Financial Services

The Detroit Region is a top location for finance and business talent.

• 44,645 Customer Service Representatives, 2023
• 46,644 General & Operation Managers, 2023
• 27,774 Software Developers, 2023
• 21,569 Bookkeeping & Accounting Workers, 2023
• 11,871 Financial Managers, 2023
• 11,712 Loan Officers and Tellers, 2023
• Detroit is the #3 Metro for Technology Talent Quality vs. Costs

Click below to explore financial services related occupation groups in the Region:

Data Source: CBRE, Lightcast (formerly Emsi)

Companies locating in the Detroit Region can quickly tap into the extensive higher-education pipeline to meet their talent needs.

• 65,969 degrees completed annually in the Region
• 31,101 degrees completed in Business and Finance related programs.
• 65% of Michigan graduates stay in state, MEDC 2017

Explore key professional services programs in and around the Detroit Region:

Data Source: Lightcast (formerly Emsi), IPEDS

Prominent finance companies are increasingly choosing to expand their operations in the Detroit Region because of its low cost of business, high-quality talent, and prime location.

The Region is home to 17 Fortune 1000 company headquarters. These companies have more than 795,000 employees worldwide and a combined revenue of $465+ billion in 2021. The Region added two new companies to the Fortune 1000 list from 2019—2022.

Data Source: Fortune Media

 Michigan Banking Association  is a trade association of Michigan financial institutions which currently includes more than 2,300 branches located throughout the state with combined assets of over $150 Billion.

 Michigan Association of Certified public Accountants  Founded in1901, the mission is to enhance the success of CPAs and their value in society. Located in Troy's Financial District with over 8,000 members in metro Detroit and 19,000 throughout the state.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch was founded in 1929 and is the only Chicago branch, the current building in Detroit was an $80 million investment and completed in 2005. Now the branch is home to a high speed cash processing unit but there’s more to Detroit than cash. There’s a  visitors center  / museum, economic research groups, community development and policy studies departments. ​

With its top talent and historic expertise, the Detroit Region is proud to optimize your growth and pioneer the future of FinTech together.

Detroit is the #4 Top FinTech Hub, CBRE Financial Services U.S. Metros Ranking, 2019

BENZINGA is a Detroit-based company providing financial news and analytics, such as stock earnings, for investors and brokerages. In 2021, the company was valued at more than $300 million and has 150 content contributors.

BANKJOY creates digital products that offer multiple features, while its banking API (Application Programming Interface) is designed to be a bridge between financial institutions and fintech organizations. The company grew to more than 1 million members nationwide in 2021, adding three new credit unions to its platform.

The Detroit Region consists of 11 counties along the Great Lakes shoreline, conveniently located right on the U.S.-Canada border. At the heart of the region is the City of Detroit, famously known as the Motor City and the birthplace of the automotive industry. The Region is also home to major cities, including Ann Arbor, Flint, Dearborn, Novi, and Southfield.

Together, the counties operate as a collaborative business network and one of the most innovative and diverse communities in the United States.