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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The average pay for the finance industry in Anchorage
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Size of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, headquartered in Anchorage
Ambassadors
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 a beautiful, diverse, and rewarding city. If you love the outdoors, Anchorage has everything—soccer, biking, skiing, and hiking. It’s limitless! I also had the privilege of attending elementary school, junior high, high school, and graduate school here, which allowed me to build a terrific network of friends both personally and professionally. One of the biggest advantages of living in Anchorage is access—almost any career is within reach.