There are many careers in finance in different sectors and if you are looking for a job with excellent career prospects then finance may be the way to go for you. You can find anything from accounting and banking through to being an actuary or working with enhanced annuity schemes, so there is plenty to choose from and you are likely to find something which fits your talents.
Many people choose to start their financial career from school and then work their way up and so a good maths grade at A' Level is very important – but it is not just about the maths, as many finance careers such as auditing and banking need more soft skills as they are working with clients. Here, good communication and people skills are as important as the hard maths.
Other attributes which are important to a career in finance are the ability to think things through logically and methodically and you should be a conscientious worker.
Other people choose to go to university as a route into the finance sector and they can be successful with a degree in business and economics as well as pure maths.
If you are interested in a career in finance, you should discuss this with your careers advisor at school who will take you through all the options before you take it further.