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FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT ANALYSTS
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Occupation Description:
 
  Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses. Excludes “Budget Analysts” (13-2031), “Financial Risk Specialists” (13-2054), and “Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents” (41-3031).
 
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Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Advise clients on aspects of capitalization, such as amounts, sources, or timing.
  • Analyze financial or operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to identify or recommend remedies.
  • Assess companies as investments for clients by examining company facilities.
  • Collaborate on projects with other professionals, such as lawyers, accountants, or public relations experts.
  • Collaborate with investment bankers to attract new corporate clients.
  • Conduct financial analyses related to investments in green construction or green retrofitting projects.
  • Confer with clients to restructure debt, refinance debt, or raise new debt.
 
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Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide $119,906.00 $57.65 $35.89 $39.65 - $66.57
Bridgeport/Stamford $145,698.00 $70.05 $41.39 $47.81 - $84.84
Danbury $103,087.00 $49.57 $34.31 $38.03 - $55.27
Hartford $103,302.00 $49.67 $34.71 $38.17 - $55.05
New Haven $96,818.00 $46.54 $34.46 $38.43 - $51.35
New London/Norwich $121,309.00 $58.32 $31.11 $34.06 - $65.58
Waterbury $109,878.00 $52.82 $31.91 $35.42 - $63.67
Torrington $91,338.00 $43.91 $31.18 $38.49 - $47.38
      
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Occupation Outlook:
 
 
Region Employment Average Annual Growth Rate Average Annual Job Openings
2022 2032
State of Connecticut 6,230 6,510 0% 427
 
 
Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.
Key:
  N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821
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