Financial Services
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Location: New York City
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What is Financial Services?
Through the generosity of our partner Barclays, COOP piloted a Financial Services program track in New York City in the fall of 2023. The launch was such a success that we plan to continue offering it in the spring of 2024 cycle.
This curriculum was built on the strong foundation of our Data Analytics track with support and insight from distinguished industry leaders. Barclays provided curriculum design support and feedback. Blackstone also provided feedback on our curriculum draft.
Financial service professionals act as intermediaries, ensuring the flow of money is secure as it travels between borrowers and savers. A financial service professional supports the process of acquiring financial goods. Financial analysts use and transform data to predict and engage with the market, recommend strategies and acquisitions to clients, and diminish risks and losses.
Like in our other tracks, the Financial Services curriculum is split into "hard" and "soft" skills — because every successful career requires Head, Heart, and Hustle.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that business and finance employment will grow by 7% from 2021 to 2031, slightly above the average projected growth for all U.S. occupations. Certain roles within finance, like financial examiner, are projected to grow by more than double the national average (Source: Forbes Magazine).
Personalities suited for this track:
Problem Solver
Analytical
Strategic
Communicative/Interpersonal
Adaptable
Careers you will be prepared for:
Financial Analyst
Investment / Client Analyst or Associate
Asset Management
Operations Analyst
Associate Data Analyst
Data Governance Associate
Virtual Engagement Associate
Data Strategy and Analytics Associate
COOP’s Financial Services curriculum provides a comprehensive blend of data analytics and financial services topics, ensuring that students gain knowledge and skills in both areas.
The inclusion of practical components like data visualization projects, statistics, and probability combined with a solid understanding of data analysis techniques, working with databases, and creating visualizations using tools like Excel and Tableau prepares students for a variety of professional opportunities.
The capstone project offers our program participants the opportunity to demonstrate and refine their technical and soft skills in real-time. Fellows collaborate in small groups to derive data driven insights that replicate entry level job responsibilities in financial services.
Completing the capstone project results in a deliverable—such as a report or presentation—that serves as a tangible work-like experience they can leverage during their career search and highlight during job interviews.
Core Program Components (200 hours)
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