Financial analyst

A financial analyst (or securities analyst, research analyst, equity analyst) works with financial analysis. In the US, financial analysts are sometimes referred to as Wall Street analysts, just as financial services firms in that country are sometimes referred to as Wall Street firms. Equity is a financial security used for financing business. It differs from debt in that it pays no set interest. It is a claim on future earnings.

Education

It is often required for analysts to earn an MBA or a professional qualification such as Chartered Financial Analyst designation (CFA) to advance beyond a certain level within a firm.

Related Topics:
MBA - Chartered Financial Analyst

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