Investment Analyst
Evaluates financial markets and companies to guide investment decisions.
Degree
Also known as
Equity AnalystBuy-Side AnalystSell-Side AnalystFinancial Research Analyst
Essential Skills
Financial statement analysis (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)Discounted cash flow (DCF) valuationIndustry and sector researchInvestment thesis development and presentationBloomberg and financial data platform proficiencyPortfolio risk and return analysis
Good to Have
ESG investment framework analysisDerivatives and options pricing
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