Career Research Presentation: Financial Analyst

Task and responsibilities: Provide analysis and guidance to businesses and individuals. Asses the economic performance of companies and industries for firms and institutions with money to invest. Read and analyze company financial statements in order to determine a company's value and to project its future earnings. Measure financial risk.

Skills and Educational background: Good organizational, and communication skills. Analytical and problem-solving skills Mathematical and computer skills. Self-confidence, maturity and the ability to work independently. Classes in statistics, accounting, business,economics, computer, English composition, and public speaking.

Employment and median salary: AreaEmployment Hourly Median Salary Annual Median Salary National New York State NY Metropolitan Division

Growth potential: Senior financial analyst Portfolio manager Fund manager

How do I look as a candidate? Improved interpersonal skills. Expanded analytical and computer skills. Focused work experience. Increased educational background. Adopted a feeling of self-confidence and strong eagerness.

My Personality traits Myers-Brigs Personality Type Indicator Holland's Personality Type Indicator Dr. Phil’s Personality Type Indicator (INTJ)IntrovertIntuitiveThinkingJudging(ESC)EnterprisingConventionalSocial The Loyal Friend

Professional organizations and type of internships recommended: Banks, investment companies, life insurers, public accounting firms, credit rating agencies, and securities firms. Finance internships may be paid or unpaid, for credit or not-for-credit. Finance interns will be able to recognize and define or illustrate the various financial terms within the industry by having a close contact with the business environment and by being exposed to different business scenarios.

Advantages and Disadvantages of working in this career field: Advantages: The chance to meet new peopleThe chance to meet new people The wide range of related occupationsThe wide range of related occupations The salary and potential for professional growthThe salary and potential for professional growthDisadvantages: The long work hoursThe long work hours The huge amount of pressure and stressThe huge amount of pressure and stress

The Short and Long-term market trends: American banking entities are going global and growing internationally. In the long term, As more members of the large baby boom generation are about to retire, the need for retirement planning, investment options, and wealth administration will experience an impressive growth over the next several decades.

Why did I choose this career? This field will provide me with the necessary skills to become a successful individual, personally and professionally speaking. This field will offer me the intense competition that I feel comfortable with. This career choice will provide with the chance to gain knowledge in any other career field. I chose this career because I believe in myself, my abilities and my potential as a financial professional.