{"id":7771,"date":"2021-07-29T03:14:25","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T03:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/?page_id=7771"},"modified":"2023-10-16T13:43:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T13:43:31","slug":"corporate-finance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/corporate-finance\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1446025817562{padding-top: 71px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>General Requirements<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ability to problem solve using a combination of intuition and analytics\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Able to deal with ambiguity and adapt to changing needs on an on-going basis\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experience in financial analysis and modeling, reporting, budgeting, derivatives and\/or business planning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ability to effectively communicate with and influence all levels of management, employees, and other stakeholders\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strong process and project planning\/management skills<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>Skills required<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General business knowledge and interest\/aptitude in accounting, finance, mathematics\/statistics<\/li>\n<li>Critical &amp; Strategic Thinking capability<\/li>\n<li>Excellent problem solving and analytical capabilities<\/li>\n<li>Excellent verbal (presentation) and written communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Ability to explain technical information to non-technical individuals<\/li>\n<li>Takes initiative with the ability to work in a team environment<\/li>\n<li>Process and Project Management<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Systems, Excel, PowerPoint &amp; Financial Modeling skills<\/li>\n<li>Working towards CPA\/CA or CFA is an asset<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP<\/li>\n<li>Lean Six Sigma an asset<\/li>\n<li>GPA is important<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>Type of Jobs<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Corporate Finance manages the firm\u2019s assets and liabilities, maximizes the firm\u2019s stock, balances risk and profitability and reports on financial information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finance Rotational Program \u2013 2 years, typically up to 4 rotations<\/li>\n<li>Financial Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Planning Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Pricing Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Costing Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Finance Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>CAREER PATHS<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial Analysis<\/li>\n<li>Audit &amp; Compliance<\/li>\n<li>Treasury &amp; Tax<\/li>\n<li>Business Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>Technical Preparation\/Knowledge Building<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rotman Curriculum (see Rotman Electives Guide)<\/li>\n<li>Understanding the roles and different opportunities within corporate finance as it will vary from companies &amp; industries. Generally may include:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>Analysis, planning, forecasting, treasury, budgeting, variance analysis, product\/service analysis<\/li>\n<li>Business development, special projects, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning<\/li>\n<li>Accounting, reporting, internal audit<\/li>\n<li>Strategy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Research and read many publications that discuss financial markets, business and major national and world events to learn about the industry, the players in it and the economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>Internal Resources<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excel Skills \u2013 Financial Modeling (RO &amp; Finance Lab)<\/li>\n<li>Technical Interview Preparation (Career Services)<\/li>\n<li>Market Interview preparation (offered through the Career Services)<\/li>\n<li>Milt Harris Library &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotman.utoronto.ca\/FacultyAndResearch\/BIC\/Career-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Career Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW222494207 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222494207 BCX8\">Milt Harris Library &gt; Research and Databases &gt; <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW222494207 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotman.utoronto.ca\/facultyandresearch\/bic\/research\/databasesbysubject\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW222494207 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222494207 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Databases by Subject<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW222494207 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Rotman Finance Association (RFA) \u2013 networking, events, case competitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>External Resources<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Globe &amp; Mail, Wall Street Journal, Economist, Fortune, etc.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW261059204 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW261059204 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW261059204 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261059204 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Cision Newswire\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW261059204 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW267331136 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/%22%20%EF%B7%9FHYPERLINK%20%22https:\/\/www.bot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW267331136 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267331136 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Toronto Region Board of Trade<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW267331136 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Corporate Finance Institute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/resources\/career-map\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">CFI<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">) <\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Career Map<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canadian Securities Institute <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csi.ca\/en\/explore\/career-map\/individual\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">(CSI) Career Map<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; 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