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Common Job Titles of Walton College Graduates

  • Financial Analyst
  • Strategic Financial Analyst 
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Business Development Officer
  • Loan Processor
  • Investment Banker
  • Credit Analyst
  • Risk Management Associate
  • Loan Officer
  • Operations Consultant

*Information Sourced from 2021-2023 FDS Survey Responses

Key Terms for Job Searching

  • Economic Analyst
  • Research Analyst
  • Policy Analyst
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Economic Researcher
  • Business Economist
  • Economic Development Specialist
  • Investment Analyst
  • Risk Analyst

Key Terms for Entry-Level Job Searching

  • Specialist
  • Consultant
  • Assistant
  • Coordinator
  • Associate
  • Analyst

Key Terms for Mid-Level and Senior- Level Job Searching

  • Specialist
  • Associate
  • Supervisor
  • Manager
  • Officer
  • Executive
  • Director
  • Officer
  • Head of
  • Senior
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