Analyst

• The core responsibility of an Investment Analyst is to conduct research and analyze data. They may assess the performance of stocks and bonds, analyze profit and loss sheets and companies' accounts, and make informed recommendations to their manager or team leader regarding financial directions. While they are not responsible for making the ultimate decision in investments they do conduct the research and provide the data that aids in the decision-making process. • Writing financial research summaries and compiling data into comprehensive reports are part of the Investment Analyst's job requirements. The reports often include a recommendation section that offers advice on which actions should be taken and which actions are to be avoided. Analyst. • Investment Analysts typically spend part of their day consulting with stockbrokers, stock market traders, fund managers and other business contacts to aid in their analyses. Keeping tabs on the financial markets' constantly changing patterns and trends requires Investment Analysts to be in close contact with these people on a day-to-day basis. They may speak directly with them, or may review reports and data they have compiled. Creating good relationships and partnerships are important to an analyst's success. Investment Analysts may also be required to throw together quick presentations to make their data easy to see and understand