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Financial and Investment Analysts  (NOC 1112)
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region
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Financial and investment analysts collect and analyze financial information such as economic forecasts, trading volumes and the movement of capital, financial backgrounds of companies, historical performances and future trends of stocks, bonds and other investment instruments to provide financial and investment or financing advice for their company or their company's clients. Their studies and evaluations cover areas such as takeover bids, private placements, mergers or acquisitions. Financial analysts are employed by a wide range of establishments throughout the private and public sector, such as banks, brokerage houses, insurance companies, investment companies, manufacturing firms, trust companies, utility companies and underwriting firms. Investment analysts are employed primarily by brokerage houses and trust companies.

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Financial analysts perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Evaluate financial risk, prepare financial forecasts, financing scenarios and other documents concerning capital management, and write reports and recommendations
  • Plan short- and long-term cash flows and assess financial performance
  • Analyze investment projects
  • Advise on and participate in the financial aspects of contracts and calls for tender
  • Follow up on financing projects with financial backers
  • Develop, implement and use tools for managing and analyzing financial portfolio
  • Prepare a regular risk profile for debt portfolios
  • Assist in preparing operating and investment budgets.
Investment analysts perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Collect financial and investment information about companies, stocks, bonds and other investments using daily stock and bond reports, economic forecasts, trading volumes, financial periodicals, securities manuals, company financial statements and other financial reports and publications
  • Examine and analyze financial and investment information collected, including profiles of companies, stock and bond prices, yields and future trends and other investment information
  • Provide investment advice and recommendations to clients, senior company officials, pension fund managers, securities agents and associates
  • Prepare company, industry and economic outlooks, analytical reports, briefing notes and correspondence.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Brantford, Burlington, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, Stoney Creek, Thorold, Welland, Dundas, Dunnville, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Simcoe, Bay Beach, Beamsville, Carlisle, Crescent Beach, Crescent Park, Crystal Beach, Delhi, Flamboro, Fort Erie Beach, Fort Erie North, Mississauga Beach, Mulgrave, Oakhill Forest, Old Fort Erie, Point Abino, Port Dover, Ridgeway, Ridgewood, Rose Hill Estates, Shand's Corner, Thunder Bay, Waterford, Wavecrest, Waverly Beach, Woodhouse Acres

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Outlook & Prospects for Financial and Investment Analysts in Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Financial and Investment Analysts in Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region as well as in the rest of the Ontario.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region <Not assigned> 2012-12-11

Compared to other occupations, this is not a significant occupation in this region.

In Ontario, the outlook for financial and investment analysts is expected to be fair for the period 2012-2013. Financial and investment analysts are concentrated in large urban areas where financial and investment firms are located. This occupation is sensitive to changes in the financial sector which are further dependent on the state of the economy. With businesses going global, financial and investment analysts are now required to deal with investments in both domestic and foreign markets as well as with complex financial instruments. Financial and investment analysts, who are up to date with the changing market conditions and who are proficient in analyzing financial models, will have better job prospects.

According to the 2006 census, there were over 23,000 financial and investment analysts in Ontario, an increase of 9% from the previous census. Overall, this is a young workforce compared to other occupations in the province. At the time of the 2006 census close to 80% of financial and investment analysts in Ontario were under the age of 50.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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