Finance Analyst
Finance Analyst Job Description
Financial Analysts Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
Finance Analyst Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Finance Analyst is $54791 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $80114. The lowest salary reported was $36370. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Requirements
The secret to being a good financial analyst is having a keen mind for the markets. You need to be spot on about the research you do and the decisions your team makes. These decisions will impact how much you earn for your firm, and how successful they are in terms of quarterly and annual earnings. While there is no such thing as commission in the finance world, your eventual promotions and salary increases will depend heavily on how much of an asset you are.
How To Become a Finance Analyst
Getting into a financial analyst position is probably the hardest step in this field. You need to be an excellent student who has graduated from a top college. You need to come with a great resume, good recommendations, and something that stands out. This will make companies take you seriously. They want to see someone who can clearly work all hours, and someone who has a keen financial brain. If you think you possess these qualities, then you will do well as a financial analyst. Just remember, the first few years are the toughest. You will work longer hours, be expected to do more grunt work, and reap far less benefits. If you can survive this time, you are looking at a long and storied career in the financial world, with plenty of benefits.
Job Outlook
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 56% of Finance Analysts were males while 44% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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