Career guide
Financial Analyst
Work out what something is really worth.
What the work involves
Financial analysts build models, assess risk and advise on where money should go — inside a company, at a bank, or for an investment fund. The work is quantitative, deadline-driven and heavily judged on accuracy.
Skills it relies on
- Financial modelling
- Valuation
- Excel and data tools
- Risk assessment
- Report writing
Degrees that lead here
These are the subjects most commonly studied for this career. They are general guidance — always check what a specific course requires with the university itself.