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Overview
Securities analysts research financial, legal and economic information to interpret prices, stability and investment trends for shares, bonds or other financial products.
In job descriptions, look for financial markets, securities, stock valuation, portfolio review, risk analysis, economic trends, investment recommendations, forecasts and client reports.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Securities analyst work turns financial, legal and economic information into investment evidence. The role studies securities, stock markets, prices, stability, portfolio risk and trends before writing recommendations or forecasts.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes financial markets, investment analysis, quantitative analysis, portfolio theory, financial products, risk analysis, collecting financial data, stock valuation, credit ratings, financial statements and client reporting.
Salary context
Salary context depends on asset coverage, research responsibility, forecast ownership, client exposure, portfolio impact, regulatory sensitivity, report quality and whether the analyst supports decisions or makes recommendations directly.
Career paths
Career paths can move from data collection and portfolio review into sector research, rating analysis, investment strategy, risk analysis, asset management support or senior analyst responsibility for securities coverage.
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Check which instruments and markets the vacancy names. Also check whether the work involves valuation models, investment recommendations, client presentations, portfolio monitoring or mainly background data gathering.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Financial Quantitative Analysts
13-2099.01
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Open in O*NETFinancial and Investment Analysts
13-2051.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
financial analyst (2413.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/076d23f3-a689-4f1a-8b55-ae870c9aaa85 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2413.1.4 |
| ISCO group | 2413 |
| Concept type | Occupation |