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Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

  • Dive into the world of finance and help shape investment strategies for success.
  • Influence major financial decisions and drive growth for businesses and clients.
  • Uncover hidden opportunities and transform financial challenges into triumphs.
💰 Earn $84K-$148K
📚 Bachelor Degree

Overview

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

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

26,100 in Total

Earnings

$109,080 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.
  • Collaborate on projects with other professionals, such as lawyers, accountants, or public relations experts.
  • Collaborate with investment bankers to attract new corporate clients.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Reading Comprehension

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Receiving recognition
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

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