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Career: Financial Analysts
Job Description
Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
95
|
Draw charts and graphs, using computer spreadsheets, to illustrate technical reports. |
77
|
Monitor developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory. |
74
|
Interpret data on price, yield, stability, future investment-risk trends, economic influences, and other factors affecting investment programs. |
72
|
Inform investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions. |
71
|
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. |
63
|
Prepare plans of action for investment, using financial analyses. |
48
|
Present oral or written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industries. |
38
|
Evaluate and compare the relative quality of various securities in a given industry. |
34
|
Recommend investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff, or the public. |
31
|
Contact brokers and purchase investments for companies, according to company policy. |
16
|
Collaborate with investment bankers to attract new corporate clients to securities firms. |
15
|
Determine the prices at which securities should be syndicated and offered to the public. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
84
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
84
|
Processing Information
|
82
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
79
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
79
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
77
|
Getting Information
|
76
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
74
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
72
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
70
|
Thinking Creatively
|
69
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
67
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
67
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
67
|
Interacting With Computers
|
66
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
65
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
62
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
61
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
60
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
57
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
56
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
51
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
50
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
50
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
49
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
47
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
46
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
45
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
45
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
39
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
35
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
34
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
33
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
26
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
24
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
20
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
20
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
17
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
12
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
5
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
5
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|