Financial analysts

Financial analysts conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Financial analysts - from Ksh41,468 to Ksh101,830 per month - 2025.
A Financial analysts typically earns between Ksh41,468 and Ksh93,781 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between Ksh63,637 and Ksh157,698 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

Analyzing financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions for use in making investment decisions
Maintaining knowledge and staying abreast of developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory
Interpreting data affecting investment programs, such as price, yield, stability, future trends in investment risks, and economic influences
Monitoring economic, industrial, and corporate developments through analysis of information obtained from financial publications and services, investment banking firms, government agencies, trade publications, company sources, and personal interviews
Recommending investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff, or the investing public
Determining the prices at which securities should be syndicated and offered to the public
Preparing plans of action for investment based on financial analyses
Evaluating and comparing the relative quality of various securities in a given industry
Presenting oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industries