ISCO Specialization 2413.1.5 Securities Analyst
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Securities Analyst: Securities analysts perform research activities to gather and analyse financial, legal and economic information. They interpret data on the price, stability and future investment trends in a certain economic area and make recommendations and forecasts to business clients.
Essential Skills
- Advise On Investment
- Actuarial Science
- Economics
- Develop Investment Portfolio
- Analyse Market Financial Trends
- Consult Information Sources
- Review Investment Portfolios
- Financial Products
- Investment Analysis
- Stock Market
- Obtain Financial Information
- Securities
- Modern Portfolio Theory
- Financial Markets
- Monitor Stock Market
- Collect Financial Data
- Analyse Economic Trends
- Analyse Financial Risk
Optional Skills
- International Financial Reporting Standards
- Liaise With Managers
- Perform Stock Valuation
- Banking Activities
- Financial Statements
- Consult Credit Score
- Commercial Law
- Examine Credit Ratings
- Interpret Financial Statements
- Communicate With Banking Professionals
- Liaise With Board Members
- Advise On Financial Matters
- Create A Financial Plan
- Forecast Economic Trends
- Statistics
- Handle Financial Transactions
- Present Reports
- Provide Cost Benefit Analysis Reports
Alternative Names
- Bonds Analyst
- Securities Research Analyst
- Rating Analyst
- Corporate Securities Research Analyst
- Shares Analyst
- Stock Analyst
- Securities Research Director
