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Financial & Investment Analysts

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NOC 2021: 11101 / NOC 2016: 1112

Job Description

Financial and investment analysts: collect and analyze financial information so as to provide financial and investment or financing advice for their company or their company’s clients.

Working as a Financial Analyst you:

  • evaluate financial risk, prepare financial forecasts concerning capital management, and write reports and recommendations
  • evaluate investment projects
  • advise on and participate in the financial aspects of contracts and calls for tender
  • act as liaison between company and investors
  • prepare a regular risk profile for debt records
  • assist in preparing operating and investment budgets

As an Investment Analyst you:

  • collect and analyze financial and investment information about companies, stocks, bonds, and other investments using economic forecasts and other financial reports and publications
  • provide investment advice and recommendations to clients, senior company officials, pension fund managers, securities agents and associates
  • prepare company, industry, and economic outlook reports

Source: WorkBC Career Profile for Financial & Investment Analysts