Live job postings
11,567
as of 29 Jun 2026
Demand index
0.21%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$100k
$100,000
Salary range
$80k – $120k
$80,000 – $120,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
Financial ModelingData Analysis & VisualizationAdvanced ExcelBusiness ValuationAccounting Principles (GAAP/IFRS)SQLPython or RWritten & Verbal CommunicationFinancial ReportingCritical Thinking & Problem SolvingERP Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Fusion)Machine Learning Basics
AI impact on this career
AI is automating much of the routine data collection, cleansing, and initial reporting that junior analysts traditionally handled. Tools like natural language query systems and automated forecasting models reduce the time spent on manual spreadsheet work, shifting the focus toward interpreting outputs and advising on strategy. Analysts who only compile data face significant displacement risk, while those who combine financial modeling with narrative and judgment are more secure. AI is also enabling real-time risk analysis and anomaly detection, raising the bar for what is expected from a senior analyst's toolkit.
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