Financial Analysts
Also called: Financial Analyst, Securities Analyst, Investment Analyst, Equity Research Analyst
What they do:
Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
On the job, you would:
- Draw charts and graphs, using computer spreadsheets, to illustrate technical reports.
- Inform investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions.
- Monitor developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory.
Business
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
Engineering and Technology
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Math
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include
data, detail, and regular routines. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Financial analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
Spreadsheet software
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$75,650
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
You might like a career in one of these industries:
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