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Anchorage Industries – Finance

Financing the Final Frontier

Anchorage is Alaska’s financial hub, serving as the headquarters for regional banks, credit unions, and investment firms that drive the state’s economy. From managing Alaska’s $80 billion Permanent Fund to overseeing mineral royalties for Native corporations, the city offers a wide array of career opportunities in finance. Anchorage is at the center of real estate development, land sales, and public-private partnerships, making it the ideal place for finance professionals who want to shape Alaska’s future.

In addition to banking and investment roles, Anchorage’s financial sector supports industries critical to Alaska, ranging from oil and gas, to fisheries, to tourism. There are opportunities to help finance projects anywhere from the Arctic Slope to the fishing grounds of Southeast Alaska.

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By The Numbers

$42.01

The average hourly pay for the finance industry in Anchorage

$5.4 Billion

Size of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, headquartered in Anchorage

6.5%

Alaska’s GDP growth in 2023, business is booming up here

Nate Seymour

Occupation: Principal of Pacwest Consulting Group

Industry: Construction and Real Estate

Age: 38

Born and Raised: Southside

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Current Profession: Owner, Pacwest Consulting Group Construction and Real Estate Risk Management

Currently Reside: Southport/Girdwood

I choose Anchorage because: I Choose Anchorage because: Anchorage will always be home for me. After spending 12 years working out of state, I'm very excited to move home and be able to provide my expertise to help other local Alaskans in construction and real estate industries. Anchorage and Alaska as a whole have a lot to offer from a professional career standpoint. We are excited to raise our three sons here in Anchorage. The close proximity to outdoor recreation year-round is something we enjoy.

Justin Milette

Occupation: Realtor, Developer, and Entrepreneur

Industry: Real Estate

Age: 40

Born and Raised: East Anchorage

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Currently Reside: Downtown, Westchester Lagoon

I choose Anchorage because: I Choose Anchorage because: it's the best blend of nature plus city life. Great people, great scenery, plenty of things to do, lots of room for growth, and lots of opportunity for young and mid-career professionals and business owners.

Dave Valdez

Occupation: Chief Operating Officer

Industry: Alaska Wealth Advisors

Age: 43

Born and Raised: Manila, Philippines and East Anchorage

Ethnicity: Filipino

Currently Reside: Campbell Lake

I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because: it’s my home. It’s the most beautiful, diverse, and rewarding city. If you want to be outdoors, Anchorage has everything you need – soccer, biking, skiing, and hiking. It’s limitless! Also, I had the privilege to attend elementary school, junior high, high school, and graduate school here. It’s allowed me to build a terrific network of friends personally and professionally. One of the biggest advantages of living in Anchorage is the access. Almost any career is within reach. The resources and access are here in Anchorage. And if you haven’t found it, keep asking and network!