Financial Analyst

Analyze financial data to guide investment decisions and business strategy.

$60k–$110k/year·Bachelor's in Finance or Economics; CFA certification valuedModerate demand
📊 Business & Finance

A day in this role

On a typical day you might build a financial model in Excel, research a company before a client meeting, and prepare a report comparing investment options.

Key skills

Data analysisExcel & modelingResearchClear communication

How to get there

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Learning resources

Khan Academy — free finance and economicsFreeCFI — Corporate Finance Institute (free intro courses)FreeCFA Institute — official CFA program info

How to find jobs

Search for:

"Financial Analyst" OR "Junior Analyst" OR "Investment Analyst"

Where to look:

LinkedIneFinancialCareersIndeedcompany career pages (banks, investment firms)

Application tip:

Mention specific Excel skills and any financial modeling projects — even personal ones — in your cover letter.

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