How do i become a financial analyst? What is a financial analyst?

Also what is the estimated salary for a financial analyst? What education and or degree would i need to become one?|||The financial analyst role is a broad one. Most specialize in just one area. There is asset valuation, financial reporting, pricing products and services, revenue, being a business partner/liaison. Most financial analysts do the latter and assist with business decisions or interpret a company's financial results by comparing it to previous months', quarters'. and years' returns.





To become a financial analyst you should get an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or business administration. Entry level salaries range from $40k to $55k (USD) for most roles but can be significantly higher in the more competitive fields of invenstment banking, asset valuation, and financial and/or managment consulting. The time commitment is higher with these positions but are often seen as stepping stones to getting into $100k+ careers later.





Also, because of the broad and in-depth business knowledge one gets as a financial analyst, the experience can serve as a gateway to leadership positions in operations, sales, and even marketing and IT. People interested in advancing in finance should consider and Master's of Business Administration (MBA) degree, CFA certification, and to a lesser extent CPA certification.