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Financial and professional services

The financial and professional services in the UK is one of the most dynamic and influential in the world, contributing 12% of the entire UK’s economic output in 2023. A recent review of the UK Financial Services 2023 states the UK is a world leader in many areas of the financial industry but with global competition, the UK must continue to strive. Read the report. 

We have broken the sector down into five popular sub-sectors to help you explore your options more easily. For each sub-sector, you will find information on: 

  • Explore the sector and its future 

  • What employers and roles are on offer in this sector? 

  • How do I find a job? 

  • How do I find work experience?  

  • Get involved at Nottingham – enhance your job prospects 

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Actuary

Explore the actuary sector and discover what a career would look like

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Accounting, audit and taxation

Gain an understanding of accounting, audit and tax careers

 
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Banking

Discover what roles exist in banking and how to develop your career

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Insurance

Find out more about roles in insurance and how to get a job in this area

 
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Investment management

Explore the investment management sector and how to get into it

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Pensions

Find out about careers in pensions and how you can pursue a career in this area

 
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Risk management

Find out more about risk management careers, work experience and skills needed

 

Careers and Employability Service

University of Nottingham
Portland Building, Level D
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 3680
fax: +44 (0) 115 951 3679
email: careers-team@nottingham.ac.uk