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Studies companies to work out how healthy they are and what they might be worth.
Day to day
Reading company reports, building spreadsheets to estimate future profits, and writing up conclusions for the people who make investment decisions.
Common path
Usually a degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field. Some analysts later earn the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) credential.
Topics you'd use
Helps people plan their money: saving, investing, and preparing for big goals like buying a home or retiring.
Day to day
Talking with clients about their goals and how much risk they're comfortable with, then building and reviewing a plan that fits.
Common path
Often a degree plus licenses required to give financial advice. In the U.S., many planners earn the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) credential.
Records and checks a company's financial numbers, the same numbers investors rely on in earnings reports.
Day to day
Preparing financial statements, making sure the numbers follow the rules, and helping businesses understand where their money is going.
Common path
A degree in accounting. In the U.S., many accountants become a CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
Topics you'd use
Decides what a fund buys and sells, such as a mutual fund, pension fund, or ETF.
Day to day
Weighing research from analysts, balancing risk across many investments, and explaining performance to the fund's investors.
Common path
Typically years of experience as an analyst first. Many hold the CFA credential or an advanced degree.
Topics you'd use
Studies the big picture: inflation, jobs, interest rates, and how they affect everyone.
Day to day
Analyzing economic data, forecasting where the economy is heading, and advising governments, central banks, or companies.
Common path
A degree in economics. Many economist roles, especially in research, require a master's or PhD.
Topics you'd use
Helps companies raise money, for example by selling shares to the public for the first time, and advises on buying or merging with other companies.
Day to day
Building financial models, preparing presentations for clients, and working out what a company or deal is worth.
Common path
Usually a degree in finance, economics, or a related field, often followed by internships at a bank.
Topics you'd use
Builds the apps and systems people use to bank, invest, and pay. StockWise itself is a small example of fintech.
Day to day
Writing and testing code, working with market data, and making financial tools that are safe and easy to use.
Common path
A computer science degree or equivalent coding experience. Understanding the finance behind the product is a real advantage.
Topics you'd use