6 Must Know Non-Financial Skills in Finance


BANGALORE: To achieve a successful long-term career in finance one requires strong complementary non-financial skills, besides the primary aptitudes. Handling and spending other people’s money is not a walk in the park, rather it needs a high level of responsibility. So employers within the banking, accounting and financial services sector look for people who possess a number of key skills and qualities to ensure that  investments made by the people in the bank or financial sector is taken care of at its best. Here are few non-financial skills that are a must requirement for the financial professionals as compiled by Investopedia.

1. Marketing skills

If you are finance professional, you should be able to manage your own funds and assets. Clients are always aware of the fact that you manage your own money and mange their money as well. You need to market yourself to climb the corporate ladder and if you want funds for a project, then you need to sell your proposal effectively. Raising money for a project requires an effective marketing plan that will convince your investors to get involved. Without effectively marketing the business, there would be no funding for the project.

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