Equity Analyst

An Equity Analyst has a similar job to that of a financial analyst. These types of analysts fall into the finance department in a business or organisation. An Equity Analyst mainly focuses on a company's stock and is known for giving investment advice. If this is a position you are interested in pursuing, see more about this position below.

What is a Equity Analyst?

An equity analyst is responsible for financial modelling and financial analysis in a business. They create research, projections and recommendations regarding an organisation and their company stocks. An equity analyst’s main job is to provide, buy, sell or hold recommendations.

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Equity Analyst Job Description

Equity Analyst Job Overview

An equity analyst’s job is to analyse an organisation based on its fundamentals and therefore determine what the company is worth. The job includes conversing with company management, industry experts, competitors, and investors. These analysts use their expertise in stocks to give financial guidance to individual brokers and investors to make the right decision when it comes to investment opportunities.

Responsibilities of a Equity Analyst

Analysing company financial reports
Producing financial models
Provide direction and advice on equities to buy, sell and hold
Stay informed about recent industry news
Preparing internal and external investment reports
Tracking industry and market trends as well as investment opportunities

Equity Analyst Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a similar field
A minimum of 3 years' experience as an equity analyst in a related industry
Expert knowledge of industry-related securities, including stocks and bonds
Preferably CFA or related experience or studying towards the designation

Skills

Excellent communications skills
Analytical thinking skills
Problem-solving skills
Quantitative skills
Love for the market
Advice giving skills

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