Financial & Investment Analysts

Also Called: Analyst, Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, Securities Analyst

Bachelor's degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$60,830

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Financial & Investment Analysts do

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

  • Advise clients on aspects of capitalization, such as amounts, sources, or timing.
  • Analyze financial or operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to identify or recommend remedies.
  • Assess companies as investments for clients by examining company facilities.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Duration of Typical Work Week
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Sitting

Tools

  • Photocopiers
  • Scanners
  • Notebook computers
  • Special purpose telephones
  • Laser fax machine

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
The MathWorks MATLAB
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Financial analysis software
Moody's RiskCalc
Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

The Education & Training You Need

Education

  • 61% Bachelor's degree
  • 35% Master's degree
  • 2% Associate's degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Administrative Services Managers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Credit Counselors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Financial Quantitative Analysts

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Investigative (Thinker)

Values

  • Achievement
  • Recognition
  • Independence

This is what Financial & Investment Analysts across the country typically make.

$29.25 / hour
$60,830 /year

Entry Level

$47.60 / hour
$99,010 /year

Median Level

$84.54 / hour
$175,840 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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