks people here obsess over and salaries will generally be low and these jobs will be hard to get. They may be given out to friends and family. Rural areas tend to be very insular and unless you have deep roots or some connection they may view you skeptically. Then there is the practicality that there may not be many openings or need. You may need to wait till someone retires for an opening and promotions can be few and far between unless you move.
Tax related roles. My friend is a JD/CPA and is both an admitted attorney and accountant. He’s worked on internal audits, forensic investigations due to regulatory inquiries, and also find tax fillings for funds ( esp K-1s). His background is ex big 4 but nowadays he’s 100% remote.
Sales
Accounting roles.
California has a lot of remote jobs.
Accountants
Banking
I have a finance degree and live in a rural area. For what itโs worth Iโm now a staff accountant. With plans to become either an EA or CPA. Like others have said always tax accountants in all areas. I didnโt necessarily want to do accounting but the opportunity arose.