Financial & 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.

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Financial Services

Career Cluster

What do they typically do on the job?

  • 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.

Personality

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

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Cautiousness

Integrity

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Interests

Career interests describe the perspectives and interests of people who enjoy the type of work involved in this career.

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Does this sound like something you'd like to do?

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  • Identify how your interests, values, and strengths match this occupation
  • Talk to someone who works in this field or spend a day job shadowing
  • Use the colleges and training directory to explore programs related to this career

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  • Talk to your college and career counselor or school admissions staff
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Data for NSI career cards comes from the following: Idaho Department of Labor, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*NET, MyNextMove, and Career OneStop