Financial and Investment Analysts Career

*A job as a Financial and Investment Analysts falls under the broader career category of Financial Quantitative Analysts. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Financial Quantitative Analysts : Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments. Develop mathematical or statistical models for risk management, asset optimization, pricing, or relative value analysis.


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Financial Quantitative Analyst Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$89,650

Median Hourly Wage

$43.10*

Total Employed Nationally

122,730


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.