How to land your next role as a Finance Analyst
WANT a job where you’re in the money? Then cash in as a Finance Analyst.
With an average salary of £50,000 and many roles paying in excess of £70,000 plus a bonus, you’ll be counting numbers in your own bank account as well as for work.
Here are the three top Finance Analyst jobs on Sun Jobs this week:
Need to know more to boost your chances of landing that job? Here’s all your insider info.
What is a finance analyst?
Put simply, the job involves examining financial and business data to help companies make the best investment decisions based on your forecast.
With the world being so volatile right now, analysts are in strong demand to help organisations make savvier decisions.
Most analysts have in-depth knowledge of particular markets or industries, meaning they are experts in their field and can see economic trends earlier than anyone else.
The role involves analysing these economic trends, other financial information and business news. There are two main types of finance analysts.
Buy-side analysts work for insurance companies or hedge funds or to assist firms with their investment strategies, while Sell-side analysts advise financial service sales agents who issue, sell or trade investments such as stocks and bonds.
Where do finance analysts work?
Anywhere changing economic trends matter.
There are roles for finance analysts at financial institutions like banks, investment firms and pension funds, and some big businesses also hire internal finance analysts to monitor their investment strategies.
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What skills will I need to become a finance analyst?
As the job title suggests, you will need to have outstanding analytical skills and the ability to read, process and understand large amounts of data from different sources.
However, this needs to be combined with commercial acumen and logic to make successful forecasts, plus strong communication skills to present your predictions.
Finally, you’ll need to be adept at using software packages such as Excel.
Got the lot? Then it could be the job for you.
What qualifications do finance analysts need?
Most recruiters will expect you to have a degree, ideally in a related subject such as economics, maths, statistics or accounting.
Gaining an MBA definitely helps you stand out from other applicants and if you are serious about advancing your career, consider taking the CFA charter for senior-level positions.
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