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“There are a lot of jobs in the financial industry that do need a math major.” quote by Adena Friedman
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“There are a lot of jobs in the financial industry that do need a math major.”

Adena Friedman

About This Quote

Source Interview: CNBC, 2023

Many financial jobs value skills beyond pure mathematics, such as analysis and communication.

In simple terms: Finance jobs need more than math.

Key Takeaway

Develop diverse skills.

Themes

career finance skill development

Mood

pragmatic informative

Type

advice career

When to use this quote

  • investment banking
  • risk management
  • financial planning
  • consulting

Key Concepts

quantitative analysis communication technology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What non‑math skill can boost your finance career?
  • How do you showcase those skills?
A Different Perspective

Math alone may not secure a role; networking matters.

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