Description
Financial analysts conduct economic research and elicit valuable analyses on financial matters such as profitability, liquidity, solvency, and asset management. They provide recommendations on financial matters for decision-making processes. Financial analysts work in both the public and the private sector.
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Theoretical Knowledge
asset managementinvestment bankingfinancial managementmicroeconomicsaccountingeconomicsbusiness analyticsfundamental analysisquantitative analysisstatisticsbusiness processesempirical analysismacroeconomicssustainable financegame theorygreen bondscost managementpublic offeringfinancial productsstock marketmanagement consultingtreasury management systemmergers and acquisitionsfinancial forecasting
Practical Skills
digital data processingconsider economic criteria in decision makingadvise on financial mattersperform business analysiscreate a financial reportinterpret financial statementsoffer financial servicesperform business researchuse business simulation toolsprepare financial projectionsanalyse financial performance of a companyanalyse financial riskdevelop transportation cost metricsmonitor stock marketprovide cost benefit analysis reportsdevelop investment portfolioassess financial viabilityensure compliance with disclosure criteria of accounting informationadvise on tax planningexplain financial jargonhandle mergers and acquisitionsmonitor loan portfoliocreate a financial plan