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Is being a financial analyst a good fit for you?

Studies money and investment information to guide decisions. Works out what a business or investment is worth.

What the work involves

  • Advises clients on how much money to raise, from where and when.
  • Studies struggling companies to find and suggest fixes.
  • Judges companies as investments by examining their facilities.
  • Works on projects with lawyers, accountants and publicity experts.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising, persuading and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousStrong. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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