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Financial Analysts

Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.96)
  2. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.84)
  3. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.84)
  4. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.67)
  5. Follow through, get things done - People (4.60)
  6. Use my brain - Data (4.57)
  7. Research - Data (4.16)
  8. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.11)
  9. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.11)
  10. Imagine - Data (4.11)
  11. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  12. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.00)
  13. Listen - People (4.00)
  14. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.89)
  15. Coordinate - People (3.80)
  16. Advise - People (3.80)
  17. Speak - People (3.79)
  18. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  19. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  20. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.59)
  21. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Writing (3.88)
  3. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  4. Speaking (3.75)
  5. Active Listening (3.62)
  6. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  7. Mathematics (3.50)
  8. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (4.13)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Oral Expression (4.00)
  4. Written Expression (4.00)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.88)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  7. Near Vision (3.63)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.63)
  9. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  10. Number Facility (3.50)
  11. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.96)
  2. Stress Tolerance (4.66)
  3. Dependability (4.62)
  4. Persistence (4.60)
  5. Integrity (4.60)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.57)
  7. Analytical Thinking (4.57)
  8. Initiative (4.52)
  9. Achievement/Effort (4.24)
  10. Cooperation (4.09)
  11. Self Control (4.02)
  12. Leadership (3.89)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Analyzing Data or Information (4.84)
  2. Getting Information (4.74)
  3. Interacting With Computers (4.68)
  4. Processing Information (4.67)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.49)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (4.45)
  7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.42)
  8. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.39)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.37)
  10. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.36)
  11. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.16)
  12. Thinking Creatively (4.11)
  13. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.98)
  14. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.94)
  15. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.80)
  16. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.80)
  17. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.79)
  18. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.59)
  1. Analyze Market Conditions (4.84)
  2. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.84)
  3. Analyze Financial Data (4.84)
  4. Conduct Financial Investigations (4.84)
  5. Evaluate Degree Of Financial Risk (4.84)
  6. Perform General Financial Analysis (4.84)
  7. Analyze Social Or Economic Data (4.84)
  8. Identify Financial Risks To Company (4.84)
  9. Analyze Financial Information To Project Future Revenues Or Expense (4.84)
  10. Gather Relevant Financial Data (4.74)
  11. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.68)
  12. Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Financial Data (4.68)
  13. Compute Financial Data (4.67)
  14. Compile Data For Financial Reports (4.67)
  15. Use Statistical Cost Estimation Methods (4.36)
  16. Use Knowledge Of Economic Trends (4.36)
  17. Follow Tax Laws Or Regulations (4.36)
  18. Interpret Charts Or Tables For Social Or Economic Research (4.16)
  19. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (4.11)
  20. Advise Clients On Financial Matters (3.80)
  21. Make Presentations On Financial Matters (3.79)