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Investment Underwriters

Manage communications between companies who issue securities and their clients.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Median wages for the broader occupation, Financial Specialists, All Other, are $38.99 / hour.

Education:

On the Job:

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Job Title Examples:

Investment Banker
Securities Underwriter
Mergers and Acquisitions Banker (M and A Banker)

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On the Job

 

Investment Underwriters manage communications between companies who issue securities and their clients. They advise clients on aspects of capitalization, such as amounts, sources, or timing. They also develop and maintain client relationships.

 

Typical Work Tasks

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Typical Working Conditions

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Education & Credentials

 

This is a new or emerging specialty. The information on this page is based on the broader career that this specialty is part of, Financial Specialists, All Other.

 

Educational Requirements

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Education level attained (national data)

Education Level Attained (national data)
Education Level AttainedPercentage of workers in this occupation
Less than high school diploma1.8
High school diploma or equivalent13.1
Some college, no degree18.8
Associate degree8.4
Bachelors degree34.9
Masters degree19.9
Doctoral (Ph.D) or professional degree3.2

 

Work Experience and Training Requirements

Nationally, this career typically requires:

  • No related work experience for entry.
  • Moderate-term on-the-job training to become competent.

 

Transfer Options

 

Licenses

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Helpful High School Courses

Examples of helpful classes that help you prepare for this career:

  • Accounting
  • Algebra I and II
  • Business Law
  • Business Management
  • Composition
  • Economics
  • International Business
  • Marketing
  • Office Procedures
  • Public Speaking
  • Statistics
  • e-Commerce

In Minnesota, your school may have developed a Program of Study in this career area. A Program of Study is an academic and career plan developed by your high school to help move you towards a career and college path. A Program of Study can help you:

  • Select high school classes that prepare you for college and getting a job
  • Understand how the classes you're taking in high school lead to a career
  • Identify extra-curricular activities that are related to your career interest
  • See what classes at your school offer early college credit that will save you time and money towards your college expenses
  • Graduate from high school prepared for your next step toward the career you choose

 

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Skills & Knowledge

 

Most Important Skills for Investment Underwriters


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Most Important Knowledge Areas for Investment Underwriters


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Careers that Use Similar Skills


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Job Title Examples


Investment Banker,  Securities Underwriter,  Mergers and Acquisitions Banker (M and A Banker),  Prime Broker 

 

Where Do Investment Underwriters Work?


Investment Underwriters often work in the following industries.



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