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Overview
Investment analysts research companies, sectors, markets and economic developments so fund managers can make informed investment decisions.
In job descriptions, look for financial statements, stock valuation, market trends, portfolios, forecasting, quantitative analysis, financial products, data visualisation and investment recommendations.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Investment analyst work turns company accounts, market information and economic signals into research that fund managers can use. The work is evidence-heavy and often compares sectors, risks and portfolio fit.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes financial statements, stock valuation, market trend analysis, portfolio review, forecasting, business valuation techniques, quantitative analysis, sustainable finance and clear investment recommendations.
Salary context
Pay context is shaped by asset class, portfolio size, research responsibility, modelling depth, sector specialization, client exposure, reporting pressure and the analyst’s influence on investment decisions.
Career paths
Development can move toward senior analyst roles, portfolio management support, sector specialization, investment banking research, risk analysis, sustainable finance, client reporting or fund manager responsibilities.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names equities, funds, banking, infrastructure or energy, and whether it expects valuation models, financial reports, market notes, portfolio reviews or presentation of recommendations.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 3
Investment Fund Managers
11-3031.03
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETFinancial and Investment Analysts
13-2051.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETFinancial Quantitative Analysts
13-2099.01
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
financial analyst (2413.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b7f47c25-bdf3-42fa-a68e-ad32754b2dba |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2413.1.2 |
| ISCO group | 2413 |
| Concept type | Occupation |