Investment analysts evaluate financial information, research markets and companies, and help guide investment decisions. Their work can support asset managers, investment banks, private equity firms, hedge funds, corporations, and other financial organizations. Explore vetted Investment Analyst opportunities on Ladders, including jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and specialization, but often include analyzing company financial statements, building valuation and forecasting models, researching industries and markets, monitoring portfolio performance, and preparing recommendations for clients or investment teams. Analysts may focus on equities, fixed income, credit, alternative investments, or a particular sector.
Employers commonly seek strong quantitative, research, and communication skills, along with proficiency in financial modeling and tools such as Excel. Familiarity with accounting principles, valuation methods, and market data platforms can be valuable. Many positions require a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field; some favor advanced degrees or credentials such as the CFA charter, particularly for specialized or senior roles.
Investment analysts work across buy-side and sell-side organizations, as well as corporate finance and investment teams. With experience, professionals may advance into senior analyst, portfolio manager, research director, or investment strategy roles. Career progression depends on expertise, performance, and the requirements of each employer.
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare employers and responsibilities, and search for Investment Analyst positions that align with your experience and career goals. Job availability and compensation vary by employer, location, and level.
VP, Relationship Director and Investment Specialist
$150K - $180K *
Champion strategic relationships and investment expertise to drive growth with fee-based RIAs. Collaborate across teams to refine distribution strategies and enhance client engagement, ensuring Avanti...
2 weeks ago
Senior Pricing & Portfolio Analyst
$89K - $207K *
Join our team to lead pricing and monetization strategies for our software portfolio. You'll analyze market data, optimize pricing models, and collaborate across functions to drive revenue growth and...
2 weeks ago
Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
$86K - $138K *
Shape the future of financial planning and analysis by driving insights, enhancing reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making across multiple functions and geographies in a dynamic environmen...
2 weeks ago
Orion & Addepar Reporting Analyst
$90K - $110K *
Drive client success by supporting performance reporting systems, ensuring data accuracy, and facilitating new advisor integrations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Proactively enhance proc...
Reposted 2 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Empower operational excellence by supporting the Orion system for client performance reporting, driving accurate data integration, and enhancing advisor onboarding processes. Collaborate with teams to...
3 weeks ago
Investment Banking Associate, M&A
$175K - $225K *
Drive your career by assisting clients in capital raising and strategic advisory services. Leverage your investment banking expertise to enhance M&A execution, mentor analysts, and ensure compliance w...
1 week ago
Analyst, Corporate Banking - Industrials Portfolio Management
$100K - $110K *
Elevate your career by supporting credit underwriting and portfolio management for a dynamic Industrials portfolio. Collaborate with senior bankers, perform in-depth analysis, and contribute to key fi...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Investment Director - Family Office Solutions
$180K - $220K *
Inspire client success by advising UHNW families on complex investment strategies, fostering relationships, and driving growth through tailored solutions and collaborative teamwork. Lead a high-perfor...
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Quantitative Model Analyst - Treasury
$98K - $115K *
Unlock potential by developing advanced statistical models for balance sheet forecasting and interest rate risk analysis. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance financial decision-making through com...
4 days ago
$90K - $115K *
Join our dynamic finance team to drive month-end close processes, enhance financial reporting, and support cross-functional initiatives. Leverage your accounting expertise in a fast-paced environment...
6 days ago
Planning and Real Estate Analyst
$90K - $110K *
Join us to support real estate and asset management projects for public agencies. Collaborate with teams to conduct financial analyses, market research, and land use evaluations, delivering clear reco...
2 weeks ago
VP, Treasurers Office - Alternatives Oversight - Private Equity
$130K - $264K *
Transform the future of asset management by collaborating with teams to evaluate and oversee alternative products, ensuring compliance and operational readiness while enhancing business partner relati...
3 days ago
Acquisitions Analyst - Contour
$100K - $120K *
Analyze and underwrite investment opportunities, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate with teams to conduct market research, prepare financial models, and present findings to leadership...
4 days ago
Acquisitions Analyst - Contour
$100K - $120K *
Analyze and underwrite investment opportunities, collaborating with teams to drive decisions and enhance housing policies. Engage in market research and financial modeling to support acquisitions in a...
5 days ago
$100K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team as a Business Analyst, bridging technology and business strategy. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex requirements into actionable solutions, enhancing processes and...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $110K *
Transform business needs into actionable solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage your analytical skills to drive project success in a fast-paced software environment, ensuring...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $110K *
Transform business insights into actionable strategies as a Business Analyst. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive technology solutions, ensuring alignment between bu...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $110K *
Empower cross-functional teams by gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating them into actionable insights, and driving process improvements to enhance decision-making and project outc...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team as a Business Analyst, bridging technology and strategy. Leverage your analytical skills to gather requirements, improve processes, and support decision-making in a fast-paced soft...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $110K *
Empower business success by bridging needs and tech solutions. Collaborate with teams to transform complex requirements into actionable insights, driving product development and process improvements i...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $110K *
Unlock potential by analyzing complex business requirements in financial services. Collaborate with application and engineering teams, drive data analysis, and support stakeholders to achieve project...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$100K - $110K *
Shape the future of financial services by collaborating on analytical use cases and requirements. Lead discussions with stakeholders, document findings, and ensure technical alignment for successful p...
4 weeks ago
Manager, Investment Compliance
$100K - $120K *
Transform compliance processes by coding logic-based rules and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance investment management systems, ensuring accurate monitoring and efficient operations in a dyn...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Financial Planning and Investments Oversight Officer
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing high-net-worth client experiences through expert financial planning and investment oversight. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with fiduciary...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Accelerate progress at managing complex client relationships through effective account administration, issue resolution, and service enhancements. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless client serv...
1 week ago
What does an Investment Analyst do?
An Investment Analyst researches companies, markets, and financial instruments; evaluates financial data; builds models; and shares analysis to inform investment decisions.
What qualifications are typically required for Investment Analyst jobs?
Many roles seek a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related area, plus analytical, research, and financial modeling skills. Requirements vary, and some employers prefer advanced degrees or credentials such as the CFA charter.
Where do Investment Analysts work?
Investment Analysts may work for asset managers, investment banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, research providers, corporations, and other financial organizations.
What skills are important for Investment Analysts?
Commonly valued skills include financial statement analysis, valuation, forecasting, spreadsheet modeling, market research, attention to detail, and clear communication.
Do Investment Analyst jobs on Ladders pay $100,000 or more?
Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation varies by position, employer, location, and experience, so review each listing for details.