Common Financial Analyst Qualifications
Financial analyst qualifications typically include a Bachelor’s degree, plus a professional designation like the FMVA, or a Master’s degree like an MBA. Skills required usually include:
Evaluating investment opportunities and rates of return
Analyzing financial data and company performance
Preparing research reports and building forecasts
Making recommendations to improve business operations
Modeling capital expenditures (CapEx) and depreciation
Performing financial modeling and valuation work
Working with team members to prepare reports and forecasts
