Financial Analyst
Analyzes financial data to guide business decisions. Builds models and forecasts, evaluates investments, and turns numbers into recommendations for management.
19 tracked skills · 7 core
Full Financial Analyst skill breakdownInvestment Banking Analyst
Supports deal teams on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises by building financial models, valuations, and pitch materials. Conducts due diligence and market research to inform transaction strategy under tight deadlines.
23 tracked skills · 10 core
Full Investment Banking Analyst skill breakdownSalary snapshot
Financial Analyst
$102,740/yr median
$63,720 – $180,860 (10th–90th percentile)
Source: O*NET OnLine (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics) (SOC 13-2051.00, 2025)
Investment Banking Analyst
No sourced salary data yet for this role.
US market data (BLS/O*NET) — India-specific salary data coming soon.
9 skills both roles expect
These transfer directly if you switch between the two paths — but notice where the importance differs. Tap any skill to see why it matters.
| Skill | For Financial Analysts | For Investment Banking Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Modeling | Core | Core |
| Excel | Core | Core |
| Financial Statement Analysis | Core | Important |
| Valuation | Core | Core |
| Attention to Detailsoft | Core | Nice-to-have |
| Business Acumensoft | Important | Core |
| SQL | Important | Nice-to-have |
| Presentation Skillssoft | Important | Important |
| Python | Nice-to-have | Nice-to-have |
Where the paths diverge
The skills each role expects that the other doesn't — this is the real cost of choosing one path over the other.
Only Financial Analysts need
10 skills, 2 of them core
Only Investment Banking Analysts need
14 skills, 6 of them core