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Investment Analyst

Banking & Finance

  • Average Salary

    RM2500 - RM 5000

  • Career Trends

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  • Compability

What is Investment Analyst?

An investment analyst conducts in-depth analysis and research on company performance and market conditions. This information is used by investment fund managers, traders and stock brokers to make decisions about investment. The information provided by the Investment Analyst is very useful in ensuring appropriate, accurate and managed investment opportunities. Investment analysts can work in an investment management company (Fund Management), a brokerage firm (Brokerage Firm) or bank (Investment Banking), where their research is needed by investment managers or clients who want to make their own investment decisions.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2500 - RM 5000

Example of a Job Position

Investment Analyst
Investment manager
Investment Consultant

Task

? Make the best investment decisions for the benefit of customers ? Create and maintain records and working papers in the framework of making investment decisions ? Analyzing the performance of investment products periodically ? Ensuring conformity between investment decisions taken with established investment policies and strategies ? Ensure that every investment decision taken is made on rational consideration and supported by sufficient research results ? Implement the principle of prudence and risk management

Knowledge

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination between people and resources.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Economics and Accounting

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, financial markets, banking, and financial data analysis and reports.

Sales and Marketing

Knowledge of the principles and methods to show, promote, and sell products or services. Includes marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstrations, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Skills

Monitor

Monitor / assess the performance of themselves, other individuals, and organizations to develop or take corrective actions.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Consideration and Decision Making

Consider the shortcomings and advantages of potential action choices to choose the most appropriate action.

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Negotiation

Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Capability

  • 1

    Information Arrangement - The ability to arrange various things and actions in a certain sequence or pattern according to the rules specified (for example: number patterns, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

  • 2

    Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed

  • 3

    Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing

  • 4

    Ability To Count - The ability to do added, less, times, divide quickly and precisely.

  • 5

    Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

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