Career Role Encyclopedia
What 79+ common job roles actually involve day to day, the tasks, tools, and typical entry paths, without salary figures or hiring predictions. A major shapes what you study; a role is what you'd actually do, and they don't map one-to-one.
10 roles in Business & Finance
Accountant
Tracks, verifies, and reports an organization's financial activity accurately.
Actuary
Uses math and statistics to measure and price financial risk, mainly in insurance.
Business Analyst
Bridges business needs and technical or operational solutions.
Financial Analyst
Evaluates financial data to guide investment or business decisions.
Human Resources Manager
Manages hiring, employee relations, and workplace policy for an organization.
Management Consultant
Advises organizations on solving specific business problems.
Operations Manager
Keeps a business's day-to-day processes running efficiently.
Real Estate Agent
Helps clients buy, sell, or lease property.
Startup Founder / Entrepreneur
Builds a new business or venture from an idea.
Supply Chain Analyst
Analyzes and improves how products move from supplier to customer.