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13-2051.00 - Financial and Investment Analysts


Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.


Key Facts
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Bright Outlook
Career Details
Green Job
Career Details
Current Employment
277,600
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Forecasted Employment
310,000
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Change in Employment
+32,300
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Change in Employment %
+11.7%
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Tasks
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Tasks
The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.
Generic
  • Advise clients on aspects of capitalization, such as amounts, sources, or timing.
  • Analyze financial or operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to identify or recommend remedies.
  • Assess companies as investments for clients by examining company facilities.
  • Collaborate on projects with other professionals, such as lawyers, accountants, or public relations experts.
  • Collaborate with investment bankers to attract new corporate clients.
  • Conduct financial analyses related to investments in green construction or green retrofitting projects.
  • Confer with clients to restructure debt, refinance debt, or raise new debt.
  • Create client presentations of plan details.
  • Determine the prices at which securities should be syndicated and offered to the public.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships.
  • Draw charts and graphs, using computer spreadsheets, to illustrate technical reports.
  • Employ financial models to develop solutions to financial problems or to assess the financial or capital impact of transactions.
  • Evaluate and compare the relative quality of various securities in a given industry.
  • Evaluate capital needs of clients and assess market conditions to inform structuring of financial packages.
  • Inform investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions.
  • Interpret data on price, yield, stability, future investment-risk trends, economic influences, and other factors affecting investment programs.
  • Monitor developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory.
  • Monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments by analyzing information from financial publications and services, investment banking firms, government agencies, trade publications, company sources, or personal interviews.
  • Perform securities valuation or pricing.
  • Prepare all materials for transactions or execution of deals.
  • Prepare plans of action for investment, using financial analyses.
  • Present oral or written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industries.
  • Purchase investments for companies in accordance with company policy.
  • Recommend investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff, or the public.
  • Specialize in green financial instruments, such as socially responsible mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETF) that are comprised of green companies.
  • Supervise, train, or mentor junior team members.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Knowledge
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Knowledge

The items listed below are organized into sections that contain knowledge useful for pursuing a career in this field. Each section also contains a "Percentage of Importance" statistic that shows how relevant an item is to the occupation.
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All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Tools
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Tools
The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Computer data input devices
  • Computer data input scanners
 Computers
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal computers
  • Tablet computers
 Duplicating machines
  • Laser facsimile machines
  • Photocopying equipment
 Personal communication devices
  • Multi-line telephone systems
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Technology
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Technology
The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Business function specific software
  • ADP Workforce NowHOT
  • Human resource management software HRMS
  • Ivorix Neurostrategy Finance
  • Marketo Marketing AutomationHOT
  • Matheny Pattern Forecaster Plus
  • Microsoft OfficeHOT
  • Microsoft ProjectHOT
  • Microsoft SharePointHOT
  • NeuroSolutions for MatLab
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHOT
 Finance accounting and enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Advanced Portfolio Technologies Report Builder
  • Advanced Portfolio Technologies Simulator
  • AnalyzerXL
  • Annuities analysis software
  • Aspen Graphics
  • BizBench
  • BizPricer
  • Bloomberg Professional
  • Business Forecast Systems Forecast Pro
  • DealMaven Comparable Company Valuation Analysis
  • DealMaven M&A Accretion/Dilution One-Pager
  • DealMaven Modeling ToolPack for Excel
  • Delphi Technology
  • Derivatives Imagine Trading System
  • Derivicom FinOptions XL
  • Economic forecasting software
  • Experian Credinomics
  • Express Business Valuations
  • Financial modeling software
  • FinEng Solutions PerfoRM
  • FinEng Solutions Quantis
  • Fractal pattern analysis software
  • Fund accounting software
  • Genetic algorithm optimization software
  • Harland Financial Solutions DecisionPro
  • I-flex Solutions Reveleus Investment Performance Measurement
  • Innova Financial Solutions Derivatives Expert
  • Intuit QuickBooksHOT
  • Leading Market Technologies EXPO
  • Longview Consolidation
  • Longview Performance Management Platform
  • Longview Solutions Khalix
  • Market forecast software
  • MergerStat Control Premiums
  • MergerStat Price to Earnings Ratios
  • Microsoft DynamicsHOT
  • Microsoft Dynamics GPHOT
  • MoneySoft Corporate Valuation
  • Monte Carlo simulation software
  • Montgomery Investment Technology Bonds XL
  • Montgomery Investment Technology Exotics XL
  • Montgomery Investment Technology FinTools
  • Montgomery Investment Technology Options XL
  • Montgomery Investment Technology QuoteTools
  • Montgomery Investment Technology Risk XL
  • Montgomery Investment Technology SigTools
  • Moody's KMV CreditEdge
  • Moody's RiskCalc
  • Moss Adams Profit Mentor
  • Mutual fund analysis software
  • NetSuite ERPHOT
  • NeuroSolutions Trading Solutions
  • OptionVue Options Analysis
  • Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
  • Oracle Fusion ApplicationsHOT
  • Oracle HyperionHOT
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOneHOT
  • Oracle PeopleSoftHOT
  • Oracle PeopleSoft FinancialsHOT
  • Palisade Bond @nalyst
  • Peer-to-Peer Financial Analysis
  • Pi Blue OptWorks Excel
  • Portfolio management software
  • Pricing software
  • Quantifying marketability discount QMD modeling software
  • RiskMetrics Group WealthBench
  • Sage 50 Accounting
  • SAPHOT
  • SAP Business ObjectsHOT
  • SAP BusinessObjects Data IntegratorHOT
  • Securities analysis software
  • Spreadware Business Financial Analysis
  • Spreadware Business Valuator
  • Spreadware Pro Forma
  • SSA Global Infinium Financial ManagementHOT
  • Steele Mutual Fund and Variable Annuity Expert
  • SunGard BancWare
  • SunGard Kiodex Risk Workbench
  • Tax software
  • TechHackers Convertible Bond @nalyst
  • TechHackers Credit @nalyst
  • TechHackers Exotic @nalyst
  • TechHackers Financial @nalyst
  • TechHackers IRO @nalyst
  • TechHackers MBS @nalyst
  • TechHackers Swap @nalyst
  • Tetrahex Fractal Finance
  • Tips Standard Securities Calculation Bond Analytics Module
  • Tips Standard Securities Calculation Mortgage-Backed Analytics Module
  • Trendsetter Software ProAnalyst
  • Unlimited Learning Resources Valusource Pro
  • ValuSource BIZCOMPS
  • Whitebirch Software Projected Financials
  • Wolfram Research Derivatives
  • Wolfram Research Mathematica Finance Essentials
  • Wolfram Research Mathematica UnRisk Pricing Engine
 Industry specific software
  • Analyse-it
  • Data visualization software
  • Decisioneering Crystal Ball
  • Genetic algorithm software
  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHOT
  • Keypoint DataDesk
  • Mathematical software
  • Neural network modeling software
  • Palisade Evolver
  • Palisade StatTools
  • Pattern recognition software
  • SASHOT
  • SAS JMP
  • StataCorp Stata
  • The MathWorks MATLABHOT
  • Ward Systems Group GeneHunter
  • Ward Systems Group NeuralShell Predictor
  • Wolfram Research Mathematica
 Data management and query software
  • Apache HiveHOT
  • Apache PigHOT
  • dailyVest Investment Personalization Platform
  • Data entry softwareHOT
  • FileMaker Pro
  • IBM Cognos ImpromptuHOT
  • IBM Lotus Approach
  • LexisNexis
  • Microsoft AccessHOT
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHOT
  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting ServicesHOT
  • MicroStrategyHOT
  • Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise EditionHOT
  • Oracle softwareHOT
  • Qlik Tech QlikViewHOT
  • Salesforce softwareHOT
  • SAP Crystal ReportsHOT
  • Structured query language SQLHOT
  • TableauHOT
  • Teradata DatabaseHOT
  • TradeTools Financial Market Databases
  • TradeTools Monthly U.S. Economic Database
  • Ward Systems Group NeuroShell Trader
  • YardiHOT
 Content authoring and editing software
  • Apple AppleWorks
  • Apple Keynote
  • Corel QuattroPro
  • DealMaven PresLink for PowerPoint and Word
  • Google DocsHOT
  • Google Slides
  • IBM Lotus 1-2-3
  • Microsoft ExcelHOT
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft PowerPointHOT
  • Microsoft VisioHOT
  • Microsoft WordHOT
  • Montgomery Investment Technology Utility XL
  • Report generation software
  • TickQuest NeoTicker
 Information exchange software
  • Email software
  • IBM NotesHOT
  • Microsoft ExchangeHOT
  • Microsoft OutlookHOT
 System management software
  • IBM Power Systems software
 Content management software
  • Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSS
 Development software
  • Microsoft Visual BasicHOT
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHOT
  • Perforce Helix software
  • RHOT
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Certifications
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Certifications
The certifications listed below are useful to pursue if you are interested in a career in this field.
 Specialty
 Advanced
 Product/Equipment
  • IBM Certified Advanced Deployment Professional Service Management Asset and Financial Management v2
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • Hyperion Financial Management 9.3 Administrator Certified Expert
    500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065800-833-3536

  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Financials Certified Expert Consultants Payables
    500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065800-833-3536

  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1 Receivables Essentials
    500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065800-833-3536

  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1 General Ledger Essentials
    500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065800-833-3536

  • Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1 Payables Essentials
    500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065800-833-3536

  • Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Financial Management Certified Implementation Specialist: Receivables
    500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065800-833-3536

  • PeopleSoft Enterprise Certified Expert 9 Financial Management, General Ledger Consultant
    500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065800-833-3536

  • JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9 Financial Management Certified Implementation Specialist
    500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065800-833-3536

  • Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 Financials
    One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399

  • Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0 Financials
    One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399

  • IBM Certified Designer - Cognos 10 BI Reports
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Designer - Cognos 10 BI Multidimensional Reports
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Developer - Cognos 10 BI OLAP Models
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Developer - Cognos 10 BI Scorecards
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Developer - Cognos Real-time Monitoring
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Solution Expert - Cognos BI
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Administrator - Cognos TM1 10.1
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Developer - Cognos 10 Controller
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Developer - Cognos Financial Statement Reporting
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Developer - Cognos TM1 10.1
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Solution Designer - Cognos 10 Planning
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Specialist - Cognos 8 Controller
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Specialist - Cognos TM1 10.1 Data Analysis
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Specialist - Cognos ICM Essentials
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Specialist - Cognos Disclosure Management
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Solution Expert - Cognos BI
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

 Core
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Licensing
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Licensing
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