Investment Analyst
An investment analyst has three areas of responsibility: determine the value of the current investment, create advice reports, and research new investments. They typically have a university degree in finance, accounting, or related field, and can find employment opportunities in investment firms, large banks, and pension funds. The role of investment analyst is expected to have a lower than average growth in the next five to ten years, as the number of investment opportunities decreases.
People who enjoy working with numbers, are interested in finance, and have an analytical thought process find this type of work rewarding. The primary function of an investment analyst is to analyze market activity and advise the firm which action will produce the best yield and minimize the risk of loss. The investment market trades in a wide range of financial instruments, including a mix of short- and long-term bonds.
The primary role of the investment analyst is to determine the value of a wide range of investment instruments available for purchase, terms and conditions, ability to meet internal requirements, and compliance with the overall focus of the firm. Companies that trade in investment instruments are almost always financial and investment firms. Although the rate of return on these instruments can be quite high, few companies become involved in this as a side line to their primary business function, as the risk is also very high.
People who enjoy working with numbers, are interested in finance, and have an analytical thought process find this type of work rewarding. The primary function of an investment analyst is to analyze market activity and advise the firm which action will produce the best yield and minimize the risk of loss. The investment market trades in a wide range of financial instruments, including a mix of short- and long-term bonds.
The primary role of the investment analyst is to determine the value of a wide range of investment instruments available for purchase, terms and conditions, ability to meet internal requirements, and compliance with the overall focus of the firm. Companies that trade in investment instruments are almost always financial and investment firms. Although the rate of return on these instruments can be quite high, few companies become involved in this as a side line to their primary business function, as the risk is also very high.