241301 - Investment analyst

Investment analysts monitor and conduct market research in various fields, prepare recommendations for fund managers. Specialize in trade, infrastructure, energy, banking, and financial services. Systematize financial and economic information, analyze how this information affects political and economic changes that impact financial markets, companies' financial results, and decision-making. Provide future forecasts.

Main activities

* collect information about securities, market conditions, government regulations, and client or company financial position, goals, and needs; consult on investment matters;
* monitor and analyze securities market and its trends, prepare investment strategies;
* review and analyze project financial information and requirements, determine project benefits and costs;
* analyze information and data, trends, assess potential benefits and financial risks;
* evaluate client's financial goals and advise on possible financial investments, monitor securities market.

Characteristic competences

* obtain financial information;
* monitor, analyze securities market;
* assess financial outlook;
* provide future forecasts;
* consult on investment matters.