Investment Analyst

As an investment analyst, you research companies, industries, and markets to figure out where money should be invested. You dig into financial statements, build models to estimate what a company is really worth, follow economic trends, and write reports recommending whether to buy, hold, or sell. Your analysis helps fund managers, advisors, and investors make smart decisions. Your days are heavy on reading, spreadsheets, and modeling, punctuated by meetings to present your findings and defend your recommendations. You work at investment firms, banks, and asset managers, often specializing in certain sectors.