financial analyst

Description

Financial analysts conduct economic research and elicit valuable analyses on financial matters such as profitability, liquidity, solvency, and asset management. They provide recommendations on financial matters for decision-making processes. Financial analysts work in both the public and the private sector.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quantitative analysis business processes business analytics fundamental analysis accounting asset management statistics financial management investment banking macroeconomics economics microeconomics empirical analysis

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

treasury management system financial products game theory cost management public offering management consulting green bonds stock market financial forecasting mergers and acquisitions sustainable finance

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

create a financial report use business simulation tools offer financial services advise on financial matters prepare financial projections digital data processing perform business research consider economic criteria in decision making interpret financial statements perform business analysis

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor loan portfolio analyse financial risk ensure compliance with disclosure criteria of accounting information develop transportation cost metrics create a financial plan provide cost benefit analysis reports explain financial jargon advise on tax planning develop investment portfolio handle mergers and acquisitions analyse financial performance of a company assess financial viability monitor stock market