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

Sample of reported job titles: Analyst, Credit Products Officer, Equity Research Analyst, Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, Planning Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Real Estate Analyst, Securities Analyst, Trust Officer

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Tasks

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  • Advise clients on aspects of capitalization, such as amounts, sources, or timing.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Analyze financial or operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to identify or recommend remedies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Assess companies as investments for clients by examining company facilities.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Collaborate on projects with other professionals, such as lawyers, accountants, or public relations experts.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Collaborate with investment bankers to attract new corporate clients.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Conduct financial analyses related to investments in green construction or green retrofitting projects.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Confer with clients to restructure debt, refinance debt, or raise new debt.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Create client presentations of plan details.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Determine the prices at which securities should be syndicated and offered to the public.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Draw charts and graphs, using computer spreadsheets, to illustrate technical reports.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Employ financial models to develop solutions to financial problems or to assess the financial or capital impact of transactions.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Evaluate and compare the relative quality of various securities in a given industry.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Evaluate capital needs of clients and assess market conditions to inform structuring of financial packages.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Inform investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Interpret data on price, yield, stability, future investment-risk trends, economic influences, and other factors affecting investment programs.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Monitor developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments by analyzing information from financial publications and services, investment banking firms, government agencies, trade publications, company sources, or personal interviews.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Perform securities valuation or pricing.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Prepare all materials for transactions or execution of deals.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Prepare plans of action for investment, using financial analyses.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Present oral or written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industries.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Purchase investments for companies in accordance with company policy.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Recommend investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff, or the public.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Specialize in green financial instruments, such as socially responsible mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETF) that are comprised of green companies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Supervise, train, or mentor junior team members.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Accounting software — Fund accounting software; Intuit QuickBooks Hot technology ; Sage 50 Accounting; Tax softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Analytical or scientific software — IBM SPSS Statistics Hot technology ; SAS Hot technology ; StataCorp Stata; The MathWorks MATLAB Hot technology (see all 18 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Business intelligence and data analysis software — IBM Cognos Impromptu Hot technology ; MicroStrategy Hot technology ; Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition Hot technology ; Qlik Tech QlikView Hot technology (see all 5 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Charting software — Montgomery Investment Technology Utility XL; TickQuest NeoTickerSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Cloud-based data access and sharing software — Microsoft SharePoint Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Configuration management software — Perforce Helix softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Customer relationship management CRM software — Salesforce software Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base management system software — Apache Hive Hot technology ; Apache Pig Hot technology ; Teradata Database Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base reporting software — Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Hot technology ; SAP Crystal Reports Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base user interface and query software — Microsoft SQL Server Hot technology ; Oracle software Hot technology ; Structured query language SQL Hot technology ; Yardi software Hot technology (see all 8 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Development environment software — Microsoft Visual Basic Hot technology ; Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Document management software — Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSSSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Electronic mail software — Email software; IBM Notes Hot technology ; Microsoft Exchange Hot technology ; Microsoft Outlook Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software Hot technology — Microsoft Dynamics GP Hot technology ; NetSuite ERP Hot technology ; Oracle Hyperion Hot technology ; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Hot technology (see all 12 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Enterprise system management software — IBM Power Systems softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Expert system software — Ivorix Neurostrategy Finance; Matheny Pattern Forecaster Plus; NeuroSolutions for MatLabSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Financial analysis software — Delphi Technology; Moody’s RiskCalc; Oracle E-Business Suite Financials; Wolfram Research Mathematica UnRisk Pricing Engine (see all 80 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Human resources software — ADP Workforce Now Hot technology ; Human resource management software HRMSSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Information retrieval or search software — dailyVest Investment Personalization Platform; LexisNexis; TradeTools Monthly U.S. Economic Database; Ward Systems Group NeuroShell Trader (see all 5 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Internet browser software — Web browser softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Object or component oriented development software — R Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Office suite software — Microsoft Office Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Presentation software — Apple Keynote; DealMaven PresLink for PowerPoint and Word; Google Slides; Microsoft PowerPoint Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Process mapping and design software — Microsoft Visio Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Project management software — Microsoft Project Hot technology ; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Sales and marketing software — Marketo Marketing Automation Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Spreadsheet software — Apple AppleWorks; Corel QuattroPro; IBM Lotus 1-2-3; Microsoft Excel Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Word processing software — Google Docs Hot technology ; Microsoft OneNote; Microsoft Word Hot technology ; Report generation softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Analyze business or financial data.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Determine the value of goods or services.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyze industry trends.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Apply mathematical models of financial or business conditions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Advise others on business or operational matters.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Advise others on financial matters.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyze market conditions or trends.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyze risks related to investments in green technology.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Assess financial status of clients.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Assess risks to business operations.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Collaborate with others in marketing activities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Confer with others about financial matters.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Create images of data, locations, or products.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop business relationships.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop financial or business plans.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluate condition of properties.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identify strategic business investment opportunities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Prepare contracts or other transaction documents.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Present business-related information to audiences.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Present work to clients for approval.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Purchase products or services.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Recommend investments to clients.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Supervise employees.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Train personnel to enhance job skills.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Update professional knowledge.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor’s degree, but some do not.
Related 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.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range (7.0 to < 8.0)

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Credentials

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wage data for Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other.
Employment data for Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other.
Industry data for Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other.

Median wages (2020) $40.22 hourly, $83,660 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 492,100 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Average (5% to 10%) Average (5% to 10%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 41,000
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Finance and Insurance
Management of Companies and Enterprises

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

  • CFA Institute external site
  • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority external site
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook: Financial analysts external site

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