Oh my word, this is the BEST video I've ever watched on TH-cam. People are usually so vague about what they do and you were the direct opposite. Thank you so much😊, it was very helpful even for me and I'm all the way in South Africa🇿🇦
Really appreciated this. I’m doing a bachelors in financial economics and am trying to figure out what exactly I want to do long term, but your content has been really insightful. Keep it up man 👍🏼
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Thanks mate!! Please we are ready for more videos!! I'm just starting my career as a financial analyst and this content is very valuable because it's about what you really do and no only theory as it is sometimes in the university
Thank you so much Ricardo for this video. A lot of people in general dont know what to expect when it comes to careers and jobs. Appreciate you sharing with us what to expect!
Did college actually prepare you for your job as a financial analyst or we're you learning everything you needed to know during the job training and how fast did you adapt?
Be sure to watch out for upcoming videos on this topic. A quick answer to your question: yes, college prepared me for some things and helped with landing the job.. The rest, I’ll talk about in videos to come (it’s a lot to cover thru text).
I liked how you explained your daily routine as Finance analyst. I’m currently pursuing a Finance degree and I need more exposure to understand what I will be learning from this degree. I’m taking ACC 232, statistics, Econ and other general courses and I’m still somewhat confuse.
Thanks a lot, I've just graduated in Finance for a month but most of finance jobs require experience and at least 2 years of work experience for analyst position. So that now I'm working as cost accountant to gain more experience and understanding corporate finance activities, hope that it would benefit my long time goal to become a financial analyst. Thank you again🙏
You’re well on your way. However, don’t let that time frame of 2 years stop you from applying. Apply anyways, sometimes they’ll make an exception on the “requirements” in the job posting. Especially if you do well in the interview!
Thank you so much for this video. I’m about to be a senior and I’m a finance major. There’s been so many times during the last year I’ve thought about changing my Major because I’m not the best student😭 but I try. Your explanation of this job makes me less nervous. Also: can you do an interview on what your interview process like to get this job?
It’s well worth doing the double major. I was a double major as well in Finance and Accounting. I must say it helped me greatly and I must say NETWORKING is what really get your recognized!! Keep striving and you’ll be in a great role soon.
@@chosenone2414 Couldn’t agree more! I got a job as a stockbroker at a brokerage firm and I think that will definitely help in some ways as it will be my first finance job.
@@kraljict oh you’re on a great track for sure! Do you plan on getting your masters or MBA after your undergrad? I’m doing a fast track MBA with a concentration in Finance to receive my MBA in 10 months. Since I don’t have a desire for my CFA anymore.
@@chosenone2414 I don’t plan on pursuing an MBA anytime soon. I probably will pursue my CPA but that will be on the dime of which ever company I work for. Personally, I think it’s better to get work experience first before getting your MBA. They seem so water downed now a days.
Hey Ricardo, thank you for sharing this video with us. I recently graduated with Mathematics major and finance minor. I am applying for any jobs in financial services and after watching this video, it made me find positions as credit analyst. My questions are; what are some challenging you face as credit analyst and also do you get to use vlookout or pivot tables? Thank you
Vlookup and pivot tables were rare, but I think in bigger banks, definitely useful. A credit analyst in a credit union or small bank won’t typically have the need for that type of analysis.
Great video! providing definitions for terms is perfect, but the sounds are not good, because when I'm using my headphones, the effect sounds are a bit annoying. Overall, the video is perfect! I'm a BA student and my major is management with finance. In which industry would you recommend me to start my career? Thank you for your response!
Thanks for the feedback. Id definitely recommend doing what you enjoy more .. Think about which classes you like most. Think about the curriculum without the teacher.. for example (hypothetical), don’t assume you like finance just because your professors are better Whichever class you enjoy the most, then make your choice. That’s what college is for :) Either way, the management industry and finance industry are worth it imo
I was wondering what your setup is like. It looks really good. I wanted to know if i can do finance with my ipad pro. I was thinking of selling my ipad for a laptop but its hard to let go of it because i love taking handwritten notes on my ipad. Maybe you can do a video of your “finance setup”. you can show what applications you use and why you chose a macbook instead of a windows pc. thanks 🤝
Good idea! I’ll consider this in the future. I think PC’s are best because you can fully use excel’s functionality. I had the Mac just to look things up really and for my personal use.
Thank you for making this video. I'm a finance major and deciding on what route I'd like to take when I start my career. What kind of a bank do you work at? And was this an entry-level position? I'd love to see a video on what your career options are after you get your master's degree and with your experience.
It was a local commercial bank, meaning they typically only did business loans. It was entry level and thank you! I plan on it. I love TH-cam, but my daily life is pulling me in all kinds of different places at the moment. I will make a video regarding everyone’s comments on here. I didn’t realize how much support I would get so I really wanna make another vid and express my gratitude. Finance is an excellent major. If you keep your GPA up, there’s a lot of opportunity. If your GPA is a little low, but you land an interview and can prove you know what you’re talking about, you can still find great jobs. Keep it up!
I’m an accounting major but just landed a job as a credit analyst for a local community bank as well. Learning a ton of information so far, as I learned right away this is more of a finance position. Thanks!
I think the future is finance in combination with programming.. and the people who are most rewarded in the job market will comprise the two skills mentioned with math. Quant finance will eventually be a way bigger industry. I believe this to be true so much that I went for a masters in business analytics and want to self learn math/CS to accompany my business acumen.
Thank you for the information. I was wondering in a choice between masters in finance or data science, which is better for future? Considering someone from a stem major.
In terms of demand, data science is going to be the best choice in securing a future and probably getting paid more. However, you should always choose a degree based on what you want to do and what will make you happiest imo!
Funny edits bro haha. I really enjoy investing and equity research as a college student right now. I have a family history in banking, accounting, and sales. But I recently switched my major from Accounting to Finance. Do you think it is better to garner experience from an internship ASAP or am I just as eligible to land a decent salary job after I graduate?
Thanks man! Lol Doing an internship always increases your chances, but you can still land a job after graduation. If you do well in the internship, then maybe you have a full time offer from that company and you can rest assured while you search for other jobs. Internships have their advantages, but people land jobs out of college with no experience all the time. Like I always say, make sure your resume and interview skills are on point.
@@RicardoR1 Awesome thank you for the tips. I agree with what you're saying about degrees because it doesn't make or break a person's success. Anyways it's pretty rough getting an internship while most students applied last Fall so I am hoping to at least work in a business-related setting to add more on my resume. Looking forward to more vids :)
Degree or no degree, anyone can be successful. There are a lot of people who make way more money than people with degrees AND money is not the only measure of success. Thanks for subscribing and for the support!
Thank you so much for this video! It was very informative! I have a question: is financial analysis a very introverted job? I want to have more of a introverted job, so I was just wondering.
It caters to introverts yes. Remember, i don’t analyze stocks, I analyze loans.. so it’s much slower paced and I don’t deal with the clients. Sometimes you have to speak with your team or supervisor, but once you learn your job well, you spend like 6 of your 8 hours a day on the computer working. Even in meetings, I hardly ever speak.
@@RicardoR1 is there another position similar to an financial analyst that is more proactive and social. I enjoy talking to others and I dont think i could last 8hrs a day just on my comptuer
I would look into investment banking if you like doing analysis and dealing with clients. There’s also financial services where you sell securities to people.
@@RicardoR1 Thank you for your response! I’m just applying to business schools, but I have to declare my major for first year in one of the universities, so I wanted to have an idea of which job I’d like to do. Based off my research, I’m guessing that a finance major would be the best in order to become a financial analyst?
Hello, I find this interesting. Can you give a sample video on how you make statistics on Long Term Liability? Thanks in advance. I've just subscribed to your channel
I’m in a situation where I’m almost done with my degree but because I chose to do one of those pay as you go schools I can’t get my degree till it’s paid but I do get a completion letter. My question to is can I land an entry level position while I’m still paying off my degree?
Apologies for the late response. You can, but in finance, it’s typically more difficult. Your best bet would be to network aka ask someone to make a phone call and vouch that you’re good for the role without the degree. However, some banks use a degree as a qualification to avoid discrimination lawsuits when they have layoffs or when they don’t promote internally.
If you love math, quants use a ton of math and have a tiny bit of finance. Jobs like mine can be titled underwriting or credit analysts. USAA is hiring a ton of math majors for business positions as business intelligence analysts, business analysts, and actuarial. I’m glad the video helped!
From the top of my head, Prudential hires actuaries. Facebook and amazon hire business analysts or data scientists, and, if I’m not mistaken, companies in NY/NJ hire quants/investment bankers and everything in between - JPmorgan, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America. Your skills are needed everywhere my friend and as a quant/actuary, you will probably be coding and doing math. A lot of analysts (business analysts, business intelligence analysts) use coding and math all the time.
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You do not. It’s definitely a plus. It will also automate some of your processes and you can stand out from your peers.. your life will be a lot easier if you play your cards right.
I got my accounting degree and discovered the work is just not for me long term. This sounds way more interesting seeing new businesses etc. Are banks the way to go for finance over big corps that don’t loan money?
It all depends. I know accounting in general can be pretty repetitive unless you’re auditing or consulting or a CPA yourself. Find out what YG like to do :)
Just wanted to get your opinion. I am an accounting major but was wondering if I should switch to finance? I know that if you are doing private equity or looking at analyzing financials for venture capital requires a heavy accounting understanding. So would I just be better off sticking with accounting and then getting a CFA? Even with what you said about your current role seems to require a lot of accounting knowledge, so just was wondering what you think?
I think accounting is a non-traditional way of going about trying to break into private equity. However, I know TH-camrs that are investment bankers have gotten into their careers with accounting degrees. From investment banking, they typically advance into private equity. It also depends on how far along you are in your degree. If you’re about to graduate, I would say to just finish your accounting degree and pass the CFA. It honestly all depends on your goals - if you want private equity, you should switch to finance, and try your best to keep your GPA up (above a 3.5), again, depending on how far along you are in your degree. Finance jobs like that are very traditional in the way they recruit. That being said, an underwriting job or basic analyst job sometimes doesn’t require a finance degree or the CFA and will hire someone with an accounting degree/economics degree/math degree. I work with someone who has a BBA in business administration, and a masters in accounting.. and another person with a masters in economics.
Thank you so much I was getting anxiety thinking I chose the wrong major but this job position sounds really nice! Investment and equity banking is long ridiculous hours and all risk manager job postings indicate 5-8 years of risk analysis experience so I think this will be the position I will be going for after my degree! Thanks again you really helped me 😭😭❤️ do you have any knowledge of the Credit risk analyst certificate through NACM? Do you know if it will help having this certificate to break into entry level? Did you get this position as entry level or what kind of previous experience did you have to build up to it?
I’m glad it helped you! I don’t know about the certificate. I got in with an internship as my only prior professional experience besides my degree. Getting the certificate will definitely help, and it won’t hurt. It can supplement a bachelors degree.
hii I’ve been debating if I should go into nursing or finance. I’ve heard a lot of horror stories, difficulties, burn outs & more for RN. Finance the only con is I really hate math and I have adhd where I’m more of a creative person rather than being analytical with graphs & numbers idk. Would you say I’m qualified ?? How is finance for you?
I’ve heard a lot of nursing horror stories as well lol creativity is absolutely necessary when performing an analysis.. but there is some math. However, I wouldn’t say that a lot of entry level analyst position use too much math. In college, you’ll definitely do algebra if you studied traditional finance, but that’s all.
SAMEEE. I’m trying to decide in btwn nursing or fpc/law. Going into college as nursing, might major in finance after job shadowing and I for sure cancel nursing out . It’s so tough trying to choose though
Great video sir. I have a query. Which one is better for a great entry into the finance world, a CFA or an MBA. Considering my long term aim is to become an entrepreneur and not to stick around here in finance, will this field be beneficial for me personally, in my investments and other endeavours. I'm in my last year of graduation(bachelors I'm business administration) as of now.
I apologize for not replying sooner. Both are effective and both will teach you enough to get into a role but not enough to start your own business. You have to look out for opportunity. Look to recognize what you are good at and bad at, be unique enough, but follow others who are successful and study their fundamentals. Even though these certs/degrees will not give you enough to start a business, it is still helpful in terms of understanding and base knowledge in my opinion. However, because they are unnecessary, people will say otherwise.
Thank you for posting this video. I am a recent college graduate with a bachelors in Finance. I am currently competing in the CFA Research Challenge for the department of Economics and Finance. I have participated in other investment valuation based competitions in the past as well. I’ve also written a couple articles via Seeking Alpha aiming for publication. However, I do lack job experience. One of my biggest concerns is if I meet the qualifications for this career without a maters degree. Would you happen to have any advice for a person like myself?
HI Cooper, I'm going back through my comments and realize I never replied to you! I apologize so much. You will definitely meet qualifications with just a bachelor's degree. In the future, that might not be true, but I hope that you did end up landing an entry level position. The CFA research challenge seemed super fun! I never got to participate, but I read some of the reports. As for advice, ensure your resume is pristine and hone your interview skills. I really hope you're doing well; again apologies for not replying sooner.
I work as a credit analyst for homeloan in an Australian bank and the pressure and risk involved is huge . You don't want to end up giving an incorrect loan approval and that person defaults.
I got a degree in finance and a a.s in computer information. I had a accounting internship and military. That was last December, convid pretty much stoped my life from starting
An accounting internship is excellent to have on your resume. I was in the Air Force as well.. hold on in there bro seriously this is going to pass and you can get back to it. What are your plans what are you trying to accomplish?
@@RicardoR1 Right now i just want mh own place and a job. I was going to be a police officer but my credit sucks (540) so i was turned down by Orlando and philly.( but i live in Pittsburgh) lived at home my whole life and have had morw than 12 part times and 3 internships. Just want to start dating and having money in my pocket for the First time
The economy is not great right now man but don’t give up. I’ve applied to so many jobs been rejected so many times and didn’t know what to do at some points in my life trust me you just gotta keep your work ethic up (even if that means working to find a job) and keep pushing
Great video man!! Did you get any relevant experience before the analyst job that gave you qualifications for a financial analyst, cuz I am expecting to graduate in a year and it is impossible to find an entry level financial analyst job or internship without any experience
Apply anyways! I didn’t have any relevant experience. I just made sure my resume and cover letter were on point. Also, if a job posting is asking for 1-3 years experience, you may be surprised that you can still land an interview, even with 0 experience. Highlight the finance/accounting/economics classes you’ve taken on your resume.
Hey Ricardo, had a question if you have any insight into non-finance majors getting into analyst roles. I was a marketing major in college but interned in financial services taking a role in wealth management after college. I wanted to know if it was possible to break into these roles?
I know what wealth management is in general, but what do you specifically do in wealth management? Do you read any personal financial statements or are you budgeting?
The most analysis I do is portfolio and maybe a deeper dive into social security and Medicare, but I am young still have work samples from when I was business analytics major as well. I just wanted to know if there was a chance to get into credit analysis or financial
Definitely is. The reason why I’m asking is so that you can showcase those skills that transfer over to credit analysis, in your resume. Talk about the ratios you know, understand the ratios mentioned in the video, and do a little research on financial statements. You might have access to people’s personal financial statements. If you can understand the financial statements (basic ones are easy to understand ), then you have a great chance in an interview. In portfolio analysis, do you do any glancing over the financial statements for the particular investments that make up the portfolio? You can write that in your resume. Anything that you think remotely translates to an analyst position, make sure to highlight.
I’m currently pursuing my MBA in with a concentration in finance or accounting which one do you think is the most beneficial for a financial analyst position. I currently work in the tech field?
Thank you for sharing! Please note that the use of the phrase "Bare with me" should be "Bear with me." I know why is she telling me this. My mentor corrected me on this. What is does is show your audience you took the time to be precise in thought as well as finance.
@@RicardoR1 No worries! I am excited for my journey as a new financial analyst. I have a tough mentor. I just wanted to help since you helped me. 😊 By the way, my favorite brother's name is Ricardo.
Hi thanks for your video. I am in Data Analyst major, but i would like to become specifically in Financial Analyst. any certificate in Finance that you suggest to take? Thanks
Very clear and really helpful to get a view about finance analyst role in loans department. If possible please let us know other opportunities for a finance fresher.
Debating whether to attend a university to get my degree or get it at a community college.. obviously it’d be cheaper at a CC, but don’t know if there’s a difference. Any advice? Thanks
Do your research on if the credits transfer. If the credits transfer to the university you want to go to, then community college is the best option by far. MAKE SURE THEY TRANSFER lol
Do you know how to model? Do you think it’s an essential skill for the position? I want to work as an analyst at an investment bank but to be clear not necessarily in investment banking division. I’m more interested in asset management. Thanks
I know some modeling. It’s not my strongest skill, but that’s why I’m going to get an MS in Business Analytics. Is it an essential skill for a position as an analyst? Yes. Know some modeling techniques and you can talk about it in your interview. However, you don’t have to be an expert for entry level positions. You’ll become an expert on the job. Again, this is all my opinion, and it all varies on the type of analyst or type of work you will be doing.
A traditional finance degree can land you the job. Keep your GPA high in your undergrad. Relevant courses would be anything in accounting and finance - portfolio management, managerial finance, investments, and intro to finance of course.
Sure. So, 1. Security Analysis - I only read the first part, the accounting was pretty advanced. 2. The intelligent investor 3. Power - Robert Greene 4. AdaptPrep.com is a website that helps you study everything you need to know about being a financial analyst. It’s a little pricy, but sign up for the CFA lvl 1 videos and quizzes from there. Worth it.
How much is your salary? How stressful is your day to day? Is there any aspect of your job that gets overwhelming? Like too much work or deadlines etc.
I’ll give you a range: $40,000-$70000 Day to day is not really stressful. There can be some hard deadlines and you can be on the spotlight depending on who needs something done. For example, the VP might want you to analyze something or change specific things in a report and they need it back the same day.
Lmao at the edit of you on the computer thanks for the edit really made me stick around to viewing the whole video blessings. ! And thank you for this video
Hello,I am currently pursuing my bsc in economics and finance.Can you tell me what will be some job prospects if I am entering the job market after my undergraduate study.Can I become a financial analyst or an economist right away ?
You’re more likely to become a financial analyst. A lot of economists have masters degrees, but it’s not impossible to become either or. If you’re still in college, try your best to get an internship.
that's awesome! do you think that I can become a financial analyst without any experience? (internships & stuff) It's hard in my because of the pandemic to find trainings but i am doing a lot of online stuff.
It all depends on how relative those online trainings are. On your resume, put that you have completed courses and try to land the interview. Internships are probably going to be your best bet without a degree.
Good evening Ricardo I am Kenneth from Namibia Africa , by the way I love the sense of humour in you . I wondered if it is possible for you to help me , I have applied for a business loan . So the only thing I'm still waiting is for the bank analyst to call me , so what must I expect and what are the most important questions that I need to answer ? Thank you in advance
Great video, glad I found your channel. I’m interested in this job. What masters degree are you pursuing? Is it something related to being a financial analyst? Is common for someone in this career field to have one.
I’m pursuing an MS in Business Analytics, and hoping that will leverage my skill set to get into a prestigious MBA. It’s kind of related, but some firms or finance institutions won’t see it as so valuable. It all depends. My bank values classic finance or accounting techniques more than they would if I knew how to automate some things with a computer software program. I love coding and finance, and hopefully I can become a consultant. It’s more common for someone to just have a bachelors degree (mostly in finance, accounting, or economics). To set yourself apart, an MBA or CFA designation (or just passing CFA Level 1) will land you a position as an analyst, assuming all goes well in the interview and your resume is presentable.
My bank calls my position “financial analyst”, but, in my opinion, I should be called a credit analyst or credit risk analyst. Different companies/institutions will call it different things. However, they’re all in the finance industry.
I’d like to hear any accounting career advice you have for sure. Public accounting is too many hours and Corp accounting is just the exact same thing month after month, year after year.
Being a financial analyst is fun for me. I see different kinds of businesses all the time so it’s not too repetitive. It can get repetitive in the process.. but it’s still different in the analysis
My professor has his CFA and pushed us for analyst roles. The two classes I took with him was taught out of CFA level 1 and 2, so I think I have a good grasp 😬
Hey man im a marketing major but i wanna pursue a masters in finance and work as a financial analyst, is there any chance for me to pursue a finance related carreer with a marketing major in your opinion?
Yes. If your undergrad is in marketing, and you take a finance concentration during your MBA, you can be a financial analyst.. but it will be difficult to pass those classes during your mba because finance typically builds.. again, it all depends on how much time you have to teach yourself basics, be prepared enough for master level finance classes, and what school you go to..
Mainly with the team. The only time I interacted with the loan officer was to finalize on the report, go over some of the details, or for review before committee
hey your video was very informative I have an doubt as I am right now in my 2nd year of bachelor's and pursuing finance so how can I start my journey as an data analyst after this and what should I first do after my graduation to become an analyst ? please help me I am literally very confused.
If you want to be a data analyst, learn excel, another language (Python, R, or SQL) and tableau or PowerBI. From being a credit analyst, I was able to work on those skills. Now, I can apply to data analyst jobs and get interviews. However, to be a financial analyst or credit analyst, excel is the only thing you’d need to know along with financial ratios, financial statements, and other accounting/finance principles. Being a data analyst, you can work with big data sets to extract insights to make business decisions.. As a financial analyst, you deal with business data in order to evaluate a stock/bond/loan/business and determine the value the company could potentially earn by a merger, determining credit worthiness, or valuation of a product/business.
What do you recommend a staff accountant with a generalist MBA degree who wants to become a financial analyst? Particularly a financial analyst that works with other departments on their budgets and does forecasting for the whole organization?
When job searching, looking for “corporate financial analyst” will get you what I think you’re looking for. It sounds like you may already be qualified for the position. If you’re not getting interviews, work on your resume. If you’re not getting hired at the interview, work on your interview skills. Let me know if you mean something else!
Hi! I am currently a junior in college majoring in finance in Pennsylvania and I am really passionate about this career path you seem so knowledgeable and just make everything so clear when it comes to questions I had asked myself but I was wondering if there was any way maybe I would be able to email you and ask you questions about how you landed your job how college was for you is it normal for some classes to be seen as difficult sorry this is long but just kinda like maybe have you as a mentor along the way while I’m in school to be able to be your mentee and just ask questions and learn things from you that would be amazing I just wanna make as many connections as I can I figured it would be worth a shot to ask
I loved reading the intelligent investor, security analysis, and anything about warren buffet.. but don’t limit yourself to only warren buffet’s mentality and how he thinks about the stock market. For sure, for a career in finance, you will MOST LIKELY have to learn a few things out of some textbooks or get a formal education (Not true for everyone). It all depends on what you want to learn about.. theres quantitive analysis, traditional finance, corporate finance, credit analysis, equity, trading and everything in between. Imo, the most important and most practical books in my traditional role as a credit risk analyst have been the ones about people and lifestyle. 48 laws of Power or human nature by Robert Greene, books by goggins, extreme ownership, how to win friends and influence people, Optionality..
So right now I’m stuck on getting a data analyst position/job because I don’t have any experience, but I need a job to get that experience. What do you think I should do besides applying (since I keep getting rejected too many times to count)?
If you’re having a hard time getting interviews, then it’s the resume (either there are errors, you need to attain more qualifications, or it’s not marketed correctly). If you’re having a hard time getting hired after the interview, it can be that you need help with your interviewing skills. However, I’ve heard of people who have applied 50 times to 50 different places and were rejected 50 times after multiple interviews. I think this all depends on where you are applying. You might have to relocate or look for a remote position. I know that, sometimes, this isn’t what people want to hear.
One more strategy I’ve heard of is getting hired for a role within whatever company (for a role that isn’t necessarily the one you want), and then applying to the position desired internally. Of course this is no guarantee like with everything else in life, but it increases your odds!
It depends on the product. For stock, I believe you eventually become a manager and then move up to Vice President eventually. I’m not too familiar with that, and I’ve heard a lot of people even transition into investment banking or private equity. If you’re a financial analyst for loans, then you can get into a management position, or become a loan officer.. again, some still go into investment banking. Eventually, you go all the way to Vice President.. and depending on how small the company or bank is, even CEO. But its difficult.. the bigger the corporation, the harder it is to get into being on the board. Typically, people gain a bunch of experience and then move companies to be on the board or in an executive management position.
From the degree plan, if they actually do teach you the classes listed on the curriculum, it’s a great option. Remember, you’ll most likely find a job in the area you attended university. I don’t know if those credits will transfer to the US. If you complete the degree with a decently high GPA, you’ll probably find work right out of university. Negotiate your salary, and list all the relevant coursework on your CV or resume
I'm preparing for CFA lv1 11.20211. I'll graduate "International Business with Finance ( topup)" course in Sheffield Hallam University. I want get an 1 - 2 year job in UK before back to my country. I wonder with my profile, I have any chance in this field in UK??? Thanksl
You have a shot. Your chances increase greatly if you pass cfa lvl 1.. on your resume, be sure to indicate you are sitting for the exam (even if you have not sat for it yet)
If i study financial analyst, would it help me with the stock market? My goal is to live from the stock market, but id like a backup that would give me a good salary and a stable job. Is financial analyst the way to go?
It would help you, yes.. but I also think you need to do a lot of self studying.. read a lot of extra books on the subject. I’d recommend reading “the intelligent investor” and “security analysis”. Getting a bachelors degree in finance would probably help, or study for the CFA. There’s a lot of people that don’t do any of these things that make money in the stock market, but they do a lot of their own learning. I’d recommend statistics, finance theory, and learning some excel for starters.
Hello sir, i am doing my mba , now i have to choose one of the major subjects and i am confused in between " Human Resource" and " Finance ", please guide me.
Human Resources - typically lands you in a job as a hiring manager or recruiter. The finance industry - banking/investment banking/credit union, as an analyst or mid level manager
Financial analysts that analyze stocks or are in private equity are more likely to do that sort of thing imo. They travel to the company in order to evaluate business’ management and operations. Thanks for watching!
Hi Richardo! How can I become a financial analyst? I am from India. Is there any institute or anything which teaches financial analysis. And what is scope of learning this?
I’m sorry for the late reply. Yes, it’s called the CFA institute. They offer an exam you can pass that will increase your chances of becoming a financial analyst.
Hi, I am currently working as Accountant basically in AP/AR, i want to be a financial analyst because of covid i had to move in the accounts field . Can you tell me how can i enhance my carrier or move my carrier from account to Finance? I am worried about that may be i will stuck in the accounts field forever.
1. Apply to finance jobs. Update your resume for the specific career you want in finance. Your accounting experience will be useful 2. Make sure your interview skills are excellent. To do this, look up the career you want and make sure you meet the qualifications. If you meet 80% of the requirements, then still apply and follow step 1 and 2.
Great video keep up the content. What was your exact major, gpa (if you don't mind), and are you taking the CFA? I want to major in finance but I'm scared shitless to have to take the CFA exam.
Finance major with a concentration in Risk Management - so essentially finance with way more math (calculus 3, probability, financial mathematics, business analytics). My GPA was low tbh I had so many things going on at the same time.. it’s why I say to keep up your GPA because I didn’t have that much opportunity, and hell yeah I’m taking the CFA! I’ve gone over all the concepts, I just need to study and get everything mastered. You can do it! Put your mind to it and if you pass level 1, it’ll look excellent on your resume. You’ll get hired with solely level 1 passed and employers will let you test for level 2 and 3 while you’re working.. maybe even pay for it.
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I’m not sure about the acca, but it’s difficult without any kind of certification - especially because the market is so saturated. You might be able to within a small town at a local credit union or bank, but it would be extremely difficult otherwise.
Just graduated with a math degree and luckily landed a job as a financial analyst. Obviously my degree was not in finance so I had a feeling I'd be dealing with a lot of brand new terminology and functions. After seeing lots of rather vague descriptions of the job, I'm glad your video actually went super in depth! A lot of it went over my head but hey I'm here to learn! 😂
@@ManPursueExcellence Hey it actually didn't take terribly long to land it! A few months flew by from the time I graduated to when I started the job, lots of interviews in between but it was all well worth it.
I’ll give you a range, it’s from 40k-45k starting and the increases are decent. With a couple years experience, you can either get a raise or switch to a new company and make around $55k-$74k
Sir I'm an ACCA memeber and Finance bachelor with 6 years of typical accounting tasks and have minimum experience of budget and forecasting as well, now I want to completely shift to Financial analyst roles, but when applying no response, so how can I get into it, should I do some Udemy FA course and highlight in my resume and link them with my current roles responsibilities, Kindly advise?
It sounds to me like you need to work on your resume. Make sure it emphasizes your work experience. Find a professional in the industry to give you pointers. Make sure there are no errors. Finally, be sure to work on your interviewing skills!
Traditionally, no. A bachelors degree alone can land you some jobs. However (just my opinion), it’s going to set you apart if you know how to use coding. I think it’s super valuable and you’ll be way better off in the future because job growth for business analysts and financial analysts are growing.. meaning competition will keep rising. Firstly, make sure you know excel well. Secondly, (good news), learning the first coding language is the hardest; it’s easier when you try learning the second one.
I’ve had to stop with TH-cam for a little while. I study 2 hours a night depending on the project and then spend 6 hours on the weekend if necessary. It gets bad during finals
@@RicardoR1 whew! thought it was just me having a rough time and using my weekend. I don’t study ANY over the weekday and that’s GOOD on your end. My weekends are booked with 📚 . You’re doing great. I should switch it up and include weekdays. This is a dream career for me.
Most definitely.. but this isn’t always the case. There are a few finance majors that still make poor financial decision or they just don’t want to invest in anything and end up living a normal life - and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that at all :)
I'm still in high school and i want to get a master's degree in finance would that be worth it? I would like to be a financial analyst focusing on businesses financial analysis
If you’re going to get a masters in finance or MBA with a concentration in finance, I’d suggest you go to a top 30 school. Otherwise, consider passing the CFA exam after or during your bachelors degree :) There’s 3 levels to the test. If you pass level 1 during your senior year of college, you’ll be very competitive. Also, keep your GPA above a 3.2 and aim for 3.5 - 4.0
@@RicardoR1 Thank you so much I really appreciate it very much 😊 I still have to finish my senior year in high school and my current GPA is 3.0 so i believe that I would have enough time to raise my grades.Once again thanks alot ❤️
If you have any questions, please see if I have answered it in my new video! -> th-cam.com/video/0068M2VTenQ/w-d-xo.html
was your major applied math?
It was focused in actuarial.. so, financial mathematics, business analytics, probability, calculus..
@@RicardoR1 Thanks for making this video. It helped me realize I find this stuff interesting.
I’m glad and thank you for your support!
can you become a financial analyst with an accounting degree?
I’m a finance major and this video helped a lot
I hope so Sofía I wish you well in all your endeavors!
Oh my word, this is the BEST video I've ever watched on TH-cam. People are usually so vague about what they do and you were the direct opposite. Thank you so much😊, it was very helpful even for me and I'm all the way in South Africa🇿🇦
Thanks for watching, I’m so glad it helped! :)
Really appreciated this. I’m doing a bachelors in financial economics and am trying to figure out what exactly I want to do long term, but your content has been really insightful. Keep it up man 👍🏼
Thanks for your support! I’m happy it provided insight! :)
Finance Majors watching like👀
Lol thanks for watching and I hope this video helps!
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Thanks so much for this video! Finally, somebody explains the actual details and process of this line of work. So helpful!
Awesome! Glad to have helped!
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Thanks mate!! Please we are ready for more videos!! I'm just starting my career as a financial analyst and this content is very valuable because it's about what you really do and no only theory as it is sometimes in the university
That’s great news! Thanks for your vested interest. I’m sorry for the delay, but this weekend I will be posting for sure!
I agree with you about what you said. Sometimes, other skills not learned at university will prove more valuable
@@RicardoR1 You said it even better...
Finally. The loan underwriting process in detail. Thank you very much for this video.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you so much Ricardo for this video. A lot of people in general dont know what to expect when it comes to careers and jobs. Appreciate you sharing with us what to expect!
For sure Ulises! I appreciate you watching and will be uploading more content in the near future :)
Did college actually prepare you for your job as a financial analyst or we're you learning everything you needed to know during the job training and how fast did you adapt?
Be sure to watch out for upcoming videos on this topic. A quick answer to your question: yes, college prepared me for some things and helped with landing the job.. The rest, I’ll talk about in videos to come (it’s a lot to cover thru text).
@@RicardoR1 Great video, looking forward to that follow-up, I'm very interested
I liked how you explained your daily routine as Finance analyst. I’m currently pursuing a Finance degree and I need more exposure to understand what I will be learning from this degree. I’m taking ACC 232, statistics, Econ and other general courses and I’m still somewhat confuse.
It’s all so that you’re well rounded in business and able to support certain functions in different careers within the finance industry.
Thanks a lot, I've just graduated in Finance for a month but most of finance jobs require experience and at least 2 years of work experience for analyst position. So that now I'm working as cost accountant to gain more experience and understanding corporate finance activities, hope that it would benefit my long time goal to become a financial analyst.
Thank you again🙏
You’re well on your way. However, don’t let that time frame of 2 years stop you from applying. Apply anyways, sometimes they’ll make an exception on the “requirements” in the job posting. Especially if you do well in the interview!
Thank you so much for this video. I’m about to be a senior and I’m a finance major. There’s been so many times during the last year I’ve thought about changing my Major because I’m not the best student😭 but I try.
Your explanation of this job makes me less nervous.
Also: can you do an interview on what your interview process like to get this job?
Thanks for supporting the channel! I have some content ideas and I’ll be sure to include yours! Thanks again!
I’m doing a double major of accounting and finance and this is definitely one of the routes I want to go :)
It’s a great way to get your foot into the industry and you can learn a lot!
It’s well worth doing the double major. I was a double major as well in Finance and Accounting. I must say it helped me greatly and I must say NETWORKING is what really get your recognized!! Keep striving and you’ll be in a great role soon.
@@chosenone2414 Couldn’t agree more! I got a job as a stockbroker at a brokerage firm and I think that will definitely help in some ways as it will be my first finance job.
@@kraljict oh you’re on a great track for sure! Do you plan on getting your masters or MBA after your undergrad?
I’m doing a fast track MBA with a concentration in Finance to receive my MBA in 10 months. Since I don’t have a desire for my CFA anymore.
@@chosenone2414 I don’t plan on pursuing an MBA anytime soon. I probably will pursue my CPA but that will be on the dime of which ever company I work for. Personally, I think it’s better to get work experience first before getting your MBA. They seem so water downed now a days.
Hey Ricardo, thank you for sharing this video with us. I recently graduated with Mathematics major and finance minor. I am applying for any jobs in financial services and after watching this video, it made me find positions as credit analyst.
My questions are; what are some challenging you face as credit analyst and also do you get to use vlookout or pivot tables?
Thank you
Vlookup and pivot tables were rare, but I think in bigger banks, definitely useful. A credit analyst in a credit union or small bank won’t typically have the need for that type of analysis.
Great video! providing definitions for terms is perfect, but the sounds are not good, because when I'm using my headphones, the effect sounds are a bit annoying. Overall, the video is perfect! I'm a BA student and my major is management with finance. In which industry would you recommend me to start my career? Thank you for your response!
Thanks for the feedback.
Id definitely recommend doing what you enjoy more .. Think about which classes you like most. Think about the curriculum without the teacher.. for example (hypothetical), don’t assume you like finance just because your professors are better
Whichever class you enjoy the most, then make your choice. That’s what college is for :)
Either way, the management industry and finance industry are worth it imo
This was such an informative video. 👏🏿 thank you so much!
Great! Thanks for watching :)
your edits are my favorite!!!
Thanks for your support Marco!
I was wondering what your setup is like. It looks really good. I wanted to know if i can do finance with my ipad pro. I was thinking of selling my ipad for a laptop but its hard to let go of it because i love taking handwritten notes on my ipad. Maybe you can do a video of your “finance setup”. you can show what applications you use and why you chose a macbook instead of a windows pc. thanks 🤝
Good idea! I’ll consider this in the future. I think PC’s are best because you can fully use excel’s functionality. I had the Mac just to look things up really and for my personal use.
I have an interview for an financial analyst tomorrow and its new to me. I have experience as a performance anaylst and a trading analyst.
Good luck! I wish you the best. If it’s anything like the type of financial analyst in this video, know your ratios and financial statements!
Thank you for making this video. I'm a finance major and deciding on what route I'd like to take when I start my career. What kind of a bank do you work at? And was this an entry-level position? I'd love to see a video on what your career options are after you get your master's degree and with your experience.
It was a local commercial bank, meaning they typically only did business loans. It was entry level and thank you! I plan on it. I love TH-cam, but my daily life is pulling me in all kinds of different places at the moment. I will make a video regarding everyone’s comments on here. I didn’t realize how much support I would get so I really wanna make another vid and express my gratitude.
Finance is an excellent major. If you keep your GPA up, there’s a lot of opportunity. If your GPA is a little low, but you land an interview and can prove you know what you’re talking about, you can still find great jobs. Keep it up!
This is great!! Good information, just what I needed!! Thank you so much!!
Thank you! I’ll be uploading more content soon!
I’m an accounting major but just landed a job as a credit analyst for a local community bank as well. Learning a ton of information so far, as I learned right away this is more of a finance position. Thanks!
How are you enjoying it?
Hey man, your thoughts on data analysis/SQL/programming and finance/ financial analysis
I think the future is finance in combination with programming.. and the people who are most rewarded in the job market will comprise the two skills mentioned with math.
Quant finance will eventually be a way bigger industry.
I believe this to be true so much that I went for a masters in business analytics and want to self learn math/CS to accompany my business acumen.
@@RicardoR1 Something like python or..?
Thank you for the information. I was wondering in a choice between masters in finance or data science, which is better for future? Considering someone from a stem major.
In terms of demand, data science is going to be the best choice in securing a future and probably getting paid more. However, you should always choose a degree based on what you want to do and what will make you happiest imo!
Funny edits bro haha. I really enjoy investing and equity research as a college student right now. I have a family history in banking, accounting, and sales. But I recently switched my major from Accounting to Finance. Do you think it is better to garner experience from an internship ASAP or am I just as eligible to land a decent salary job after I graduate?
Thanks man! Lol
Doing an internship always increases your chances, but you can still land a job after graduation.
If you do well in the internship, then maybe you have a full time offer from that company and you can rest assured while you search for other jobs. Internships have their advantages, but people land jobs out of college with no experience all the time.
Like I always say, make sure your resume and interview skills are on point.
@@RicardoR1 Awesome thank you for the tips. I agree with what you're saying about degrees because it doesn't make or break a person's success. Anyways it's pretty rough getting an internship while most students applied last Fall so I am hoping to at least work in a business-related setting to add more on my resume. Looking forward to more vids :)
Degree or no degree, anyone can be successful. There are a lot of people who make way more money than people with degrees AND money is not the only measure of success.
Thanks for subscribing and for the support!
Thank you so much for this video! It was very informative! I have a question: is financial analysis a very introverted job? I want to have more of a introverted job, so I was just wondering.
It caters to introverts yes. Remember, i don’t analyze stocks, I analyze loans.. so it’s much slower paced and I don’t deal with the clients. Sometimes you have to speak with your team or supervisor, but once you learn your job well, you spend like 6 of your 8 hours a day on the computer working. Even in meetings, I hardly ever speak.
@@RicardoR1 is there another position similar to an financial analyst that is more proactive and social. I enjoy talking to others and I dont think i could last 8hrs a day just on my comptuer
I would look into investment banking if you like doing analysis and dealing with clients. There’s also financial services where you sell securities to people.
You could also be a credit lender or loan officer
@@RicardoR1 Thank you for your response! I’m just applying to business schools, but I have to declare my major for first year in one of the universities, so I wanted to have an idea of which job I’d like to do. Based off my research, I’m guessing that a finance major would be the best in order to become a financial analyst?
Hello, I find this interesting. Can you give a sample video on how you make statistics on Long Term Liability? Thanks in advance. I've just subscribed to your channel
I’m in a situation where I’m almost done with my degree but because I chose to do one of those pay as you go schools I can’t get my degree till it’s paid but I do get a completion letter. My question to is can I land an entry level position while I’m still paying off my degree?
Apologies for the late response. You can, but in finance, it’s typically more difficult. Your best bet would be to network aka ask someone to make a phone call and vouch that you’re good for the role without the degree. However, some banks use a degree as a qualification to avoid discrimination lawsuits when they have layoffs or when they don’t promote internally.
Yeet! Financial Analyst with 17 years in the game! Great explanation bro 😎 keep up the good work!
I really appreciate this comment! Thanks for your support!
Hey as an expert what do you think about the career? Is it a good job in terms of satisfaction?
This video is very informative! I am a Mathematics major, but I knew I should've went for finance. Hopefully I can land in a position similar to this.
If you love math, quants use a ton of math and have a tiny bit of finance. Jobs like mine can be titled underwriting or credit analysts. USAA is hiring a ton of math majors for business positions as business intelligence analysts, business analysts, and actuarial. I’m glad the video helped!
From the top of my head, Prudential hires actuaries. Facebook and amazon hire business analysts or data scientists, and, if I’m not mistaken, companies in NY/NJ hire quants/investment bankers and everything in between - JPmorgan, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America. Your skills are needed everywhere my friend and as a quant/actuary, you will probably be coding and doing math. A lot of analysts (business analysts, business intelligence analysts) use coding and math all the time.
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@@RicardoR1 I agree, if you become a quant and learn to code/write a good program you can sell it for a truckload of money to even a small firm
Interesting point!
Do you need advanced programming as a financial analyst?Tnx for uploading, pretty helpful
You do not. It’s definitely a plus. It will also automate some of your processes and you can stand out from your peers.. your life will be a lot easier if you play your cards right.
I got my accounting degree and discovered the work is just not for me long term. This sounds way more interesting seeing new businesses etc. Are banks the way to go for finance over big corps that don’t loan money?
It all depends. I know accounting in general can be pretty repetitive unless you’re auditing or consulting or a CPA yourself. Find out what YG like to do :)
Just wanted to get your opinion. I am an accounting major but was wondering if I should switch to finance? I know that if you are doing private equity or looking at analyzing financials for venture capital requires a heavy accounting understanding. So would I just be better off sticking with accounting and then getting a CFA? Even with what you said about your current role seems to require a lot of accounting knowledge, so just was wondering what you think?
I think accounting is a non-traditional way of going about trying to break into private equity. However, I know TH-camrs that are investment bankers have gotten into their careers with accounting degrees. From investment banking, they typically advance into private equity. It also depends on how far along you are in your degree. If you’re about to graduate, I would say to just finish your accounting degree and pass the CFA. It honestly all depends on your goals - if you want private equity, you should switch to finance, and try your best to keep your GPA up (above a 3.5), again, depending on how far along you are in your degree. Finance jobs like that are very traditional in the way they recruit. That being said, an underwriting job or basic analyst job sometimes doesn’t require a finance degree or the CFA and will hire someone with an accounting degree/economics degree/math degree. I work with someone who has a BBA in business administration, and a masters in accounting.. and another person with a masters in economics.
goood amount of detail! Love it, better than those vague representations. Wish you can talk about wages too in detail!
Thank you! I talk a little more about salary in the “Financial Analyst Q&A” video on my channel! I hope you take the time to view :)
I'm 22 and I'm now starting my journey... Planning on doing anything and everything to get there.
I wish you the best of luck! I’m working on my next video so stay tuned!
Thank you so much I was getting anxiety thinking I chose the wrong major but this job position sounds really nice! Investment and equity banking is long ridiculous hours and all risk manager job postings indicate 5-8 years of risk analysis experience so I think this will be the position I will be going for after my degree! Thanks again you really helped me 😭😭❤️ do you have any knowledge of the Credit risk analyst certificate through NACM? Do you know if it will help having this certificate to break into entry level? Did you get this position as entry level or what kind of previous experience did you have to build up to it?
I’m glad it helped you! I don’t know about the certificate. I got in with an internship as my only prior professional experience besides my degree. Getting the certificate will definitely help, and it won’t hurt. It can supplement a bachelors degree.
hii I’ve been debating if I should go into nursing or finance. I’ve heard a lot of horror stories, difficulties, burn outs & more for RN. Finance the only con is I really hate math and I have adhd where I’m more of a creative person rather than being analytical with graphs & numbers idk. Would you say I’m qualified ?? How is finance for you?
I’ve heard a lot of nursing horror stories as well lol creativity is absolutely necessary when performing an analysis.. but there is some math. However, I wouldn’t say that a lot of entry level analyst position use too much math. In college, you’ll definitely do algebra if you studied traditional finance, but that’s all.
I love finance, so you’re going to get a very biased response.
SAMEEE. I’m trying to decide in btwn nursing or fpc/law. Going into college as nursing, might major in finance after job shadowing and I for sure cancel nursing out . It’s so tough trying to choose though
@@perlas8680 i decided to do business major and minor finance 😩 jus got accepted to a university i wanted to go so i’m glad it’s all working out now
@@user-xk6sc7ui9g eyyy chase that bag😋 u got this no matter what life throws at u , you chose a great study plan.
Very helpful, well-said mate.
Thanks for your support! Much appreciated
Great video sir. I have a query. Which one is better for a great entry into the finance world, a CFA or an MBA. Considering my long term aim is to become an entrepreneur and not to stick around here in finance, will this field be beneficial for me personally, in my investments and other endeavours. I'm in my last year of graduation(bachelors I'm business administration) as of now.
I apologize for not replying sooner. Both are effective and both will teach you enough to get into a role but not enough to start your own business. You have to look out for opportunity. Look to recognize what you are good at and bad at, be unique enough, but follow others who are successful and study their fundamentals.
Even though these certs/degrees will not give you enough to start a business, it is still helpful in terms of understanding and base knowledge in my opinion. However, because they are unnecessary, people will say otherwise.
This field will prove beneficial in your investment endeavors.
Very good video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for posting this video. I am a recent college graduate with a bachelors in Finance. I am currently competing in the CFA Research Challenge for the department of Economics and Finance. I have participated in other investment valuation based competitions in the past as well. I’ve also written a couple articles via Seeking Alpha aiming for publication. However, I do lack job experience. One of my biggest concerns is if I meet the qualifications for this career without a maters degree. Would you happen to have any advice for a person like myself?
HI Cooper, I'm going back through my comments and realize I never replied to you! I apologize so much. You will definitely meet qualifications with just a bachelor's degree. In the future, that might not be true, but I hope that you did end up landing an entry level position. The CFA research challenge seemed super fun! I never got to participate, but I read some of the reports. As for advice, ensure your resume is pristine and hone your interview skills. I really hope you're doing well; again apologies for not replying sooner.
@@RicardoR1 I’m doing well thank you! I actually have an interview this weekend! Thank you very much for your reply!
BEST of luck!
I work as a credit analyst for homeloan in an Australian bank and the pressure and risk involved is huge . You don't want to end up giving an incorrect loan approval and that person defaults.
Lol yup! I love it.
I got a degree in finance and a a.s in computer information. I had a accounting internship and military. That was last December, convid pretty much stoped my life from starting
An accounting internship is excellent to have on your resume. I was in the Air Force as well.. hold on in there bro seriously this is going to pass and you can get back to it. What are your plans what are you trying to accomplish?
@@RicardoR1 Right now i just want mh own place and a job. I was going to be a police officer but my credit sucks (540) so i was turned down by Orlando and philly.( but i live in Pittsburgh) lived at home my whole life and have had morw than 12 part times and 3 internships. Just want to start dating and having money in my pocket for the First time
The economy is not great right now man but don’t give up. I’ve applied to so many jobs been rejected so many times and didn’t know what to do at some points in my life trust me you just gotta keep your work ethic up (even if that means working to find a job) and keep pushing
Great video man!! Did you get any relevant experience before the analyst job that gave you qualifications for a financial analyst, cuz I am expecting to graduate in a year and it is impossible to find an entry level financial analyst job or internship without any experience
Apply anyways! I didn’t have any relevant experience. I just made sure my resume and cover letter were on point. Also, if a job posting is asking for 1-3 years experience, you may be surprised that you can still land an interview, even with 0 experience. Highlight the finance/accounting/economics classes you’ve taken on your resume.
@@RicardoR1 thanks man
Awesome video! Keep the videos coming!
Thanks Anthony! I appreciate it
Hey Ricardo, had a question if you have any insight into non-finance majors getting into analyst roles. I was a marketing major in college but interned in financial services taking a role in wealth management after college. I wanted to know if it was possible to break into these roles?
I know what wealth management is in general, but what do you specifically do in wealth management? Do you read any personal financial statements or are you budgeting?
The most analysis I do is portfolio and maybe a deeper dive into social security and Medicare, but I am young still have work samples from when I was business analytics major as well. I just wanted to know if there was a chance to get into credit analysis or financial
Definitely is. The reason why I’m asking is so that you can showcase those skills that transfer over to credit analysis, in your resume. Talk about the ratios you know, understand the ratios mentioned in the video, and do a little research on financial statements. You might have access to people’s personal financial statements. If you can understand the financial statements (basic ones are easy to understand ), then you have a great chance in an interview. In portfolio analysis, do you do any glancing over the financial statements for the particular investments that make up the portfolio? You can write that in your resume. Anything that you think remotely translates to an analyst position, make sure to highlight.
How can non-finance majors cross over into the finance field and become analysts?
By taking the CFA exams or getting an MBA!
I’m currently pursuing my MBA in with a concentration in finance or accounting which one do you think is the most beneficial for a financial analyst position. I currently work in the tech field?
I would say finance generally for the tech industry. For a regular financial analyst position, either or would work.
Thank you for sharing! Please note that the use of the phrase "Bare with me" should be "Bear with me." I know why is she telling me this. My mentor corrected me on this. What is does is show your audience you took the time to be precise in thought as well as finance.
Omg wow thank you! I never realized this and thanks for the correction.
I did it on purpose to see if anyone would catch it! Lol jk
@@RicardoR1 No worries! I am excited for my journey as a new financial analyst. I have a tough mentor. I just wanted to help since you helped me. 😊 By the way, my favorite brother's name is Ricardo.
That’s a great name and I’m very happy I could help 😁👍🏼👍🏼
And congrats on the new role!
Hi thanks for your video. I am in Data Analyst major, but i would like to become specifically in Financial Analyst. any certificate in Finance that you suggest to take? Thanks
Look into the CFA exam. Otherwise, you might be able to have a concentration or a minor in finance to compliment your data analyst degree!
Very clear and really helpful to get a view about finance analyst role in loans department. If possible please let us know other opportunities for a finance fresher.
I definitely will. Thank you so much for the suggestion :)
Debating whether to attend a university to get my degree or get it at a community college.. obviously it’d be cheaper at a CC, but don’t know if there’s a difference. Any advice? Thanks
Do your research on if the credits transfer. If the credits transfer to the university you want to go to, then community college is the best option by far. MAKE SURE THEY TRANSFER lol
Thanks for the fast response, will do! (:
Do you know how to model? Do you think it’s an essential skill for the position? I want to work as an analyst at an investment bank but to be clear not necessarily in investment banking division. I’m more interested in asset management. Thanks
I know some modeling. It’s not my strongest skill, but that’s why I’m going to get an MS in Business Analytics. Is it an essential skill for a position as an analyst? Yes. Know some modeling techniques and you can talk about it in your interview. However, you don’t have to be an expert for entry level positions. You’ll become an expert on the job.
Again, this is all my opinion, and it all varies on the type of analyst or type of work you will be doing.
Thanks for your video,
*Which courses are recommended to become financial analyst* ?
A traditional finance degree can land you the job. Keep your GPA high in your undergrad.
Relevant courses would be anything in accounting and finance - portfolio management, managerial finance, investments, and intro to finance of course.
@@RicardoR1 Thank you
Bro, Could you recommend me books about how to analyze financial statements? And books that helped you to be a better financial analyst
Sure. So,
1. Security Analysis - I only read the first part, the accounting was pretty advanced.
2. The intelligent investor
3. Power - Robert Greene
4. AdaptPrep.com is a website that helps you study everything you need to know about being a financial analyst. It’s a little pricy, but sign up for the CFA lvl 1 videos and quizzes from there. Worth it.
@@RicardoR1 Thank u👏🏻
Of course!
How much is your salary? How stressful is your day to day? Is there any aspect of your job that gets overwhelming? Like too much work or deadlines etc.
I’ll give you a range:
$40,000-$70000
Day to day is not really stressful. There can be some hard deadlines and you can be on the spotlight depending on who needs something done. For example, the VP might want you to analyze something or change specific things in a report and they need it back the same day.
For the most part, it’s not really stressful, but it can be sometimes.
Lmao at the edit of you on the computer thanks for the edit really made me stick around to viewing the whole video blessings. ! And thank you for this video
Thanks for your support! I’m glad you enjoyed [: lol
Hello,I am currently pursuing my bsc in economics and finance.Can you tell me what will be some job prospects if I am entering the job market after my undergraduate study.Can I become a financial analyst or an economist right away ?
You’re more likely to become a financial analyst. A lot of economists have masters degrees, but it’s not impossible to become either or. If you’re still in college, try your best to get an internship.
@@RicardoR1 Thank you sir
that's awesome! do you think that I can become a financial analyst without any experience? (internships & stuff) It's hard in my because of the pandemic to find trainings but i am doing a lot of online stuff.
It all depends on how relative those online trainings are. On your resume, put that you have completed courses and try to land the interview. Internships are probably going to be your best bet without a degree.
Good evening Ricardo I am Kenneth from Namibia Africa , by the way I love the sense of humour in you . I wondered if it is possible for you to help me , I have applied for a business loan . So the only thing I'm still waiting is for the bank analyst to call me , so what must I expect and what are the most important questions that I need to answer ? Thank you in advance
Great video, glad I found your channel. I’m interested in this job. What masters degree are you pursuing? Is it something related to being a financial analyst? Is common for someone in this career field to have one.
I’m pursuing an MS in Business Analytics, and hoping that will leverage my skill set to get into a prestigious MBA.
It’s kind of related, but some firms or finance institutions won’t see it as so valuable. It all depends. My bank values classic finance or accounting techniques more than they would if I knew how to automate some things with a computer software program. I love coding and finance, and hopefully I can become a consultant.
It’s more common for someone to just have a bachelors degree (mostly in finance, accounting, or economics).
To set yourself apart, an MBA or CFA designation (or just passing CFA Level 1) will land you a position as an analyst, assuming all goes well in the interview and your resume is presentable.
@@RicardoR1 Wow this answered my question as well! I have an MBA and am looking into transitioning into a Financial Analyst role. Thanks.
Glad it helped and wish you the best!
So you’re a financial analyst but you do credit analysis specifically?
My bank calls my position “financial analyst”, but, in my opinion, I should be called a credit analyst or credit risk analyst. Different companies/institutions will call it different things. However, they’re all in the finance industry.
I’d like to hear any accounting career advice you have for sure. Public accounting is too many hours and Corp accounting is just the exact same thing month after month, year after year.
Being a financial analyst is fun for me. I see different kinds of businesses all the time so it’s not too repetitive. It can get repetitive in the process.. but it’s still different in the analysis
I’ll see if I can make a follow up video on this with more detail
Also, apply for those financial analyst positions. Accounting makes you very qualified even at local banks
My professor has his CFA and pushed us for analyst roles. The two classes I took with him was taught out of CFA level 1 and 2, so I think I have a good grasp 😬
Honestly, I wish there were courses at my school that did this. Pretty awesome for you!
Hey man im a marketing major but i wanna pursue a masters in finance and work as a financial analyst, is there any chance for me to pursue a finance related carreer with a marketing major in your opinion?
Yes. If your undergrad is in marketing, and you take a finance concentration during your MBA, you can be a financial analyst.. but it will be difficult to pass those classes during your mba because finance typically builds.. again, it all depends on how much time you have to teach yourself basics, be prepared enough for master level finance classes, and what school you go to..
Do credit analyst require lots of interaction? Especially for junior lvl. Are interaction mainly within the team & loan officer?
Mainly with the team. The only time I interacted with the loan officer was to finalize on the report, go over some of the details, or for review before committee
hey your video was very informative I have an doubt as I am right now in my 2nd year of bachelor's and pursuing finance so how can I start my journey as an data analyst after this and what should I first do after my graduation to become an analyst ? please help me I am literally very confused.
If you want to be a data analyst, learn excel, another language (Python, R, or SQL) and tableau or PowerBI. From being a credit analyst, I was able to work on those skills. Now, I can apply to data analyst jobs and get interviews. However, to be a financial analyst or credit analyst, excel is the only thing you’d need to know along with financial ratios, financial statements, and other accounting/finance principles.
Being a data analyst, you can work with big data sets to extract insights to make business decisions..
As a financial analyst, you deal with business data in order to evaluate a stock/bond/loan/business and determine the value the company could potentially earn by a merger, determining credit worthiness, or valuation of a product/business.
@@RicardoR1 thanku so much it really means alot !!
What do you recommend a staff accountant with a generalist MBA degree who wants to become a financial analyst? Particularly a financial analyst that works with other departments on their budgets and does forecasting for the whole organization?
When job searching, looking for “corporate financial analyst” will get you what I think you’re looking for.
It sounds like you may already be qualified for the position. If you’re not getting interviews, work on your resume. If you’re not getting hired at the interview, work on your interview skills. Let me know if you mean something else!
A treasurer for some companies may also be of interest for you
Hi! I am currently a junior in college majoring in finance in Pennsylvania and I am really passionate about this career path you seem so knowledgeable and just make everything so clear when it comes to questions I had asked myself but I was wondering if there was any way maybe I would be able to email you and ask you questions about how you landed your job how college was for you is it normal for some classes to be seen as difficult sorry this is long but just kinda like maybe have you as a mentor along the way while I’m in school to be able to be your mentee and just ask questions and learn things from you that would be amazing I just wanna make as many connections as I can I figured it would be worth a shot to ask
Chanel Davies if you give me your email, I’ll send you an email! I wouldn’t mind
Could you tell us what books should be referred by people who want to make career in finance ?
I loved reading the intelligent investor, security analysis, and anything about warren buffet.. but don’t limit yourself to only warren buffet’s mentality and how he thinks about the stock market.
For sure, for a career in finance, you will MOST LIKELY have to learn a few things out of some textbooks or get a formal education (Not true for everyone).
It all depends on what you want to learn about.. theres quantitive analysis, traditional finance, corporate finance, credit analysis, equity, trading and everything in between.
Imo, the most important and most practical books in my traditional role as a credit risk analyst have been the ones about people and lifestyle.
48 laws of Power or human nature by Robert Greene, books by goggins, extreme ownership, how to win friends and influence people, Optionality..
So right now I’m stuck on getting a data analyst position/job because I don’t have any experience, but I need a job to get that experience. What do you think I should do besides applying (since I keep getting rejected too many times to count)?
If you’re having a hard time getting interviews, then it’s the resume (either there are errors, you need to attain more qualifications, or it’s not marketed correctly). If you’re having a hard time getting hired after the interview, it can be that you need help with your interviewing skills.
However, I’ve heard of people who have applied 50 times to 50 different places and were rejected 50 times after multiple interviews.
I think this all depends on where you are applying. You might have to relocate or look for a remote position. I know that, sometimes, this isn’t what people want to hear.
One more strategy I’ve heard of is getting hired for a role within whatever company (for a role that isn’t necessarily the one you want), and then applying to the position desired internally. Of course this is no guarantee like with everything else in life, but it increases your odds!
Hey Ricardo, can you tell me what growth prospects are there if I opt for an Financial Analyst profile?
It depends on the product. For stock, I believe you eventually become a manager and then move up to Vice President eventually. I’m not too familiar with that, and I’ve heard a lot of people even transition into investment banking or private equity.
If you’re a financial analyst for loans, then you can get into a management position, or become a loan officer.. again, some still go into investment banking.
Eventually, you go all the way to Vice President.. and depending on how small the company or bank is, even CEO.
But its difficult.. the bigger the corporation, the harder it is to get into being on the board. Typically, people gain a bunch of experience and then move companies to be on the board or in an executive management position.
Hey man. What do you think about a Financial Analytics undergrad, especially for future prospects
I haven’t heard of that degree. It sounds awesome if it is from a decent university. Can you send me the link to the university’s page?
From the degree plan, if they actually do teach you the classes listed on the curriculum, it’s a great option. Remember, you’ll most likely find a job in the area you attended university. I don’t know if those credits will transfer to the US.
If you complete the degree with a decently high GPA, you’ll probably find work right out of university. Negotiate your salary, and list all the relevant coursework on your CV or resume
I'm preparing for CFA lv1 11.20211. I'll graduate "International Business with Finance ( topup)" course in Sheffield Hallam University. I want get an 1 - 2 year job in UK before back to my country. I wonder with my profile, I have any chance in this field in UK??? Thanksl
You have a shot. Your chances increase greatly if you pass cfa lvl 1.. on your resume, be sure to indicate you are sitting for the exam (even if you have not sat for it yet)
If i study financial analyst, would it help me with the stock market? My goal is to live from the stock market, but id like a backup that would give me a good salary and a stable job. Is financial analyst the way to go?
It would help you, yes.. but I also think you need to do a lot of self studying.. read a lot of extra books on the subject. I’d recommend reading “the intelligent investor” and “security analysis”.
Getting a bachelors degree in finance would probably help, or study for the CFA.
There’s a lot of people that don’t do any of these things that make money in the stock market, but they do a lot of their own learning. I’d recommend statistics, finance theory, and learning some excel for starters.
@@RicardoR1 thank you so much!!
Hello sir, i am doing my mba , now i have to choose one of the major subjects and i am confused in between " Human Resource" and " Finance ", please guide me.
Human Resources - typically lands you in a job as a hiring manager or recruiter.
The finance industry - banking/investment banking/credit union, as an analyst or mid level manager
Love the video! Can financial analyst also travel to different countries depending on the company or is that a different career?
Financial analysts that analyze stocks or are in private equity are more likely to do that sort of thing imo. They travel to the company in order to evaluate business’ management and operations.
Thanks for watching!
This is a great video, most don't go into this much detail.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Great video thank you so much
Hi Richardo! How can I become a financial analyst? I am from India. Is there any institute or anything which teaches financial analysis. And what is scope of learning this?
I’m sorry for the late reply. Yes, it’s called the CFA institute. They offer an exam you can pass that will increase your chances of becoming a financial analyst.
Hi, I am currently working as Accountant basically in AP/AR, i want to be a financial analyst because of covid i had to move in the accounts field . Can you tell me how can i enhance my carrier or move my carrier from account to Finance? I am worried about that may be i will stuck in the accounts field forever.
1. Apply to finance jobs. Update your resume for the specific career you want in finance. Your accounting experience will be useful
2. Make sure your interview skills are excellent.
To do this, look up the career you want and make sure you meet the qualifications. If you meet 80% of the requirements, then still apply and follow step 1 and 2.
Great video keep up the content. What was your exact major, gpa (if you don't mind), and are you taking the CFA? I want to major in finance but I'm scared shitless to have to take the CFA exam.
Finance major with a concentration in Risk Management - so essentially finance with way more math (calculus 3, probability, financial mathematics, business analytics). My GPA was low tbh I had so many things going on at the same time.. it’s why I say to keep up your GPA because I didn’t have that much opportunity, and hell yeah I’m taking the CFA! I’ve gone over all the concepts, I just need to study and get everything mastered. You can do it! Put your mind to it and if you pass level 1, it’ll look excellent on your resume. You’ll get hired with solely level 1 passed and employers will let you test for level 2 and 3 while you’re working.. maybe even pay for it.
Thanks for your support. I am planning on making more content but I can’t say for sure when. I appreciate it again!
@@RicardoR1 was your G.P.A a 3. Or 2. (If your institution is on the scale of 0-4)?
2.98...
Now for my masters, it’s a 4.0
@@RicardoR1 that’s great 👏🏾. All the best !
Brilliant!! thx for sharing!!
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Can i venture become a
Finance analyst through an accounting degree or Qualifications like ACCA,CPA etc or do i have to get a CFA?
I’m not sure about the acca, but it’s difficult without any kind of certification - especially because the market is so saturated. You might be able to within a small town at a local credit union or bank, but it would be extremely difficult otherwise.
@@RicardoR1 thank you for ur response brother👍
Can you tell me about your bachelor's and masters degree. What is it called.
Hi, my bachelors is in finance with a risk management concentration (math) and MS in business analytics
Just graduated with a math degree and luckily landed a job as a financial analyst. Obviously my degree was not in finance so I had a feeling I'd be dealing with a lot of brand new terminology and functions. After seeing lots of rather vague descriptions of the job, I'm glad your video actually went super in depth! A lot of it went over my head but hey I'm here to learn! 😂
Glad I can help! Congrats on your new role!
You’re lucky. 😆
@@ManPursueExcellence Hey it actually didn't take terribly long to land it! A few months flew by from the time I graduated to when I started the job, lots of interviews in between but it was all well worth it.
Very helpful !
Great video, really helpful
Grey I’m glad you enjoyed!
After graduation should we going for online business analytics course denil or something???
It’s really up to you and your preferences. If you want a regular finance job, usually a degree in finance will work just fine!
Not sure if it’s too personal of a question but what was your first year earning doing this?
I’ll give you a range, it’s from 40k-45k starting and the increases are decent. With a couple years experience, you can either get a raise or switch to a new company and make around $55k-$74k
Sir I'm an ACCA memeber and Finance bachelor with 6 years of typical accounting tasks and have minimum experience of budget and forecasting as well, now I want to completely shift to Financial analyst roles, but when applying no response, so how can I get into it, should I do some Udemy FA course and highlight in my resume and link them with my current roles responsibilities, Kindly advise?
It sounds to me like you need to work on your resume. Make sure it emphasizes your work experience. Find a professional in the industry to give you pointers. Make sure there are no errors. Finally, be sure to work on your interviewing skills!
Is it important for a financial analyst to learn some programming language or take a data science course as well?
Traditionally, no. A bachelors degree alone can land you some jobs. However (just my opinion), it’s going to set you apart if you know how to use coding. I think it’s super valuable and you’ll be way better off in the future because job growth for business analysts and financial analysts are growing.. meaning competition will keep rising.
Firstly, make sure you know excel well.
Secondly, (good news), learning the first coding language is the hardest; it’s easier when you try learning the second one.
How do you find the time … how many hours do you study and when do u study
I’ve had to stop with TH-cam for a little while. I study 2 hours a night depending on the project and then spend 6 hours on the weekend if necessary. It gets bad during finals
@@RicardoR1 whew! thought it was just me having a rough time and using my weekend. I don’t study ANY over the weekday and that’s GOOD on your end. My weekends are booked with 📚 . You’re doing great. I should switch it up and include weekdays. This is a dream career for me.
Are you solely focused on your career and continuing school or are you pursuing other things? (i.e business,investments, real estate)
Kevin, I’ve invested and look to invest in real estate. I want to eventually depend on my investments for income rather than an employer.
@@RicardoR1 Awesome! :) hope you achieve it. I work as an accountant and I am interested in financial analyst. Thank you for video about this topic.
Thanks for your support!!!
I wish you the best of luck 🤞🏽
Good video!
Thanks for watching!
love your channel
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I’m a biology undergraduate would an MBA qualify me for a financial analyst role ?
Yes it very much can! Make sure you know your financial ratios and financial statements for your interviews
Would you say getting your degree helped you manage your own finances better?
Most definitely.. but this isn’t always the case. There are a few finance majors that still make poor financial decision or they just don’t want to invest in anything and end up living a normal life - and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that at all :)
I'm still in high school and i want to get a master's degree in finance would that be worth it? I would like to be a financial analyst focusing on businesses financial analysis
If you’re going to get a masters in finance or MBA with a concentration in finance, I’d suggest you go to a top 30 school. Otherwise, consider passing the CFA exam after or during your bachelors degree :)
There’s 3 levels to the test. If you pass level 1 during your senior year of college, you’ll be very competitive. Also, keep your GPA above a 3.2 and aim for 3.5 - 4.0
@@RicardoR1 Thank you so much I really appreciate it very much 😊 I still have to finish my senior year in high school and my current GPA is 3.0 so i believe that I would have enough time to raise my grades.Once again thanks alot ❤️
Your GPA from high school resets when you get into university.