Financial Analysts

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 52,540 - 167,420; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Financial Analyst to conduct quantitative analyses affecting investment strategies of public or private institutions. Responsibilities include determining security prices, assessing financial viability of energy projects, and purchasing investments. Key skills required include critical thinking, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience with various data analysis tools. The average salary for this role is between $52,540 and $167,420 annually, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Conduct quantitative analyses affecting investment programs.
• Monitor financial viability of energy systems.
• Forecast or analyze financial costs due to environmental factors.

Responsibilities

• Determine prices for securities offerings.
• Purchase investments according to company policy.
• Monitor developments in finance, economics, and technology.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Mathematics

Speaking

Writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Data visualization software

Structured Query Language (SQL)

SAS

The MathWorks MATLAB

Job description

Financial Analyst

Occupation Description: Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.

A Day in the Life of a Financial Analyst

• Determine the prices at which securities should be syndicated and offered to the public.
• Determine the financial viability of alternative energy generation or fuel production systems based on power source or feedstock quality, financing costs, potential revenue, and total project costs.
• 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.
• Forecast or analyze financial costs associated with climate change or other environmental factors, such as clean water supply and demand.
• Purchase investments for companies in accordance with company policy.
• Monitor developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what others are saying, asking appropriate questions, and not interrupting inappropriately.
• Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the audience.

Common Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Data entry software
• SAP
• Data visualization software
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Visio
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• SAS
• Microsoft Dynamics
• IBM Notes
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• Google Docs
• FileMaker Pro

Salary Information (United States)

The average yearly salary for a Financial Analyst ranges between $52,540 and $167,420. Highest salaries are commonly found in New York, California, and New Jersey.