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With today’s economy it might seem that jobs in financial services will be harder to find in 2008 and 2009. But employment opportunities for finance professionals will likely be good, and the current business problems are part of the reason why. While banks and investment firms will be laying off employees during the remainder of 2008 and into 2009, others firms and government agencies are in need of skilled finance people to help them deal with today’s complex problems. Finance professionals with specific technical skills are already in demand.

Every organization that handles cash, extends credit, or prepares a budget needs finance professionals, and some employers are struggling to find people with the necessary skills. Employers need finance professionals knowledgeable in tax accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley to handle their rapidly evolving business needs. Cost accountants are sought after simply because the labor market has not produced enough experienced cost accountants to replace those leaving the field. Business changes are also creating job opportunities for those with general finance experience and for new graduates.

Employers are looking for finance professionals with degrees and certifications. A bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational requirement for most finance positions, but jobs are easier to get for those with advanced degrees. All things being equal, employers favor a job candidate with an MBA over one holding a bachelor’s degree. For managerial positions a graduate degree is sometimes required.  Read more...

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September 12, 2008 – Toronto, Canada – Sybase Inc. will exhibit its secure solutions for data management at the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum scheduled on October 28 & 29, 2008 at the Design Exchange in Toronto, Canada.

Sybase is the largest global software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers to create an information edge. The world’s most critical commerce, finance, government, healthcare, and defense runs on Sybase.

The 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum focuses on new, cutting-edge enterprise applications and solutions that are sustainable, flexible, and increase profitability, presented via interactive expositions and engaging conference sessions presented to all corporate users, from service providers to small, medium and large businesses alike.Contact information
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September 12, 2008 – Toronto, Canada – Sybase Inc. will exhibit its secure solutions for data management at the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum scheduled on October 28 & 29, 2008 at the Design Exchange in Toronto, Canada.

Sybase is the largest global software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers to create an information edge. The world’s most critical commerce, finance, government, healthcare, and defense runs on Sybase.  Read more...

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Sept 19, 2008 – Toronto,  Canada – Kofax Inc. is  exhibiting its intelligent soft-/hardware for the effective management of  business-critical information at the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum  scheduled on October 28 & 29, 2008 at the Design Exchange in Toronto, Canada.

  Kofax is the leading provider of Intelligent Capture & Exchange solutions,  providing application software and OEM/POS software worldwide as well as  hardware distribution in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

  For more than 20 years, Kofax has  provided award-winning solutions that automate  document-driven business processes by managing the capture, transformation and exchange of business-critical information arising in paper, fax and electronic formats  in a more accurate, timely and cost-effective manner. Kofax solutions provide a  verifiable return on investment to thousands of customers in financial  services, manufacturing, retail, government, healthcare, business process  outsourcing and other markets.

Kofax delivers  these solutions through a global network of more than 1,200 authorized  partners, and its own sales and service organizations in more than 60 countries  throughout the Americas,  EMEA and Asia Pacific.

The 2008 Financial Services Technology  Forum focuses on new, cutting-edge enterprise applications and solutions that  are sustainable, flexible, and increase profitability, presented via  interactive expositions and engaging conference sessions presented to all  corporate users, from service providers to small, medium and large businesses  alike.

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Advice to Financial Services Jobseekers
When trying to land a job as a stock broker or financial advisor, you must take a specific approach. The hiring process is one in which you must learn exactly what branch and sales managers are looking for. Seek out “inside information” and “secrets to getting hired as a financial advisor”. Never stop learning about what is expected of you. If you get your foot in the door, and get your series 7, you are ready for an exciting career. Although it may be challenging dealing with your boss at times, you are ultimately your own boss. You may get a small salary to start but most of your earnings will be on commissions. If this is appealing to you then you are in the right career. This is a stressful career but most of the time you can leave your work at the office.

insider info: http://www.aspiringfinancialadvisor.com/

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So you probably have already tried these resources:

http://www.craigslist.com
http://www.monster.com
http://www.careerbuilder.com
http://www.hotjobs.yahoo.com

If you have been laid off or have just entered the job market, you can make your job search more lucrative with a few basic tips.  Read more...

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August 19, 2008 – Toronto, Canada –Dr. Robert Phillips of Nomis Solutions will guide attendees towards achieving profitability and volume targets by introducing innovative pricing methodologies for lenders at the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum.

Improving Loan Portfolio Management: An Introduction to Pricing Optimization

In this presentation, Dr. Robert Phillips will share personal experiences and banking case studies on how financial service executives can use innovative pricing strategies to gain valuable insights, improve performance, and gain competitive advantage. It is no secret that this is an unsettling period for lenders. During these challenging times there is both a need and an opportunity for lenders to examine their current lending strategies and loan portfolios.

The classic response of many banks in the face of an unprecedented situation is to adjust their underwriting policies. However, banks should also be using their loan pricing to attract profitable customers, deter less profitable customers, and manage their overall portfolio risk. Unfortunately, current pricing practices at banks suffer from a number of shortcomings and it can be difficult to effectively manage pricing. To illustrate, the lending portfolios at several different banks in North America and the UK, only about 20% of loans are properly priced. About 40% percent of rates are too high, and 40% are too low, largely because the effect of price on consumer response is poorly understood (Nomis Solutions pricing research).

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October 06, 2008 – Toronto, Canada – Jennifer Fisher, Director of Sales at Speedware Ltd. will discuss the benefits and drivers for legacy modernization activities and introduce its various techniques and strategies at the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum scheduled on October 28 & 29, 2008 at the Design Exchange in Toronto, Canada. 

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Legacy Modernization for Financial Institutions – What is it?  And Why do You Need it? 

Legacy modernization has become an increasingly popular option for financial institutions looking to optimize their IT. This session will explore the many benefits financial institutions can expect from legacy modernization including lowered maintenance costs, increased business agility and the availability of new technologies. Critical drivers for legacy modernization activities will be examined, including the rising maintenance costs of legacy applications, the need to align IT with business objectives, the shrinking pool of qualified resources capable of understanding and maintaining these applications, and the need to upgrade to modern, more flexible systems. 

An overview of the full spectrum of legacy modernization projects will be provided as well as techniques for assessing the health of legacy applications. A discussion on how to plan and execute a successful legacy modernization project will be included, along with a review of various modernization strategies and tips for staying on budget and on time.  Finally, case studies will be provided highlighting success in the financial services sector.   Read more...

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