Live job postings
1,457
as of 15 Aug 2026
Demand index
0.19%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$50k
$50,000
Salary range
$40k – $60k
$40,000 – $60,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
Financial ModelingData Analysis (Excel, SQL, Python)Financial Reporting & AnalysisValuation Techniques (DCF, Comps)Budgeting & ForecastingBusiness Acumen & Industry KnowledgeCommunication & PresentationAttention to DetailRisk ManagementRegulatory Knowledge (e.g., IFRS, GAAP)
AI impact on this career
AI is automating many routine aspects of financial analysis, such as data collection, reconciliation, and preliminary financial modeling. Tools like machine learning are increasingly used for anomaly detection and forecasting, reducing the need for manual number-crunching. This shifts the analyst's role toward higher-level interpretation, strategic recommendations, and overseeing AI outputs, but also demands new skills in data science and AI tool management. Roles that focus solely on repetitive reporting are most at risk, while those emphasizing business partnership and judgment are more resilient.
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