Career Overview
Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.
Also Known As
- Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Analyst
- Securities Analyst
Alternate Job Titles
- Accounting Analyst
- Acquisition Analyst
- Acquisition Specialist
- Acquisitions Analyst
- Acquisitions Consultant
- Alternative Financing Specialist
- Analyst
- Bank Analyst
- Banking Analyst
- Bond Analyst
- Brand Analyst
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Commodity Analyst
- Corporate Financial Analyst
- Corporate Securities Research Analyst
Work Style
People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Achievement Orientation
Technology You'll Use
Popular Technologies & Software
- Alteryx software
- Apache Hive
- Google Docs
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Marketo Marketing Automation
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
Tools & Equipment
- 10-key calculators
- Computer data input scanners
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Laser facsimile machines
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Notebook computers
- Personal computers
- Photocopying equipment
- Tablet computers
Salary & Job Market
| Salary Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level (10th percentile) | $62,410 |
| Median | $101,350 |
| Top Earners (90th percentile) | $180,550 |
Workers Employed Nationally: 340,580
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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.