Securities Analyst
Role lens
Securities analysts perform research activities to gather and analyse financial, legal and economic information. They interpret data on the price, stability and future investment trends in a certain economic area and make recommendations and forecasts to business clients.
Securities analysts are vital to the financial world, conducting in-depth research to understand the complexities of markets and investments. Your work involves gathering and analyzing financial, legal, and economic data to assess the value and potential of securities, such as stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments. You’ll interpret this data to develop forecasts and recommendations for clients, helping them make informed investment choices.
- • Researching companies, industries, and economic trends to identify investment opportunities.
- • Analyzing financial statements and other data to evaluate the financial health and performance of securities.
- • Developing investment recommendations and forecasts based on your research and analysis.
Where this occupation is in demand
Reported labour shortages and surpluses, by year. Published for occupation groups, not for individual job titles.
Deeper colour: reported the same way in more consecutive years.
Figures cover Business and administration professionals — 134 jobs including this one.
In shortage: Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania.
Longest-running shortage: Belgium, 3 years.
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About this source›
Source: ELA/EURES labour shortages and surpluses. Readings are published at occupation-group level, and cover Europe. Editions differ in annex layout and country coverage, so a change between years does not always mean the labour market changed. Countries in grey were not reported, which is not the same as being in balance.
What these words mean
The four things this section reports
- Reported demand
- Whether employers report needing people in this job — a judgement published by a national or EU body, not a count.
- Where it is heading
- Which way employment in this job is expected to move over the coming years, from an official projection.
- Openings
- Roughly how many openings arise — from growth and from people leaving the job.
- Typical pay
- What people in this job typically earn where the source publishes it. Blank does not mean unpaid; it means nobody publishes it for that place.
A measure is left out when nobody publishes it for that place, rather than shown as zero.
Which way the market leans for you
- In your favour
- More openings than people looking — employers are competing for candidates.
- Balanced
- Openings and candidates are roughly matched.
- Competitive
- More people looking than openings — expect to compete.
- Mixed evidence
- Sources disagree, or the same occupation group is short in one part and oversupplied in another.
Every source resolves to one of these four, so there is a single vocabulary to learn. What differs is the evidence behind it, which is printed underneath each verdict — a measured ratio of openings to jobseekers, or an assessment published by a national body.
How this job compares with other jobs in the same country
- Strong
- Among the strongest in that country
- Good
- Stronger than most jobs in that country
- Mixed
- About typical for that country
- Weak
- Weaker than most jobs in that country
This is a rank within one country, not a score you can carry across borders — the registers behind two countries count different people, so the same number means different things in each. It is also why a job can be among the strongest in a country and still show as Competitive: it leads the field in a market that is crowded overall.
Where these come from
Every figure is published by a national statistics office, a public employment service or an EU body, and each card names its source and the period it covers. Some places are counted monthly, others assessed once or twice a year, so two places on the same map can be describing different moments — the date is always shown.
None of this predicts one person's chances. It describes a market.
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Future Outlook for securities analyst
The outlook for securities analyst reflects a balanced mix of automation exposure and durable, human-led work.
How are these scores calculated?
The Resilience Score (0–100) estimates how structurally protected this occupation is from automation and AI disruption, based on task-level analysis. Higher scores mean more human-judgment-intensive tasks. AI Exposure shows the estimated percentage of task hours that current AI capabilities could affect. These are model-derived structural indicators, not predictions about individual job security.
How could securities analyst change as AI adoption grows?
Several task areas may shift toward AI-assisted workflows, so reskilling becomes more important.
Illustrative scenario based on task automatability — not a forecast. Values are rounded the further ahead you look.
Several task areas may shift toward AI-assisted workflows, so reskilling becomes more important.
Illustrative scenario based on task automatability — not a forecast. Values are rounded the further ahead you look.
How AI may change this role
Deterministic, model-based interpretation of current role signals — not a guarantee of replacement.
What still depends on people
- review investment portfolios
- advise on investment
- develop investment portfolio
Where AI may become a co-pilot
- analyse economic trends
- analyse financial risk
- analyse market financial trends
Tasks most exposed to automation
- obtain financial information
- consult information sources
- collect financial data
Vital Signs & AI Vectors
AI Exposure Vectors
0-100%Exposure to workflow automation, decision-support software, and process digitisation
Exposure to AI-assisted analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modelling tasks
Exposure to content generation, creative augmentation, and large language model tools
Exposure to physical automation, robotics, and sensor-driven task displacement
Technical Details
NexFuture v3.0 estimates automation exposure natively from ESCO essential-skill groups, weighted by skill mass and calibrated against expert anchors. Scores are probabilistic estimates, not guarantees. See the NexFuture Methodology White Paper for full details.
Measures automation exposure. It does not measure pay, demand, or how many jobs exist near you.
What people in this role usually do
Financial Services
A typical day as a securities analyst
09 09:00 · Morning advise on investment
10 10:30 · Mid-morning analyse economic trends
12 12:00 · Midday analyse financial risk
14 14:00 · Afternoon analyse market financial trends
15 15:30 · Late afternoon collect financial data
17 17:00 · Wrap-up consult information sources
Task order is illustrative. Individual days vary.
What you need to do this work
The skills, knowledge and tools this role calls for — and the traits and rewards that come with it.
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obtain financial information
Gather information on securities, market conditions, governmental regulations and the financial situation, goals and needs of clients or companies.
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consult information sources
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
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collect financial data
Gather, organise, and combine financial data for their interpretation and analysis in order to predict possible financial scenarios and performance of a company or project.
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analyse market financial trends
Monitor and forecast the tendencies of a financial market to move in a particular direction over time.
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monitor stock market
Observe and analyse the stock market and its trends on a daily basis to gather up-to-date information in order to develop investment strategies.
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review investment portfolios
Meet with clients to review or update an investment portfolio and provide financial advice on investments.
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advise on investment
Assess the customer's economic goals and advise on the possible financial investments or capital investments to promote wealth creation or safeguarding.
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develop investment portfolio
Create an investment portfolio for a customer that includes an insurance policy or multiple policies to cover specific risks, such as financial risks, assistance, reinsurance, industrial risks or natural and technical disasters.
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analyse economic trends
Analyse developments in national or international trade, business relations, banking, and developments in public finance and how these factors interact with one another in a given economic context.
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analyse financial risk
Identify and analyse risks that could impact an organisation or individual financially, such as credit and market risks, and propose solutions to cover against those risks.
actuarial science
The rules of applying mathematical and statistical techniques to determine potential or existing risks in various industries, such as finance or insurance.
fundamental analysis
The techniques for measuring the intrinsic value of a financial security through the assessment its economic and financial factors. It combines together the analysis of macroeconomic trends and of financial statements of the companies.
investment analysis
The methods and tools for analysis of an investment compared to its potential return. Identification and calculation of profitability ratio and financial indicators in relation to associated risks to guide decision on investment.
commercial law
The legal regulations that govern a specific commercial activity.
- asset management
- economics
- financial markets
- financial products
- modern portfolio theory
- quantitative analysis
- securities
- stock market
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What it typically takes to qualify: education level, where it is a regulated profession, and where to study.
Bachelor's or equivalent level
Real programmes leading to this occupation, by country.
Introduction to Financial Services Operations- Securities and Banking (Award )
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Finance
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Where does securities analyst fit?
Similarity scores based on skill overlap from ESCO data.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of educational background is typically needed to become a securities analyst?
- A strong foundation in finance, economics, or a related field is essential. Many securities analysts hold a bachelor's degree, and advanced degrees like an MBA or a Master's in Finance are often preferred, particularly for leadership roles.
- How does the work of a securities analyst contribute to broader economic stability?
- By providing informed analysis and recommendations, securities analysts help ensure that capital is allocated efficiently and that investment decisions are based on sound financial principles. This contributes to market stability and sustainable economic growth.
- I’m interested in freelancing as a securities analyst. What types of projects are typically available?
- Freelance securities analysts often provide specialized research, valuation services, or investment recommendations to smaller firms or individual investors. Opportunities can include conducting due diligence for potential investments or creating custom financial models.
- How much does Securities Analyst pay in the United States?
- $101,350 a year at the median, as of 2025-05. State medians run from $63,000 to $187,090. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is a United States figure and not a projection for Europe.
Sources: ESCO O*NET ELA/EURES Cedefop BLS Data updated September 20, 2026 About our data