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Financial and Investment Analysts

Also called: Analyst, Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, Securities Analyst

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:
  • 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.
On the job, you'll need:

Conventional

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

Analytical or scientific software

  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • The MathWorks MATLAB

Word processing software

  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Word

Financial analysis software

  • Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
  • Oracle Hyperion Financial Management

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Median Annual Salary: $95,080