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Financial and investment analysts

(NOC 1112)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$79,149
Typical Education Background
Degree
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
1,550

Career Overview

Financial and investment analysts:

  • Collect and analyze financial information so as to provide financial and investment or financing advice for their company or their company's clients
  • Cover areas such as takeover bids, private placements, mergers or acquisitions
  • Work for a wide range of establishments throughout the private and public sector, such as banks, brokerage houses, insurance companies, investment companies, manufacturing firms, trust companies, utility companies and underwriting firms

 

Duties

Financial analysts:

  • Evaluate financial risk, prepare financial forecasts, approaches and other documents concerning capital management, and write reports and recommendations
  • Plan short and long-term cash flows and assess financial performance
  • Evaluate investment projects
  • Advise on and participate in the financial aspects of contracts and calls for tender
  • Follow up on financing projects with financial backers
  • Develop, put into use and use tools for managing and evaluating financial record
  • Prepare a regular risk profile for debt records
  • Assist in preparing operating and investment budgets

Investment analysts:

  • Collect financial and investment information about companies, stocks, bonds and other investments using daily stock and bond reports, economic forecasts, trading volumes, financial periodicals, securities manuals, company financial statements and other financial reports and publications
  • Examine and evaluate financial and investment information collected, including profiles of companies, stock and bond prices, yields and future trends and other investment information
  • Provide investment advice and recommendations to clients, senior company officials, pension fund managers, securities agents and associates
  • Prepare company, industry and economic outlooks, analytical reports, briefing notes and correspondence

 

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$79,149

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$61.54/hr
Median$37.95/hr
Low$26.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

3,800

% Employed Full Time

68%
Source: 2016 Census

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.

Career Pathways

Promotion to management positions, such as securities manager, is possible with experience.

Occupational Interests

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For more about occupational interests visit Skills for the Future Workforce > Characteristics.

Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Conventional
Conventional
Enterprising
Enterprising

Job Titles

Adviser, corporate investment
Analyst, financial
Analyst, investment / planning / regional
Bond analyst
Consultant, financial analysis
Manager, portfolio
Mutual fund analyst
Senior investment

Education, Training and Skills

  • A bachelor's degree in commerce, business administration or economics
    and
    On-the-job training and industry courses and programs are usually required.
  • A master's degree in business administration (MBA) (concentration in finance) or in finance may be required.
  • The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, available through a program conducted by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts in the United States, may be required by some employers.

Workers who are certified for an occupation by a regulator elsewhere in Canada can apply for the same certification from the regulator in B.C. Under the terms of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), most applicants who are transferring their credentials from elsewhere in Canada will not be required to complete additional training or testing. However, the B.C. regulator may ask applicants to provide further information such as a letter of good standing, references, or criminal record check.

For those who trained outside of Canada and never received certification from any Canadian jurisdiction, a full assessment is likely needed. Most occupational regulators have a process for assessment and recognize internationally trained applicants.

For information about labour mobility in Canada, visit www.workersmobility.ca.

View a list of Professional Regulatory Authorities in B.C.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Finance
  • Economics (Arts)
  • Economics (Science)
  • Economics
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

77%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

73%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

71%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

68%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

67%
Judgment and Decision-Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

66%
Numeracy

Using mathematics to solve problems.

66%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

65%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

63%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

56%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

3,800
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

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Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
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Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo N/A 0.3%
Kootenay 20 0.9%
Mainland/Southwest 3,470 76.1%
North Coast and Nechako 30 0.3%
Northeast 30 0.5%
Thompson-Okanagan 270 4.0%
Vancouver Island/Coast 850 17.9%
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)

1,550
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2022-2032)

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Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
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Vancouver Island/Coast
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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo N/A N/A
Kootenay 0 0.0%
Mainland/Southwest 1,110 0.9%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 0 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 90 0.7%
Vancouver Island/Coast 320 0.9%
N/A: Data is not available for this region.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.

Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2022-2032)
Finance, insurance and real estate50,900
Public Administration49,200
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services148,000
Manufacturing49,200
Educational Services64,500
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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