Financial Analyst Jobs
Succeeding in the finance industry requires quick and decisive interpretations of market data, and people in financial analyst jobs are the ones who make this happen. Some specific financial analyst jobs include risk managers, who calculate probabilities of failure or default on potentially volatile financial products, senior financial analysts, who direct teams of financial analysts and work with finance managers to guide investment policies, and quantitative analysts, who develop sophisticated statistical models of specific market areas in order to generate performance predictions and investment strategies.
Financial analyst jobs typically require a strong background in finance, statistics, and mathematical modeling. Financial analyst jobs generally involve working with statistical analysis software and computer-based spreadsheets to interpret data and generate financial models, which are then used to construct detailed investment plans and market forecasts.
Financial analysts usually work for investment banking firms, fund management companies, or brokerage firms, and are generally found in office environments working closely with fund managers, traders, and other finance professionals. Financial analyst jobs are generally available in or around major metropolitan areas, in close proximity to financial product exchanges and major banking centers. Some financial analysts are self-employed and may work remotely on a consultant basis, while others may work for financial analysis firms providing outsources analysis services to other companies.
Latest Financial Analyst Jobs Listings
| Position | Company | Location | Posted |
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| Senior Analyst - Canada - ACAS w/ 4+ years exp - Reserving & Financial Reporting Role (#35028) | D.W. Simpson Global Actuarial Recruitment | Other / Non-US | 02/05/2012 |
| Actuarial Jobs - D.W. SimpsonSenior Actuarial Analyst, Canada: Canadian Property and Casualty firm seeks ACAS for a Reserving ... More | |||
| Director of Financial Aid | Lock Haven University of PA | Lock Haven, Pennsylvania US | 02/05/2012 |
| Manage the Office of Student Financial Services, which has responsibility for all aspects of student financial aid awarding and administering, to provide outstanding customer service to current and prospective students at the main campus, the Clearfield campus, and the locations in Harrisburg ... More | |||
| Director Finance & Business Planning | Confidential | Long Island, New York US | 02/05/2012 |
| BASIC FUNCTION The Director, Business Planning will provide direct support to the VP, Business Aviation, in efforts to achieve group financial and performance objectives and will also support the entire management team with all analytics necessary to measure and project key performance ... More | |||
| CRM Implementation Project Managers | Resources Global Professionals | Cincinnati, Ohio US | 02/04/2012 |
| Turn experience into opportunity. Leverage your accomplishments to get the kind of employment youve always wanted: a self-directed career with work/life balance, world class clients and high-level initiatives all with the collaboration and support of a global community of seasoned professionals. ... More | |||
| Supervisory Pharmacist (Assistant Chief) | Department Of Veterans Affairs | Philadelphia Metro Area, Pennsylvania US | 02/04/2012 |
| Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have ?state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary ... More | |||
| Staff Accountant | The McIntyre Group | New Haven, Connecticut US | 02/03/2012 |
| Staff Accountant Summary: Greater Shelton area company is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to become a crucial part of the overall functions of a growing organization. Responsibilities: Prepare and ... More | |||
| Senior Vice President, Head of Insurance Solutions/Retirement Solutions (IS/RS) Financial Management | Lincoln Financial Group | Radnor, Pennsylvania US | 02/03/2012 |
| The Senior Vice President, Head of Insurance Solutions/Retirement Solutions (IS/RS) Financial Management is a high profile role that will provide executive leadership and strategy to the IS/RS financial organization. IS/RS business includes the following areas: Life Solutions, Annuity Solutions, ... More | |||
| Audit Manager | CHAN Healthcare Auditors | Menasha, Wisconsin US | 02/03/2012 |
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| Sr. Financial Cost Analyst | JobServe USA | Washington, Dist. Columbia US | 02/03/2012 |
| Ensures that group analysts are working in concert to automate complex business practices within the timeframe specified by the customer, and all of the requirements are met. Assesses products and procedures for compliance with government standards, accounting principles, and multi-tiered system ... More | |||
| Financial Accounting Professor | University of West Florida | Pensacola, Florida US | 02/03/2012 |
| ACCOUNTING FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA Position description Applications are invited for a tenure track ... More | |||
| CONTROLLER WESTERN (16692) | STERN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | WESTERN US | 02/03/2012 |
| Develops, implements and directs the accounting functions of CPMC, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, budgeting, month-end and year-end close and financial analysis and reporting. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. ... More | |||
| Student Financial Systems Coordinator | College of Lake County | Grayslake, Illinois US | 02/03/2012 |
| The Student Financial Systems Coordinator functions as a liaison with the Information Technology Services department. You will provide technical support for ... More | |||
