Research and Analysis
Financial analysts and research analysts are different, because research analysts tend to be involved in a broader, more investigative data collection and interpretation process, while financial analysts are more likely to make investing recommendations using the data they analyze.
Skills and Knowledge
Technical analysis
These professionals can work in highly technical industries, like engineering, and may analyze complex data. Technical analysis and familiarity with new technology
Mathematical skills
Though financial analysts perform math and data analysis, too, some of the models and methods that operational research analysts use involve statistics, calculus and algebra.
Accounting standards
Financial analysts may identify if a company complies with accounting standards and regulations. Knowledge of basic standards and controls can help recommend compliant
Economic knowledge
These professionals can best serve their clients if they're aware of market trends, economic principles and theories and how stock market changes can influence businesses.
