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Pathway: Accounting, Banking & Finance
Job: Financial Analyst
Job Description
Financial analysts (sometimes called security analysts or investment analysts) assess the economic performance of companies and industries for firms and institutions with money to invest. They gather financial information, analyze it, and make recommendations.
Necessary Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Helpful High School Courses
English, Mathematics, Computer Applications, Business courses
Working Conditions
- Usually indoors, in safe and comfortable offices or their own homes
- May work long hours and experience stress to meet deadlines
- Much of the day may consist of phone calls, meetings, traveling, and research
Salary Range
- 2003, Delaware average annual salary,
$59,040
- 2003, Delaware average hourly wages,
$28.38
Career Ladder Information
- Jobs can be found at banks, insurance companies, mutual and pension funds, securities firms, as well as other businesses that help companies with making investment decisions
- Certification, although not required, can enhance job status
- The Association of Investment Management and Research offers the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
- Advanced positions include portfolio managers or financial managers
Personal Qualities and Interests
You:
- Enjoy helping others make financial decisions
- Have strong mathematical, computer, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills
- Are detail-oriented
- Are willing to keep abreast of new regulations and policies that may affect the industry
- Are able to write reports and make presentations
- Are able to work independently and as part of a team
- Are self-confident and mature
Did you know?
- Financial analysts may face keen competition for jobs, especially at top securities firms, where pay can be lucrative.
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