financial analyst JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/fəˈnænʃəl ˈænəlɪst/ · fi·nan·cial an·a·list
noun
- A professional who examines financial statements, market trends, and economic data to advise individuals or institutions on investment decisions. The financial analyst recommended buying shares of the tech company after reviewing its quarterly earnings.
- An employee within a corporation who prepares forecasts, budgets, and performance reports to support strategic planning. Our financial analyst prepared a cash‑flow projection that helped the board approve the new project.
Synonyms
investment analystbusiness analystequity analystmarket analystresearch analystportfolio analystcredit analystrisk analyst
Antonyms
Did you know? The title "financial analyst" first appeared in major newspapers in the early 1960s, coinciding with the rapid growth of modern securities markets and the need for specialized data interpretation.