What is a Financial Analyst vs Credit Analyst?
A Financial Analyst prepares an analysis on a wide range of activities such as budgeting, forecasting, investing, valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and more, while a Credit Analyst exclusively analyzes debt (credit) opportunities. Put another way, Financial Analyst is a broader title and encompasses all types of financial analysis, while Credit Analyst is a very specific title that relates only to debt/credit jobs. To learn more about the differences between a Financial Analyst vs Credit Analyst, see CFI’s career guides.