Finance
Financial Services Career Path
If you’re interested in working in the Finance Industry, you’ve come to the right place. This is one of the fastest-growing and best-paying industries in Northeast Florida.
Occupations
Explore careers in the industry and learn about salaries, job growth, and skills.
Financial Services Industry – Earn Up
CareerSource NEFL, in collaboration with Earn Up and powered by JAXUSA Partnership, plays a key role in supporting Jacksonville’s regional economic development efforts, which are led by JAX Chamber’s private nonprofit division. Overseeing the seven counties of Northeast Florida, CareerSource NEFL ensures employers receive top-tier assistance for all workforce needs through its close partnership with Earn Up.
Sign Up Now
Join our mailing list to get the latest information on employment opportunities, job fairs, and workshops near you.
Industry News and Updates
Fifth Third’s Comerica acquisition brings new banking power — and opportunity — to Jax
Fifth Third’s Comerica acquisition brings new banking power — and opportunity — to Jax (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Two of the nation’s best-known regional banks are merging — and Jacksonville may be one of the biggest beneficiaries. Fifth Third...
Community First Credit Union unveils renderings of Edgewood Bakery redesign
Community First Credit Union unveils renderings of Edgewood Bakery redesign (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Community First Credit Union offered a first look at designs of its proposed transformation of the former Edgewood Bakery building into its...
Seacoast Bank leasing prominent Downtown Southbank corner
Seacoast Bank leasing prominent Downtown Southbank corner (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- A prominent historic Downtown Southbank building is gaining a new anchor. Seacoast Bank announced on LinkedIn that it is expanding with a second Jacksonville...
Bank of America leads Northeast Florida market in deposits
Bank of America leads Northeast Florida market in deposits (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Bank of America leads the Jacksonville market in deposits but Wells Fargo Bank has the largest number of branches, which may be a better indicator of their places...
Citigroup upgrading Flagler Center space at $19 million
Citigroup upgrading Flagler Center space at $19 million (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- Citigroup Inc. is cleared for a $19 million renovation to the space it leases at the campus it sold in a sale-leaseback in Flagler Center in South Jacksonville. The...
DB Insurance acquiring Jacksonville-based Fortegra in $1.65 billion deal
DB Insurance acquiring Jacksonville-based Fortegra in $1.65 billion deal (Courtesy of the Jacksonvile Daily Record) -- South Korean-based DB Insurance Co. Ltd. announced Sept. 26 it is buying Jacksonville-based specialty insurance company Fortegra Group Inc. for...
Meet Brian Allen, Finance Industry Manager
Brian Allen is the Finance sector manager at CareerSource NEFL and a native of Jacksonville, FL.
Brian Allen was born and raised in Jacksonville, and graduated from UNF, initially with a BA in Education and later with a Master of Business Administration.
Brian began his career as a teacher and athletic coach in Duval County Public Schools and eventually found his way into the Mortgage Industry, working both as a Mortgage Broker and then as a Mortgage Loan Officer for both BBVA Compass and TD Bank. He has a total of 13 years of mortgage banking experience in both mortgage origination and mortgage servicing. During the most recent recession, Brian’s employer closed operations and he found employment with Fidelity National Information Services as a Quality Assurance Analyst, testing multiple enterprise applications.
Brian currently serves as both the Finance and Information Technology Sector Managers for CareerSource NEFL.
Contact Brian for information on how your business can benefit from a partnership with CareerSource NEFL.
Interested in a finance career and need more information? Contact Brian at ballen@careersourcenefl.com