How do finance company shortlist students in XIMB?

A student having a finance major is given preference. Having a finance minor is the minimum requirement. In case you do not have a finance major and you get shortlisted by a company, you will have to talk to the dean of the institute for changing your subjects and essentially, your major.

However, two factors come into play here: the company and the job profile.

Core finance companies usually look for finance major students and having certifications such as CFA, FRM or being an undergrad in a related field of study would be the cherry on the cake. Note that it is not mandatory criteria.

Many students from IT work hard and achieve good finance profile jobs. It is relatively easier to get into consulting firms that offer finance roles. Banks and other firms also offer risk profiles.

If you have a good academic record, it would be an advantage but, what matters more for the selection is your domain or subject knowledge, your skills and how, as an individual, you can contribute to the company.