An alumnus of Mount Union College, Jahanara Nissar was the Vice President Equities Desk Analyst of Alliance Bernstein in New York between 2012 and 2015. As a technology specialist and desk analyst, Jahanara Nissar has been quoted for his analytical comments and views on the StreetInsider, Business Standard, and Bloomberg.
A stock analyst is a financial analyst who studies the stock market and makes performance predictions. Here are three considerations if you want to become an analyst.
1. Educational requirements
To become a stock analyst has no formal minimum educational requirements. However, most employers will want a degree in a relevant field such as finance, economics, or statistics.
2. Licensing and certifications
Some financial and stock analyst positions involve selling and buying financial products, and some states may require licensing. You stand a better chance with employers if you pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification from an accredited CFA Institute.
3. Join professional associations
You enhance your credentials when you join professional associations such as the Association for Financial Professionals or the Society of Financial Service Professionals. This allows networking with other analysts.
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