If you work for money, make sure that money is working for you! Check out the world of Maths + Money careers
Imagine your dream life after high school. Perhaps you’ve gone to uni and landed your dream job, or maybe you’re ready to travel around the world! But here’s the catch: whichever path you choose, you’re going to need maths + money skills to make your dream a reality.
In-demand maths & money jobs
Lending manager
The architects of lending. They oversee the entire cycle of how people borrow money for homes, cars and credit cards.
Accounts manager
People who look after clients. They’re a facilitator between an organisation like a bank and people’s money needs.
Compliance officer
The rule-keepers. They are all about making sure an organisation is following the financial ‘rule book’ so a company’s systems keep its money safe.
Banking consultant
A money coach for banks or credit institutions, checking out lending strategy and risk control. They ensure banks stay profitable.
Taxation manager
They usually work with tax advisors, helping to develop and implement tax strategies. They oversee reporting and provide advice.
The maths behind the money
With the cost of living hitting hard, it might feel like your dream life is financially out of reach. But don’t stress, you’re not alone. Australians aged 17 and under have a median savings balance of just $1,135.
The good news? With maths as your secret weapon, there are plenty of smart ways to build your savings – and you could even turn some of them into a career.
You could become an entrepreneur using maths and data to make your ideas profitable, a forensic accountant investigating financial crimes, or a financial advisor helping clients to grow their wealth. Whichever you choose, maths could be the key to turning your goals into reality.
Economic engine
The money that makes Australia go round is worth $2.64 trillion. That’s our gross domestic product (GDP), a measurement of a country’s economic activity.
Start your career here
Maths + Money + Study
- Bachelor of Science (Mathematics), Macquarie University
- Bachelor of Finance, Australian National University
- Bachelor of Business and Accounting, Monash University
- Diploma of Business, UNSW College
Maths + Money + Jobs
- Financial advisor, $60K–$124K
- Economist, $61K–$142K
- Forensic accountant, $52K–164K
- Lending manager, $71K–$111K
This article was first published in Careers with STEM: Maths 2026.
