Finance & Economics
Equity Research Analyst
Researches public companies and industries to produce investment recommendations for investors and fund managers.
Office BasedResearch HeavyAnalytical
Finance & Economics
Financial Analyst
Analyzes company and market financial data to support investment, budgeting, and business decisions.
Also known as: FA, Finance Analyst
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Builds financial models, analyzes company performance and industry trends, prepares reports and forecasts, and presents findings to help managers or clients make investment or budgeting decisions. Works with spreadsheets, financial statements, and market data on a daily basis.
Typical work environment
Office-based work in a corporate finance team, bank, or consulting firm, usually collaborating with senior analysts and reporting to a finance manager.
Typical entry point
Entry-level financial analyst or graduate trainee in a bank, corporate finance team, or financial services firm
Relevant subjects
Core
MathematicsEconomicsAccounting
Relevant interests
Core
FinanceInvesting / Trading
Also relevant
BusinessResearch
Useful skills
Excel· AdvancedData analysis· AdvancedAnalytical thinking· AdvancedCommunication· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—Commerce (B.Com/M.Com)Primary route
Bachelor's degree—EconomicsPrimary route
Master's degree—Business Administration (BBA/MBA)Common route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
Research-intensive
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
BankingInvestmentConsulting
Tags
Non-STEMAnalyticalOffice-based
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