The top ten popular positions in the financial industry, come and see which one is suitable for you? 

If you want to rush into the financial industry now, then your ideas are really following the trend. The leader discovered that major cities are fiercely competing for high-level financial talents, offering money, housing, and account registration. In addition to rich leverage financing experience, excellent knowledge, and excellent liaison skills, CFA learning experience is also valued. The positions with the best benefits in the next six months are also slowly emerging.

1. Analyst, investment bank

Investment banking analyst is really a good starting point for a career. Many people want to go there. If financial practitioners were to choose one most popular position every year, it would definitely be an investment banking analyst.

The work of investment bank analysts is relatively high-level, including IPO, additional stock issuance, investment and mergers and acquisitions, structured financing, and some consulting services. Just one of these jobs can bring a lot of income. Of course, investment bank analysts also work very hard overtime, but why do they still flock to it? Naturally, it is directly related to the enviable welfare benefits.

Investment banks travel a lot, but the one-stop service of five-star hotels, first-class cabins, and Mercedes-Benz executive cars will make you “tired but happy”. I get red envelopes during holidays, my parents have insurance, and the year-end bonus can easily amount to dozens of months’ salary.

2. Securities analysts, fund management companies

Stock analysts can study both buyer’s and seller’s markets. Buy-side analysts report to fund managers and identify potential investment opportunities. Sell-side analysts help investment banks decide which companies are suitable for listing. These analysts are mainly in insurance companies, regional or local banks, pension funds, and independent fund managers.

Being a securities analyst in a fund company is not as cool as being an analyst in an investment bank. Many people often confuse the two professions. However, China’s fund market is getting better and better, and people’s desire to invest in funds is very strong, which has also made the value of analysts of fund companies rise.

3. Investment Analyst, Leveraged Finance Department

An investment analyst in the leveraged finance group focuses on direct investments and is somewhat similar to an entry-level private equity position, focusing on the middle market. It is based on corporate merger activities and uses the acquired corporate assets and future profitability as collateral. Therefore, this position requires impeccable knowledge. Applicants are expected to study for CFA and have 1-2 years of leveraged financing experience. .

Because of the use of leverage, any risks and returns will be magnified.

Work intensity: average working 60+ hours per week. Salary level: average RMB 300,000-2 million.