Job description

Within investment banking, the job of an Analyst is to research and study relevant information with the aim of offering considered advice on the value of a company, product, investment or market.

Analysts are experts in their chosen sector and provide valuable opinion and advice for companies or individuals who wish to consolidate and strengthen their financial positions. Analysts rely upon the quality of their information and research and must therefore maintain a significant network of business contacts and sources.

Typical tasks include:

• Maintaining an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant financial sectors.
• Compiling detailed business and performance models for investments/financial sectors.
• Analysing and summarising complex data and issuing advice reports and risk assessments.
• Working closely with colleagues or clients to optimise investments and financial performance.
• Assisting/advising on business strategy.

Qualifications

Some Analysts are fully qualified accountants and many Analysts are graduates in relevant fields.

Salary Snapshot

Recent salaries advertised on TopFinancialJobs (January 2010) include:

• £70-80,000 per annum for an Investment Analyst working in the City of London.
• £70-120,000 per annum for an Emerging Markets Equity Analyst focusing on the Middle East and North Africa (mining, chemicals and utilities sectors) based in the City of London.
• £25-30 per hour for a temporary Investment Risk Analyst working for a global financial company in the City of London.
• £500-600 per day for a qualified (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) temporary Liquidity Analyst working in the City of London.

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