Interested in pursuing a finance analyst career path? Or in learning how to become an investment analyst? Get inspired by these Kelley master’s in finance graduate stories. You’ll discover the success you can achieve as an MSF graduate—and the exciting career possibilities.
Company: Newell Brands
Location: Atlanta, GA
Title: Analyst, Brand Cost Finance
Favorite MSF memory: Laser tag with everyone!
Company: Deutsche Bank
Location: Chicago, IL
Title: Investment Banking Analyst
Favorite MSF memory: The end of semester celebration at Nick's.
Company: D.A. Davidson
Location: New York City, NY
Title: Equity Research Associate
Favorite MSF memory: Attending my first IU basketball game.
Company: Micron Technology
Location: Boise, ID
Title: Senior Treasury Analyst I
Favorite MSF memory: Traveling with the team for Purdue University's Private Equity Case Competition.
Company: Brown Gibbons Lang
Location: Cleveland, OH
Title: Investment Banking Analyst
Favorite MSF memory: Getting to know so many interesting people during orientation who would go on to become lifelong friends.
Company: Lincoln International
Location: Chicago, IL
Title: Valuations Analyst
Favorite MSF memory: Going to the Kelley MS Formal!
Company: Valeo Financial Advisors
Location: Carmel, IN
Title: Investment Research Analyst
Favorite MSF memory: Going to the summer retreat where we played games and connected with each other in a fun, informal setting.
Company: Cantor Fitzgerald
Location: New York City, NY
Title: Equities Trading Associate–Delta 1
Favorite MSF memory: Playing laser tag with the cohort–nothing brings future financiers together like friendly fire!
Company: Carl Marks Advisors
Location: New York City, NY
Title: M&A Investment Banking Analyst
Favorite MSF memory: Going to the IU vs Michigan football game and watching us win.
Company: Cleveland Research Company
Location: Cleveland, OH
Title: Equity Research Analyst
Favorite MSF memory: The tailgate before the IU vs Charlotte football game because I got to know people better informally early on in the program.
Which companies are hiring Kelley MSF graduates? How does the Kelley alumni network support MSF students? Chair of Finance Graduate Programs Scott Smart offers an inside look at master’s finance jobs secured by Kelley’s MS in Finance Class of 2025.
“We consistently advise students to begin their job search by networking with Kelley alumni at specific firms, and many jobs are found through alumni connections.”
Scott SmartChair, Finance Graduate Programs; E-II Faculty Fellow; Clinical Professor of Finance
You’re invited to schedule a one-on-one meeting with our admissions team—virtually or in person—to talk about how the Kelley MS in Finance can prepare you for a dynamic career. We’re eager to talk about your interests and career goals.